JUDGMENT :

Prathiba M. Singh, J.

1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.

2. There are two aspects being considered in these matters.

(i) The first relates to the review application filed on behalf of the officers of the CGPDTM seeking review of the order dated 21st March, 2022, by which Rs.1 lakh was imposed as costs on each of the officers for lapses in communicating incorrect facts to the Court.

(ii) The second concerns the issue of a large number of pending oppositions, ripe for hearing, in the CGPDTM office.

3. Post the passing of the order dated 21st March, 2022, and filing of the review petition, this Court has heard the matters on 8th April, 2022, 11th April, 2022 and today. Mr. Shakti Dhar Ojha, Deputy Registrar, CGPDTM, Mumbai and two officers Mr. Sachin Sharma and Mr. Juneja - have joined the various hearings. Affidavits have also been filed by some of these officials, explaining the reasons why the Court was not informed that more than 7000 oppositions were filed and taken on record, beyond the period of limitation. While reading the affidavits, the impression t