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Delay in filing claim before Official Liquidator. Analysis: The High Court of Rajasthan heard the matter concerning the delay in filing a claim by the applicant before the Official Liquidator. The applicant, owed a sum of Rs. 11,59,430 by a company in liquidation, explained the delay of less than one month in submitting the claim. The Court noted that the delay was satisfactorily explained by the applicant, who had submitted the claim promptly upon being informed about the advertisement inviting claims. The Court, after reviewing the application, allowed it, condoned the delay of 22 days, and directed the Official Liquidator to register and adjudicate the applicant's claim in accordance with the law. This judgment showcases the Court's consideration of the circumstances leading to the delay in filing the claim before the Official Liquidator. The Court found the explanation provided by the applicant for the delay to be satisfactory, leading to the allowance of the application. The decision to condone the delay of 22 days highlights the Court's willingness to ensure that legitimate claims are not dismissed due to technicalities, especially in cases involving companies in liquidation. The directive to the Official Liquidator to register and adjudicate the claim emphasizes the Court's commitment to upholding the rights of creditors in such proceedings, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to legal procedures.
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