Heard Mr. A. Dasgupta, learned Sr. counsel, assisted by Mr. R. Sarkar, appearing for the applicant. Mr. Dasgupta has submitted that they have taken steps upon respondent No. 3 by dasti service and the same was declared to be complete vide order dated 6-2-2017 passed by this Commission.

               Further, pursuant to the aforesaid order dated 6-2-2017, Mr. Dasgupta has submitted certificates issued by the postal department showing service of notice upon respondent Nos. 1 and 2. However, none appeared for respondents despite service of notice.

               In view of the above position, the following order is passed after hearing Mr. Dasgupta, learned counsel, appearing for the applicant.

              This is an application for condoning the delay of 8 days in preferring the accompanying appeal. We have perused the statements made in the application. The grounds for delay has been explained at paragraph 4 of the application. We have found that sufficient causes have been shown for not preferring the appeal in time. Thus, considering the statements made in the application, particularly, statements made on oath at paragraph 4 of the application, also for the ends of justice, delay in preferring the accompanying appeal is condoned.

              Misc Case is allowed and disposed of accordingly.