The Area Engineer v. K.Vanniyarajan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. DHANABAL in CS No.123 of 2025

1. The Area Engineer Zone XIII, Office of the Water Supply and Sewage Board, Indra Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020.

Applicant(s) Vs

1. K.Vanniyarajan S/o.Kasirajan, No.70A, Kamarajar Street, Anna Nagar, Tharamani, Chennai 600 113.

Respondent(s) For Applicant(s):

Mr.Jerry V.V.Sundar For Respondent:

Mr.R.Balachandran

ORDER

This application has been filed by the applicant to condone the delay of representation of 133 days in written statement of the eighth defendant

in CS No.123 of 2025.

2. The other side has not seriously objected.

3. Considering the reasons stated in the affidavit and facts and circumstances of the case, in order to give a fair chance to the eight defendant to put forth their defense, it is appropriate to allow this application. Accordingly, this application is allowed. Post the matter on 12.03.2026.

27.02.2026 mtl

P. DHANABAL, J., mtl IN CS NO. 123 OF 2025 27.02.2026