M/S.Kumaraguru Institute Of Agriculture, v. State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.06.2025 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN in W.A.SR.No.3115 of 2023 M/s.Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, Rep. by its Correspondent, Mr.G.Muniasamy, S/o.Mr.K.Gurusamy, Sathy-Athani-Bhavani Main Road, Sakthi Nagar, Erode District.

... Petitioner -vs1. State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Agriculture (AU) Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009 and 2 Others ... Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.A.G.Abhishek For R1 : Mr.M.Venkateswaran Spl. Govt. Pleader *****

O R D E R

J.NISHA BANU,J., AND M.JOTHIRAMAN ,J., This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the 1/3

delay of 223 days in filing the writ appeal.

2. Mr.M.Venkateswaran, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the 1st respondent.

3. Though learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the 1st respondent has objected to condone the delay, being satisfied with the reasons assigned in the affidavit filed in support of this petition, this Court is of the view that the delay may be condoned on payment of costs, and the matter may be argued on merits.

4. Accordingly, this petition is ordered and the delay is condoned on payment of costs of Rs.1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) by the petitioner to the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai, on or before 09.07.2025.

5. On payment of costs, the Registry is directed to number the appeal and post it "for admission" on 10.07.2025, if the same is otherwise in order. If the cost is not paid on or before 09.07.2025, this C.M.P. stands dismissed automatically without any further reference to this Court. (J.NISHA BANU,J.) (M.JOTHIRAMAN,J.) ar 25.06.2025 To:

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The Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority,Chennai. 3/3