(1.) Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. By consent of the parties, matter is heard finally.
(2.) By invoking Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, petitioner herein, who is original respondent in the proceedings before Sub Divisional Officer, Jalna bearing File No. 2012/ROR/CR/166 initiated at the instant of present respondent no.4, has raised following prayers :
(3.) The matter has a checkered history and before touching the main controversy of impugned order condoning delay, a brief account of the same is required to be noted which is as under :