R.Pandurangan v. The Competent Authority

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE J. NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN in WA SR.No.80508 of 2024 R.Pandurangan ..... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The Competent Authority, The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), National Highways, N.H-5, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur Districts, Kancheepuram and another ......Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Krishnamoorthy For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.R.Sumathy for R2

ORDER

This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the delay of 127 days in filing the above appeal.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the second respondent.

J. NISHA BANU, J.

AND M. JOTHIRAMAN, J.

mst

3. Considering the submissions and the reasons stated in the affidavit, 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, 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 02.07.2025.

5. On payment of costs, the Registry is directed to number the appeal and post it "for admission" on 03.07.2025, if the same is otherwise in order. If the costs is not paid on or before 02.07.2025, this C.M.P. stands dismissed without any reference to this Court.

(J.NISHA BANU J.) (M.JOTHIRAMAN J.) 19-06-2025 (1/4) mst To The Member Secretary, Tamilnadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai. CMP No. 18626 of 2024 in in WA SR.No.80508 of 2024 (1/4)