The State Of Tamilnadu v. Chennai Cultural Centre

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA AND W.A.SR No.193012 OF 2025

1. The State Of Tamilnadu Represented by the Secretary to Government, Prohibition and Excise Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009 2.The Commissioner Of Prohibition And Excise, Government of Tamil Nadu, Ezhilagam, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

... Appellants Vs.

Chennai Cultural Centre, Rep. by its Secretary R.Kumar, 159, Peters Road, Gopalapuram-600 086.

... Respondent Prayer: Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act, to condone the delay of 820 days in filing the above Writ Appeal against the order dated 25.07.2023 made in WP No.9821/2021. For Appellants:

Mr.K.Surendar, Govt. Advocate.

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O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by G.Jayachandran J.) Notice has been served to the sole respondent. Since the issue involved is already the subject matter of pending writ appeal, the delay of 820 days in filing the writ appeal is hereby condoned.

(G.JAYACHANDRAN J.)(N.MALA J.) 02-06-2026 Note: Registry is directed to number the appeal if it is otherwise in order and post this matter on 09.06.2026 along with W.A.Nos.849 & 853 of 2026 (batch) Index :Yes/No :Yes/No Page Nos.2/3

Dr. G.JAYACHANDRAN J.

AND N.MALA, J.

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