Balamurugan v. A.Abubacker

CMP.No.23949 of 2025 in CMA SR.No.151269 of 2025

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 18.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE R.KALAIMATHI C.M.P.No.23949 of 2025 in CMA.SR.No.151269 of 2025 Balamurugan ... Petitioner vs.

1.A.Abubacker 2.United India Insurance Co., Ltd., Motor Third Party Claims Cell, 4th Floor, Silingi Buildings, No.136, Greams Road, Chennai 600 006. ... Respondents Prayer : This Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 173(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 to condone the delay of 548 days in filing the above appeal .

For Petitioner : Mr.A.G.F.Terry Chella Raja

O R D E R

This Civil Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to condone the delay of 548 days in filing the above appeal.

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CMP.No.23949 of 2025 in CMA SR.No.151269 of 2025 R.KALAIMATHI,J.

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2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner . 3.Ms.E.Yuvarani, learned representing counsel for Ms.Rathna Thara, would submit that she has got objections in allowing this petition.

4. The sole petitioner would aver that due to the accident that occurred on 22.09.2017, he is not able to work as he did before and also due to financial constraints, delay of 548 days occurred in filing this appeal.

5. The reasons assigned by the petitioner in the affidavit appear to be reasonable and acceptable. Therefore, this Court is inclined to allow this petition, subject to the condition that the interest for the delay period of 548 days shall stand waived.

18.11.2025 kkd To The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, III Court of Small Causes, Chennai.

C.M.P.No.23949 of 2025 in CMA.SR.No.151269 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis