(1.) AT the request of learned counsel for the parties, arguments were heard and special appeal is being disposed off finally.
(2.) FOR the reasons mentioned in the application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, delay of 16 days in filing the appeal is condoned. Application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act stands allowed.
(3.) LEARNED counsel for the appellant does not dispute that a case under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the appellant in respect of his service period and the trial of the same has not been concluded so far.