JUDGMENT :

I.A. No. 794 of 2021

This Interlocutory Application has been filed for condoning the delay of 115 days, which has occurred in preferring this appeal.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. Having regard to the facts and circumstances as mentioned in the application and also considering the facts that no counter affidavit has been filed opposing the interlocutory application by the respondents, we are of the opinion that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from preferring the appeal within the period of limitation.

4. Accordingly, I.A. No. 794 of 2021 is allowed and delay of 115 days in preferring the appeal is condoned. L.P.A. No. 477 of 2019

5. The instant intra-court appeal under Clause 10 of Letters Patent is preferred against the order/judgment dated 23.01.2019 passed by learned Single Judge in W.P. (S) No. 6740 of 2017, whereby and whereunder the learned Single Judge by dismissing the writ petition has refused to interfere with the order of dismissal imposed by the disciplinary authority vide order dated 14.12.2016 as also appellate order dated 29.03.2017 affirming the order passed by the disciplinary authority.

6. The brief facts of the case, a