1. - An application has been filed under Section 151 CPC. for recalling the order passed by this court on 13.8.1998. It is contended that in view of Order 41 Rule 3A CPC the delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act could not have been condoned and ex-parte interim order could not have been passed.

2. On 13.8.1998 while condoning the delay under Section 5 the Limitation Act, I directed the parties to maintain status quo existed on that date.

3. Before proceeding further it would be apposite to take the stock of to Order 41 Rule 3-A, which provides thus :

"Rule 3A-Application for condonation of delay-(1) When an appeal is presented after the expiry of the period of limitation specified therefor, it shall be accompanied by an application supported by affidavit setting forth the facts on which the appellant relies to satisfy the Court that he had sufficient cause for not preferring the appeal within such period.

(2) If the court sees no reason to reject the application without the issue of a notice to the respondent, notice thereof shall be issued to the respondent and the matter shall be finally decided by the Court before it proceeds to deal with the appeal under Rule 11 or R