The State Of Tamil Nadu v. K. Ananthan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.1014 of 2026 in WA SR No.207470 of 2025

1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2. The District Collector Ariyalur District, District Collector Office, Ariyalur - 621 704.

3. The Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable, Endowments Department, No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034.

4. The Assistant Commissioner Hindu Religious and Charitable, Endowments Department, 228-II Floor, District Collector Office, Ariyalur - 621 704.

5. The Inspector Sendurai Division, Hindu Religious and Charitable, Endowments Department, 228-II Floor, District Collector Office, Ariyalur - 621 704.

Petitioners Vs 1.K. Ananthan 2.S. Balamurugan 3.K. Kasi 4.The High Court of Judicature at Madras Rep. by its Registrar General, High Court, Madras. 5.The Principal District Judge Ariyalur District.

Respondents PRAYER To condone the delay of 48 days in filing the above Writ Appeal against the order dated 25.09.2025 in WP No.18925 of 2025. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

For Petitioners :

Mr. E.Vijay Anand Additional Government Pleader For Respondents :

Mr. R.Yuvaraj For Mr. B.Prashanth Nadaraj For R1 To R3.

Mr. Shurith Parthasarathy For R4 And R5.

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned counsel for the respondent.

2. This is an application for condonation of delay of 48 days in filing the appeal.

3. Taking into consideration the short period of delay and the cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay.

4. Application for condonation of delay is allowed.

5. List the appeal for admission.

(MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 20.02.2026 TAR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis