Rukhaminbai Uddhavrao Mhaske v. the State of Maharashtra and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The applicant, a poor agriculturist, sought condonation of delay exceeding seven years in appealing an enhancement of compensation amount. Considering the pandemic-induced inability to circulate the matter and the applicant's financial status, the court condoned the delay on the condition that the applicant waives interest and statutory benefits for the delayed period. The appeal was registered su
What did the court decide?
The civil application is allowed. Appeal is registered subject to removal of office objections. Applicant must waive interest and statutory benefits for the delayed period.