“9. It is pertinent to note that the order was passed in I.A.353/2021 on 06.06.2023 and order in MCOP/108/2011 was passed on 14.04.2019 and the copy application was made on 07.06.2023 and the copy of the award was made ready on 27.09.2023 thereafter the certified copies were sent to the head office, the officer incharge of this case was not well and was under medical treatment for 3 months. Since the said Senior Manager is not well and on medical leave for a period of 3 months therefore he could not proceed with the case and give us necessary instruction to prefer the present appeal within the stipulated period. I further submit that since exparte award was passed against the appellant on 15.04.2023 and the