ORDER : IA No.53352/2020-CONDONATION OF DELAY IN FILING 1. There is an inordinate delay as set out in the application of 587 days (learned counsel states that it is a mistake and it should be 531 days). Be that as it may, the application for condonation of delay reflects a saga of movement of file from one department to the other with no cogent explanation why for months together files have been detained in the department. These are what we categorise as “certificate cases” filed by the departments to obtain an order of dismissal from the Supreme Court so that they can go back and say that they have made all endeavours to limit the loss to the State. 2. However, there is something to be said on the merits of the matter, that is why we are inclined to issue notice on the application for condonation of delay as well as on the special leave petition but subject to deposit of cost of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand) with the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Welfare Fund. The Department should hold an enquiry, fix responsibility and recover the cost from the delinquent officer and file the certificate of recovery in this Court. 3. The needful be done within four weeks. 4. Subject to the aforesaid, notice is issued. 5. Notice be also issued on the prayer for interim relief.