requested to complete all the formalities of bail, the Sub-Inspector, Mr. S.K. Kalita refused to do so and asked the respondent to visit the police station again. Accordingly, he left Guwahati and went to Orissa and in the meantime, lockdown was declared and as such, he could not visit the police station. It was also stated that pursuant to the notice received from the officer in charge asking to furnish necessary document, the respondents sent a letter on 23-03-2020 through SMS as well as speed post stating, that he would appear before the I.O. as and when the situation becomes normal and the lockdown is withdrawn. He also stated to have made a written request for extension of time for his appearance, as the Govt. of Orissa announced 21 days of lockdown and there was no means of transport. All these averments made in the affidavit-in-opposition, remained unrebutted and unchallenged, inasmuch as, no further clarification or reply has been given by the State rebutting the averment made by the respondent in his affidavit-in-opposition. Though it has been alleged in the cancellation petition supported by the affidavit sworn by the investigating officer, that the respondent did not appear before the police station within 15 days as per the condition No. 1 of the bail order, the same was denied by the respondent and stated that he appeared in the police station on 19-03-2020 and his statement was recorded by one Sub- Inspector of Police, Sri S.K. Kalita in a note pad, who also refused to complete the bail formalities.
