Shroff Ahmed v. The District Collector

CMP No. 3565 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE J. NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN CMP No. 3565 of 2025 in WA SR.No.6724 of 2025 Shroff Ahmed ..... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, Chennai District, Rajaji Salai, George Town, Chennai 600 001 and 4 others ......Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.L.K.Charles Alexander For Respondent(s): Mr.Vadivel Deenadayalan, Addl.Govt.Pleader

ORDER

This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the delay of 106 days in filing the above appeal.

2. Despite notice has been served and the name appeared in the cause list, there is no representation on behalf of the 5th respondent.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the Government. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

CMP No. 3565 of 2025 J. NISHA BANU, J.

AND M. JOTHIRAMAN, J.

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4. Considering the submissions and the reasons stated in the affidavit, this Court is of the view that the delay may be condoned on payment of costs, and the matter may be argued on merits.

5. Accordingly, the delay is condoned on payment of costs of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) by the petitioner to the Tamilnadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai, on or before 02.07.2025.

6. On payment of costs, the Registry is directed to number the appeal and post it "for admission" on 03.07.2025, if the same is otherwise in order. If the costs is not paid on or before 02.07.2025, this C.M.P. stands dismissed without any reference to this Court.

(J.NISHA BANU J.) (M.JOTHIRAMAN J.) 19-06-2025 mst To The Member Secretary, Tamilnadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai. CMP No. 3565 of 2025 in in WA SR.No.6724 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis