( 1 ) IN 1982 the appellant/petitioner (hereinafter referred to as 'the petitioner') filed a suit against the defendants/ respondents (hereinafter referred to as the respondents'), inter alia, for recovery of Rs. 3,54,050. 42 paise, interim interest, interest on judgment and other reliefs. On 3rd Sept. , 1984 a decree was passed by Mrs. Pratibha Bonnerjea, J. On 5th Sept. , 1984 the requisition for drawing up and to complete the decree was given on behalf of the petitioner. On 15th Sept. , 1984, the matter was mentioned for modification of the said decree. On and from 27th Sept. , 1984 the High Court closed for Puja vacation and it reopened on 29th Oct. , 1984. On 30th Oct. , 1984 requisition for certified copy of the decree dt. 3rd Sept. , 1984 was given to Court's Department on behalf of the petitioner. On 18th Jan. 1985 the draft decree was settled and passed before the Senior Master. On 30th Jan. , 1985 memorandum of appeal was filed on behalf of the petitioner. In the aforesaid circumstances the petitioner has made the instant application, inter alia, for the following prayer:"one day's delay in making the application for certified copy of the decree be condone