The Executive Officer v. Suresh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30-06-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE J. NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN C.M.P No. 14755 of 2025 in W.A.SR.No.73431 of 2025

1. The Executive Officer Sri Varadharaja Perumal and Ekambaranathan Temple, Minjur.

Minjur-601203.

Appellant(s) Vs

1. Suresh S/o.Elumalai, No.11, SunthararajaMudhali, 1st Street, Chinnakavanam,Ponneri Tk., Tiruvallur - 601 204.

2.The District Collector Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.

3.The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquistion) Unit-11, Chennai Peripheral Road, scheme, Thachur, Thiruvallur.

4.The Secretary to Government Highway Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.

5.The Divisional Engineer Highways, Chennai Metropolitan Development Scheme, Division Vi, No.124, 2nd Floor, Thiyagaraya Road, Teynampet, Chennai-18.

6.The Assistant Divisional Engineer Highways Chennai Metropolitan Development Scheme, Division V, No 124, 2nd Floor, Thiyagaraya Road, Teynampet, Chennai 600 018 7.The Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowment Department, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034 8.The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowment Department No 308, 1st Floor, Arot Road, Kakidhapattarai, Vellore 12 Respondent(s) PRAYER To condone the delay of 243 days in filing the present Appeals and render justice.

For Appellant(s):

Mr.P.Wilson For M/s.A.S.Kailasam and Associates For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.Krishnaswamy

ORDER

J. NISHA BANU, J.

and M. JOTHIRAMAN, J.

This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the delay of 243 days in filing the above appeal.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondents.

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.1,500/- (Rupees One Thousand and Five Hundred only) by the petitioner to the Tamilnadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai, on or before 07.07.2025.

5. On payment of costs, the Registry is directed to number the appeal and post it "for admission" on 08.07.2025, if the same is otherwise in order. If the costs is not paid on or before 07.07.2025, this C.M.P. stands dismissed without any reference to this Court.

(J.NISHA BANU J.) (M.JOTHIRAMAN J.) 30-06-2025 ASI To The Member Secretary, Tamilnadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai.

J.NISHA BANU J.

AND M.JOTHIRAMAN J.

ASI C.M.P No. 14755 of 2025 in W.A.SR.No.73431 of 2025 30-06-2025