The Managing Director v. R. Viji

C.M.P.Nos.13454, 13460 & 13859 of 2025 in C.M.A. SR.Nos. 6978, 6979 & 6977 of 2024 T.V. THAMILSELVI, J.

Challenging the awards passed in M.C.O.P.Nos.211 of 2013, 204 of 2016 & 249 of 2013, the petitioner preferred the above Civil Miscellaneous Appeals, however there is a delay of 211 days in representing the above Civil Miscellaneous Appeals arose. Hence, the present petitions have been filed to condone the delay in representing the above appeals.

2. Mr.R.Balaji, learned counsel for petitioner submitted that the above Civil Miscellaneous Appeals were returned for rectifying certain defects, however, junior counsel attached with the office was on long leave for a family function, the counsel on record was under the impression that it was represented in time. After his return, he has ascertained the fact, but, however, there is a delay of 221 days arose in representing the above appeals and the said delay caused is neither willful nor wanton, but for the above said reasons. Accordingly, he has filed the above petitions. 1/3

3. Considering the facts and circumstances and on considering the reasons stated by the petitioner in the affidavit that due to lack of communication, it was not represented within a stipulated time and to give one more opportunity to the petitioner, this court is inclined to allow these petitions. Registry is directed to number the above Civil Miscellaneous Appeals if it is otherwise found to be in order. 25.06.2025 rpp 2/3

T.V. THAMILSELVI, J.

rpp C.M.P.Nos.13454, 13460, 13857 & 13859 of 2025 in C.M.A. SR.Nos. 6978, 6979, 6976 & 6977 of 2024 25.06.2025 (2/2) 3/3