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CMIS dates would be given to the rest of the matters. Orders of Ad-interim and interim relief subsisting in the matter shall continue to operate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">C) It is appealed to all the Bar associations and the Advocates that they shall endeavor to restrict the entry of the litigants in the Court and only in cases where the presence is unavoidable, one person may be called.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">D) Advocates and Party in person are requested to provide number and stage of matter on daily board which they want to be taken up urgently to the concerned Court Sheristedar\/Associate prior to 11.00 a.m. Rest of the matters on the Regular Board shall stand adjourned.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">E) Considering the importance of the safety measures for health, all concerned are requested to cooperate with the instructions of the staff on duty, in the interest of 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