Poongavanam v. State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05.06.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.4547 of 2026 in WA SR No.163827 of 2023 Poongavanam W/o.R.Umapathi No.257, Thiyagi Annamalai Nagar Thiruvannamalai Appellant(s) Vs State of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Revenue St. George Fort, Chennai and 3 others Respondent(s) For Appellant(s):

Mr. A.K.Rajaraman https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the applicant.

2. This is an application for condonation of delay of 597 days in re-presenting the appeal papers.

3. Taking into consideration the cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay, however, with cost.

4. Accordingly, the application is allowed and the delay is condoned on payment of cost of Rs.5,000/- (Rupees five thousand only) to the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai, within fifteen days from today.

(SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 05.06.2026 bbr https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis