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2016 (4) TMI 759 - HC - FEMADefault to file a private paper book - Held that:- The delay has been continuing over last eight years. Even after this Court had permitted the applicant/appellant to file a private paper book, still the default has continued. It is not known why the applicant/appellant has not been able to trace the record. The explanation therefore, does not inspire much confidence. The Director of Enforcement cannot go on giving instructions to seek time or to set aside a conditional order. This mechanical exercise demonstrates the casualness on the part of all concerned in the Directorate of Enforcement. We think eight years delay is a long enough period for directing investigation. Yet, for the fault of the Director of Enforcement and his team, we do not wish to adversely affect the larger public interest. In the circumstances, we pass the following order :- (a)On the applicant paying to the respondents costs quantified at ₹ 10,000/- in each of these appeals and which should be paid within two weeks from today, we grant them time till 17th December, 2015 to file complete paper books in all appeals. (b)If such compliance is made and receipt of payment of costs is shown, the Registry to allow the appellant/applicant to prosecute each of these appeals on merits and in accordance with law. (c)No extension of time will be granted for payment of costs or complying with the orders of this Court. (d)Hereafter, no civil application will be entertained.
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