plaintiffs, it is not possible for them to file the written statement. The application under Order 11 Rule 12 and 14 of the Code of Civil Procedure was allowed on 10th November, 2022. The plaintiffs took time to comply with such direction passed by the learned Trial Judge for production of documents and only on 15th February, 2023, the plaintiffs filed the original development agreement, which was kept with the record. Thereafter, the said opposite parties filed the petition praying for time to file the written statement specifically mentioning therein, the grounds for which such time was necessary. The learned Trial Judge upon being satisfied with such grounds allowed the defendant nos.1 to 3 to file their written statement on 19th June, 2023. However, on 19.06.2023 in view of the joint resolution of the Bar Association, the case stood adjourned for the ends of justice and the learned Trial Judge fixed 8th August, 2023 for filing of written statement. It is not in dispute that on that date i.e. 8th August, 2023, the written statement was filed by the defendant nos.1 to 3. The earlier orders passed by the learned Trial Judge allowing extension of time to file written statement by the defendant nos.1 to 3 were also
