V. Selvi v. M. Dhananjayan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE R. KALAIMATHI in CMA SR NO. 113878 OF 2025

1. V. Selvi W/o. Venu, Res. at No.140, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Karumbur and Post, Panruti Taluk - 108.

2. M. Venu S/o. Murugan, Resing at No.140, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Karumbur and Post, Panruti Taluk - 108. .. Petitioner Vs.

1. M. Dhananjayan S/o. Murugaiyan, No.2728, Velmurugan Nagar, Pathirikuppam, Tiruppadiripuliyur, Cuddalore and Taluk - 002.

2. The Divisional Manager, The New India Assurance Co. Ltd, II Floor, Arcot Woodlands Complex, No.1, Bharathi Road, Cuddalore - 001. ..Respondent(s) Prayer : This Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 173(1) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to condone the delay of 445 days in filing the above appeal.

For Petitioners : Ms.Ramya V.Rao For Respondents : No Appearance

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners.

R.KALAIMATHI, J.

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2. Despite the receipt of notice and the details of the 2nd respondent having been printed in the cause list, on behalf of the 2nd respondent Insurance Company, neither any representative appears nor entered appearance through their counsel.

3. The first petitioner would aver that due to financial constraints in obtaining the copy application, delay of 445 days occurred in preferring the Civil Miscellaneous Appeal.

4. Accepting the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of this petition, this petition is allowed subject to the condition that the interest for the delay period of 445 days shall stand waived.

28-04-2026 KKD To The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Special District Court No.I, Cuddalore.

in CMA SR NO. 113878 OF 2025