Mr. V.K. Barooah, learned counsel, appearing for the applicant has submitted that as per order dated 1-3-2016, notice had been served through dasti service upon the sole respondent. An affidavit has also been filed today regarding completion of service.

We have perused the affidavit along with the receipt bearing

signature of Md. Shah Jahan Ali, sole respondent, and found that notice

has been duly served upon him. However, none appeared today on behalf of the respondent.

              Heard Mr. Barooah, learned counsel, appearing for the applicant. This is an application for condoning the delay of 156 days in preferring the accompanying appeal. We have perused the statements made in the application. The grounds for delay has been explained at paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 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 paragraphs 5,6 and 7 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.