M/S. Kurunji Minerals v. The Union Of India

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13.06.2025 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN C.M.P.No.13184 of 2025 in W.A.SR.No.144037 of 2024 M/s. Kurunji Minerals Rep. by its Proprietor Mr.M. Samuel Diraviam, S/o.Late M.Manuel Raj, No.10/16, Poondi Taangammal Street, New Washermenpet, Chennai- 600 081.

... Petitioner/Appellant -vs1. The Union of India, Rep. by its Joint Secretary (FFR Division), Ministry of Home Affairs, Custodian of Enemy Property of India, NDCC Building-II, Palika Kendra, Jaisingh Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 and 2 Others ... Respondents For Petitioners : Mr. Murali Krishnan, Sr.Counsel For M/s.Mcgan Law Firm For R1 : Mr.R.T.L.Chandar *****

O R D E R

J.NISHA BANU,J., AND M.JOTHIRAMAN ,J., This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the delay of 181 days in re-presenting the Writ Appeal. 1/3

2. 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 27.06.2025.

5. On payment of costs, the Registry is directed to number the appeal and post it "for admission" on 30.06.2025, if the same is otherwise in order. If the cost is not paid on or before 27.06.2025, this C.M.P. stands dismissed automatically without any further reference to this Court. (J.NISHA BANU,J.) (M.JOTHIRAMAN,J.) 13.06.2025 ar 2/3

To:

1. The Union Of India Rep By Its Joint Secretary (Ff Division) Ministry Of Home Affairs, Custodian Of Enemy Property Of India, NDCC Building -II, Palika Kendra, Jaisingh Marg, New Delhi- 110 001

2. The Assistant Custodian of Enemy Property for India O/O.The Assistant Custodian Of Enemy Property For India,Kaiser- 1 Hind Building,1st Floor, Kaiseri, Currimbhoy Road, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai- 400 001.

3.The District Collector O/O.The District Collector, Singaravelan Maligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai- 600 001.

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