This single-judge order dismissed a writ petition wherein the tenant sought leave to file a late written statement in a regular suit for eviction under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, arguing delayed health and the pandemic.
Petitioner's writ petition to grant leave to file a delayed written statement is dismissed.
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Digitally signed by VINA VINA ARVIND KHADPE ARVIND Date: KHADPE 2022.11.17 19:26:45 +0530
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
WRIT PETITION NO.3113 OF 2022
Shri Jayesh Damji Vira ... Petitioner
Versus
Smt. Jospin Joseph Lopis .. Respondent
Mr. Aniket P. Ranade for the Petitioner. None for the Respondent.
CORAM : NITIN W. SAMBRE, J.
DATED : 17th NOVEMBER, 2022
P.C.:
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depositing the same in the Court. According to him, during the period of Covid-19 pandemic, so also prior to that since the petitioner was indisposition, he was unable to fle the written statement as the said procedure was never explained to him by the lawyer. He would further urge that prejudice will be caused in this case if the written statement is not permitted to place on record. He is ready and willing to comply with the conditions if so imposed before accepting the written statement.
(NITIN W. SAMBRE, J.)
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ court should grant leave to file a belated written statement given a delay of 1764 days without satisfactory documentary explanation.
Shri Jayesh Damji Vira
Smt. Jospin Joseph Lopis
Nitin W. Sambre
As recorded by the court registry
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