Cholamandalam Ms General Insurance Company Limited v. Raldokung Hmar and 5 Ors

ORDER Date : 07-08-2024

Heard Mr. A. Kakati, learned counsel for the applicant. I have also heard Mr. S.K. Singha, learned counsel appearing on behalf of respondent Nos. 1 to 4.

This is an application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963 read with Section 173 of Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 praying for condonation of delay of 134 days in filing the connected appeal against the judgment and order dated

04.03.2023 passed by the learned Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Cachar at Silchar in MAC Case No. 612/2019.

The ground for delay in filing the connected appeal has been explained in paragraphs 3, 4, 5 & 6 of the application stating that there was no deliberate negligence on the part of the applicant. The applicant has shown sufficient cause for not preferring the connected appeal within stipulated time. Moreover, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent No. 2 has no objection in condoning the delay of 134 days in filing the connected appeal.

In view of the above, the delay of 134 days in filing the connected appeal is hereby condoned.

With the above, the IA stands disposed of. Page No.# 4/4

The Office shall register the connected appeal and list for admission on a date to be fixed by the Registry.

The applicant shall furnish extra copy at main appeal memo to the learned counsel for the respondents within 2 (two) days from today.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant

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