Perumal v. D.Elangovan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 20.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE R.KALAIMATHI C.M.P.No.19104 of 2025 in CMA.SR.No.121129 of 2025 Perumal . .. Petitioner vs.

1.M/s.D.Elangovan 2.The Manager, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co., Ltd., Shawallance Building, 2 nd Floor, Old No.319, New No.157, Thambu Chetty Street, Chennai 600 001. ... Respondents Prayer : This Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to condone the delay of 293 days in filing the above appeal .

For Petitioner : Ms.Ramya V.Rao For R2 : No Appearance

O R D E R

This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the delay of 293 days in filing the above appeal.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner/claimant. R.KALAIMATHI, J.

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3. Despite the receipt of notice, none represented the second respondent.

4. The petitioner would aver that after the copies of the Judgment were collected from his counsel, it was misplaced and traced out thereafter.. Hence, delay of 293 days occurred in filing this appeal.

5. 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 293 days shall stand waived.

20.11.2025 kkd To The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal,

II Judge, Court of Small Causes, Chennai.

C.M.P.No.19104 of 2025 in CMA.SR.No.121129 of 2025