JUDGMENT :

The matter has been heard through video conferencing with the consent of the learned counsel for the appellants. They have raised no complaint regarding audio and visual quality.

I.A. No. 5308 of 2019

2. This Interlocutory Application has been filed for condoning the delay of 92 days, which has occurred in preferring this appeal.

3. Heard learned counsel appearing for the appellants.

4. Having regard to the averments made in this application, we are of the view that the appellants were prevented by sufficient cause from preferring the appeal within the period of limitation.

5. Accordingly, I.A. No. 5308 of 2019 is allowed and delay of 92 days in preferring the appeal is condoned.

I.A. No. 8442 of 2019

6. This application has been filed seeking leave of this Court for filing additional grounds for appeal.

7. It is contended in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the impugned order dated 08.02.2019 having been passed that any part or portion of the pension could not have been withheld by the State authority. A show cause has been issued upon the writ petitioner under Rule 139(b) and 139(c) of the Jharkhand Pension Rules. It is not stated that any final order has been passed in that case which ha