Mandamus for time-bound disposal of pending appeal granted after nearly ten years of inaction.

A writ of mandamus was sought to compel the appellate authority to decide a pending appeal that had remained unheard for nearly ten years. As the respondents did not oppose the request, the High Court directed the appellate authority to decide the appeal within six months from receipt of the order. The matter was accordingly disposed of with a time-bound direction for disposal of the pending appeal.

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Issues: Whether a writ of mandamus should be issued directing the appellate authority to decide the petitioner's pending appeal within a time bound period.

Analysis: The appeal had remained pending for nearly ten years without progress. The respondents did not oppose the request for a direction to decide the appeal within a stipulated time.

Conclusion: The writ petition was disposed of with a direction to the appellate authority to decide the pending appeal within six months from receipt of the order.

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