(1.) There is a delay of 259 days in filing the Appeal, condonation whereof is being sought vide I.A. No.1725/2018. Taking into consideration the circumstances which prevented the Appellant from filing the Appeal within a period of limitation, sufficient cause is made out. Consequently, delay is condoned. I.A. No.1725/2018 stands disposed of.
(2.) With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, the matter is finally heard.
(3.) Exception is taken to the order dated 18/04/2017 passed in Writ Petition No.635/2014; whereby, direction has been issued to the State of Madhya Pradesh and its functionaries to confer benefit of regularization to the petitioner (respondent herein) w.e.f. 17/03/1998 with all consequential benefits.