Authority: Gauhati High Court (High Court of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh)
Order Date: 11.09.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Ganesh Das, son of late Kashinath, resident of IOCL Housing Colony, Tinsukia, Assam.
- Respondents: General Manager, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and 2 others; Sr. Law Manager and Estate Officer, Indian Oil AOD State Office; Divisional Retail Sales Head, Tinsukia Division, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
- Nature of Application: Petition filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act seeking condonation of a 16‑day delay in filing a connected appeal.
- Counsel: Petitioner's advocates – A K Gupta, R K Mahanta, K J Saikia; Respondent's counsel – M Sarma.
- Key Points Discussed: The delay of 16 days was explained satisfactorily by the petitioner. Respondent's counsel, Mr. M. Sarma, expressed no objection to condoning the delay.
Final Outcome
- The Court condoned the 16‑day delay in filing the connected appeal.
- The connected appeal shall be registered and listed for an admission hearing.
- The interlocutory application is hereby disposed of.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Limitation Act