IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI

F.A. No. 367 of 2018

Union of India … … Appellant

Versus

Virendra Mahto and Anr. … … Respondents

With

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CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY

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For the Appellant-UOI	: Mr. Anil Kumar (ASGI)
	Mr. Abhijeet Kumar Singh, CGC
	Mr. Shashank Kumar, A.C. to CGC
For the Appellants	:Mr. Mitul Kumar, Advocate

	[in F.A. No. 192 of 2014<br>and analogous<br>cases except F.A. No. 367 of 2018]
For the State	:<br>Mr. Sanjay Kumar Tiwari,<br>SC-I
	: Mr. Rakesh Ranjan, A.C. to G.A. I
	: Mr. Kanishka Deo, A.C. to G.P. IV
	:Mr. Mukul Kumar Singh, A.C. to G.P. III
	: Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh,
	(A.C. to S.C.) L&C II
For the RespUOI	: Mr. Abhijeet Kumar Singh, CGC
	[in F.A. No. 192 of 2014<br>and analogous
	cases except F.A.<br>No. 367 of 2018]
	Mr. Prabhat Kumar Sinha,
	Sr. Panel Counsel
For the Respondents	: Mr. Mitul Kumar, Advocate
	: Mr. S.K. Dey, Advocate
	[in F.A. No. 367 of 2018]

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14**/18.07.2025** A report/explanation has been received from the learned court regarding service of notices. On the basis of report and upon further verification of record, office has pointed out that 15 remaining persons are required to be served the notice.

2. So far as rest of the respondents are concerned, it has been reported that either they themselves or their close relatives have received the notice.

3. Considering the aforesaid office note, learned counsel for the appellants is directed to take fresh steps for service of notice under ordinary process on the following 15 respondents.

"149(a), 234, 237(k), 237(t), 239(u), 244(l), 257(a), 285, 289(q), 289(t), 422(a), 460(b), 512, 529(h), 547".

4. The requisites etc. for service of notice be filed by 22.07.2025. The requisites etc. for service of notices be immediately transmitted to the Civil Court, Ranchi through special messenger upon deposit of special messenger cost by the appellants on or before 22.07.2025.

5. These interlocutory applications have been filed seeking substitution of appellant no. 3, condoning the delay and for setting aside the abatement.

(i) I.A. No. 8505 of 2025 in F.A. No. 200 of 2014; (ii) I.A. No. 8504 of 2025 in F.A. No. 216 of 2014;

(iii) I.A. No. 8507 of 2025 in F.A. No. 253 of 2014;

(iv) I.A. No. 8511 of 2025 in F.A. No. 279 of 2014

6. The learned counsel appearing for the appellants Mr. Mitul Kumar has submitted that Gorakhnath Sahu who is appellant No. 3 in all the four cases has expired on 10.04.2022 leaving behind his legal heir and successor whose details has been mentioned in paragraph no. 2 of the aforesaid interlocutory applications filed in respective appeals. He submits that the petitions have been filed for substitution and for setting aside abatement and condonation of delay of 1023 days in fling the present interlocutory applications. He submits that both the parties are aggrieved by the Award and appropriate order may be passed after condoning the delay on the point of substitution and abetment, if any be also set-aside. The common paragraph 2 of the interlocutory applications is quoted as under: -

"That the Appellant No. 3 namely- Gorakhnath Sahu (Mahto) S/o Late Sardhu Mahato of F.A. No. 200 of 2014, and awardees of Award No.-04 (Village-Sugnu), had died on 10/04/2022 at his residence in Village+P.O- Sugnu, P.S. Sadar, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand, leaving behind his only son namely Surendra Mahto (aged 50 yrs.) as legal representative."

7. Counsel for the respondents has no serious objection so far as substitution is concerned.

8. After hearing the counsel for the parties, all the aforesaid I.A.s seeking substitution of appellant no. 3 in the respective First Appeals and also seeking condonation of delay of 1023 days and setting aside abatement are hereby allowed.

9. Learned counsel for the appellants is directed to carry out necessary corrections in the cause title of the concerned First Appeals during the course of the day.

10. All the aforesaid I.A.s stand disposed of.

11. At this, learned counsel for the appellants who is appearing in other connected cases on behalf of the claimants has submitted that if the Union of India is ready to abide by the impugned Award passed by the learned Arbitrator, then they would also withdraw the appeals and consequently the Union of India will also have to withdraw its appeals. He submits that under such circumstances, all the appeals listed today will be withdrawn.

12. Learned counsel for the Union of India has submitted that he shall seek instruction in the matter. He submits that he shall inform this court with regard to the aforesaid proposal of the claimants on the next date.

13. Let this matter be posted on 01.08.2025 awaiting service report.

14. Let this order be communicated to the learned court through FAX/e-mail.

(Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.)

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