The Chief Controlling Revenue Authority Cum v. Stephen Raj Kumar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 31-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE J. NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN C.M.P No. 11280 of 2025 in W.A.SR.No.69899 of 2025

1. The Chief Controlling Revenue Authority Cum Inspector General of Registration, Santhome High Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 4

2. The District Registrar Registration Department, Chengalpet

3. The Joint II Sub Registrar Office of Sub Registrar, Chengalpet Appellant(s) Vs

1. Stephen Raj Kumar S/o. Jaganathan, No. 3, Natesan Nagar (East), First Cross - Nellithpe Post, Puducherry - 605005 2.Mahindra Residential Developers Ltd., a company registered under the Companies Act, having off. at Administrative Block, Central Avenue, Mahindra World City, Natham Sub(PO), Chengalpet Tk, Kancheepuram - 603004 Respondent(s)

PRAYER The Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963, to condone the delay of 78 days in filing the present Appeal. For Appellant(s):

Mr.J.Ravindran Additional Advocate General Assisted by Mr.Stalin Abimanyu Additional Government Pleader For Respondent(s):

M/s.Aishwarya S. Nathan for R2 R1 - No appearance

ORDER

J.NISHA BANU J.

and M.JOTHIRAMAN J.

This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the delay of 78 days in filing the above appeal.

2. Though the notice has been served and the name has also been printed in the cause list, none appeared on behalf of the first respondent.

3. The learned counsel counsel for the second respondent has raised serious objections for condoning the delay.

4. Though the learned counsel for the second respondent has raised serious objections, considering the nature of the matter, this Court is of the view that the delay may be condoned on payment of costs.

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 14.08.2025.

6. On payment of costs, the Registry is directed to number the appeal and post it "for admission" 18.08.2025, if the same is otherwise in order. If the costs is not paid on or before 14.08.2025, this C.M.P. stands dismissed without any reference to this Court.

(J.NISHA BANU J.) (M.JOTHIRAMAN J.) 31-07-2025 ASI To The Member Secretary, Tamilnadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai.

J.NISHA BANU J.

AND M.JOTHIRAMAN J.

ASI C.M.P No. 11280 of 2025 in W.A.SR.No.69899 of 2025 31-07-2025