S. Jagadeesan, J.

1. This petition is to condone the delay of 128 days in representing the papers in S.A.S.R.No. 88890 of 2000. An affidavit is filed in support of the petition for condoning the delay in representation. The party has sworn to the affidavit. The reason for the delay in representation is stated as follows:

It is respectfully submitted that the above second appeal was returned by the office on 23.11.2000. 10 days time was granted for representation. During Ist week of April, 2001, I have written a letter to the counsel about the stage of the case. Then only the counsel searched the bundle and found out and represented the same on 11.4.2001. In the meanwhile, there is some delay in representation. The delay is neither willful nor wanton but due to the above said bona fide reason. By condoning the representation delay no harm or prejudice will be caused to the respondents.

2. From the above averments, it is clear that the registry had returned the papers on 23.11.2000. The defects pointed out by the registry are:

(i) the provision of law not given; and

(ii) batta to be filed with full address of the respondents;

Further, the counsel has been asked to state as to how t