M/S. GOLDEN TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES vs MUKTI PODDAR .

O R D E R

With reference to Office Report dated 14.8.2024 All matters Some of the appearing respondents have already filed counter affidavit.

Respondent No.4 in SLP(C) No. 15079/2016 has failed to file counter affidavit, despite last opportunity having been granted, as such, further opportunity stands declined.

All other appearing respondents are granted four weeks’ time, as last opportunity, for filing counter affidavit.

Ld. Counsel for the petitioner is granted two weeks’

time, as last opportunity, to take fresh steps/appropriate steps in respect of all the unserved respondents in all the matters.

Respondent No.1 in SLP(C) No. 30462/2016 is residing abroad. Ld. Counsel for the petitioner is granted two weeks’ time, as last opportunity, to take appropriate steps.

I.A. for substituted service has been filed in SLP(C)Nos. 18729, 19850, 19851 and 30464/2016. Same is allowed. Proof of publication be filed within four weeks.

I.A. for substituted service is defective in SLP(C)

No.18735/2016. Two weeks’ time is granted to cure the defects.

Letter seeking withdrawal of I.A for substituted service in SLP(C) No.15084/2016 is allowed and Ld. counsel for the petitioner has failed to take appropriate steps in respect of deceased respondent No.1 in SLP(C) No.15084/2016 despite the grant of last opportunity.

C.A. No. 11416-11482/2016 I.A. for dispensation of service in respect of unserved respondents other than Golden Trust Financial Services (GTFS) has been allowed vide Hon’ble Judge in Chambers’

order dated 22.4.2019.

List again on 26.9.2024.

SUJATA SINGH Registrar rd