up his claim or whether before the petitioner has moved the Writ Court, the rights of the third parties have come into being which should not be allowed to be disturbed unless there is reasonable explanation for the delay.”9 The Bombay High Court’s eloquent statement of the correct position in law found approval in Municipal Council, Ahmednagar v Shah Hyder Beig, (2000) 2 SCC 48 and Mool Chandra v Union of India, 2024 SCC OnLine SC 1878. 38. In the wake of the authorities above-mentioned, taking a liberal approach subserving the cause of justice, we condone the delay and allow I.A. No.16203/2019, subject to payment of costs of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand) by the appellant to the respondent. …………………..........................J. [HIMA KOHLI] …………………..........................J. [AHSANUDDIN AMANULLAH] NEW DELHI AUGUST 29, 2024 9 Emphasis supplied.