Short Note : 1. No doubt under Order 6, Rule 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure the Court has wide discretion to allow the amendment of the pleadings at any time before the suit is finally decided but there does not appear to be any justification for allowing this amendment as the prayer for amendment has been made after considerable delay, which has not been explained properly. On the date the application was made, the claim for arrears of pay had become barred by time. No doubt, even in such cases, the Court can allow the amendment but the delay in applying for amendment has to be explained. As no explanation has been given by the plaintiff, the prayer for amendment must be disallowed. Appeal dismissed.