(1.) THE delay in filing this special appeal has been sufficiently explained in the affidavit of Shri Ramesh Chandra, District Basic Education Officer, Buland Shahar. THE delay condonation application is allowed. THE special appeal was heard.
(2.) WE have heard Shri K.S. Kushwaha, learned Standing Counsel for the State-appellant. Shri Shailendra appears for the petitioner-respondents.
(3.) SHRI K.S. Kushwaha, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the State appellants submits: