Bidyut Das v. The Union of India and 6 Ors

Serial No. 04 Regular List

HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG

MC (WA) No. 93 of 2024

Date of Decision: 20.03.2025

Shri Bidyut Das

…. Applicant(s)/Petitioner(s)

Versus

¶1The Union of India represented by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India

¶2The Vijaya Bank, A body corporate constituted under Banking Companies (Acquisitions and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970 (Act V of 1970) having its Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001, Karnataka

Now merged with the Bank of Baroda, through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya

¶3The Chief Manager (HRD) Vijaya Bank Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001 through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya

¶4The General Manager, Personal, Vijaya Bank Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001 through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya

¶5The Deputy General Manager, Vijaya Bank Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001 through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya

¶6The Assistant General Manager, Vijaya Bank Head Office at No. 41/2 M.G. Road, Bangalore, 560001 through The Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya

¶7The Branch Manager, Vijaya Bank, G.S. Road Branch, Jail Road Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793001 Through the Branch Manager, Bank of Baroda, Shillong, Police Bazar Branch, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya

… Respondent(s)/Opposite Parties

Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Hon'ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge

Appearance: For the Appellant(s)/Applicant(s): Mr. S. Chakrawarty, Sr. Adv.

Mr. E. Laloo, Adv.

For the Respondent(s)

: Ms. K. Gurung, Adv. (For R 1)

vice Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI

None (For R 2-7)

i) Whether approved for reporting in

Law journals etc:

ii) Whether approved for publication

in press: Per. H.S. Thangkhiew, Judge:

(ORAL)

¶1Heard Mr. S. Chakrawarty, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. E. Laloo, learned counsel for the applicants/appellants on the prayer for condonation of delay.

¶2Mr. S. Chakrawarty, learned Senior counsel has submitted that the delay caused was due to the unavailability of the counsel who was handling the matter, due to unavoidable circumstances. He therefore, prays that the delay of 227 days be condoned.

¶3It appears from the order sheet when the matter was taken up on the last date, this Court by order dated 20.02.2025 had recorded the submission of Mr. B.P. Borah, learned counsel for the respondents Nos. 2 to 7, who are the main contesting respondents that the said respondents have no objection to the condonation being allowed. However, Mr. B.P. Borah, learned counsel for the respondents Nos. 2 to 7, is not present in Court today.

¶4Be that at it may, in view of the submission made on the last date, the same is taken note off. Accordingly, the delay of 227 days is condoned for the reasons stated in the Misc. application. Registry to diarize and register the appeal for admission.

¶5Misc. Case stands disposed of.

(B. Bhattacharjee)

(H.S. Thangkhiew) JUDGE

JUDGE

Meghalaya

20.03.2025 "V. Lyndem PS"

Date: 2025.03.20 17:19:59 IST