ORDER

Leave granted.

2. This appeal is directed against the final judgment and order dated 13-04-2021 in Criminal Misc. Bail Application No.15190/2021 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.

3. While issuing notice on 22.04.2021, the statement made by the learned Senior Advocate for the appellant was recorded and after laying down certain conditions, the appellant was extended ad-interim relief of release on bail.

4. Mr. Balbir Singh, learned ASG has invited our attention to paragraph 2 of the order under appeal, which noted that according to the appellant, the duty payable was in the sum of Rs.3,85,20,886/-.

5. Mr. Anupam Lal Das, learned Senior Advocate appearing for the appellant submits that apart from Rs.1 Crore deposited pursuant to the direction issued on the last occasion, the appellant has also deposited a sum of Rs.53 Lakhs. He further submits that his client be given some time to deposit the balance amount so as to make up Rs.3,85,20,886/-.

6. The request so made is accepted and the appellant is granted three months’ time to make the appropriate deposit.

7. Considering the facts and circumstances on record, we make the order dated 22.04.2021 absolute. The relief of bail shall be available to the appellant during the pendency of trial of Case No.167 of 2020.

8. It is made clear that the effect of the Undertaking shall continue to be operative till the proceedings are disposed of by the concerned authorities.

9. Subject to the observations made hereinabove, this appeal stands allowed. Pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.