The State Of Tamil Nadu v. Hepsibai James
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Civil Appellate Jurisdiction ) Friday, the Twenty Second day of July Two Thousand and Twenty Two PRESENT The Hon`ble Mr.Justice S.S.SUNDAR and The Hon`ble Mrs.Justice S.SRIMATHY in W.A(MD)No.SR.11448 of 2022
1. THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU, REP BY ITS SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (PENSION), FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI - 600 009.
2. THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 162, POONAMALLE HIGH ROAD, KILPAUK, CHENNAI - 600 010.
3. THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, 162, POONAMALLE HIGH ROAD, KILPAUK CHENNAI - 600 010.
4. THE DEAN, THE TIRUNELVELI GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, TIRUNELVELI, TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT.
5. THE DEAN, THE KANYAKUMARI GOVERNMENT MEDICAL HOSPITAL, ASARIPALLAM, KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT. ... PETITIONERS/APPELLANTS Vs
1. HEPSIBAI JAMES
2. THE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, OFFICE OF THE ACCOUNTANT GENERAL, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, 261, ANNA SALAI, CHENNAI - 600018.
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Petition filed praying that in the circumstances stated therein and in the affidavit filed therewith the High Court may be pleased to condone the delay of 402 days in filing the above Writ appeal against the order dated 09.01.2019 made in W.P.(MD) No.7500 of 2015. PRAYER IN W.A(MD)No.SR.11448 of 2022 :
Pleased to set aside the Common Order dated 09.01.2019 in W.P. (MD) No.7500 of 2015 allow the Writ Appeal.
ORDER : This petition coming up for orders on this day, upon perusing the petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and upon hearing the arguments of MR.A.KANNAN, Additional Government Pleader for the petitioners and of MR.P.GUNASEKARAN, ACGSC on behalf of the 2nd Respondent, the court made the following order:- [Order of the Court made by S.S.SUNDAR, J.] This petition is filed to condone the delay of 402 days in filing the above appeal.
2.Heard Mr.A.Kannan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the petitioners and Mr.P.Gunasekaran, learned Additional Central Government Standing Counsel, who takes notice on behalf of the second respondent.
3.Though the petitioners have stated sufficient reasons for the delay, this Court is of the view that the delay could have been avoided, if due diligence is shown by the petitioners. Hence, this Court is inclined to allow this petition, however, on terms. Accordingly, this petition is allowed and the delay is condoned on condition that the petitioners pay a sum of Rs.1,000/- to the Legal Services Authority attached to this Bench within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, failing which, his petition shall stand automatically dismissed without further reference to Court. Registry is directed to number the above appeal, if the papers are otherwise in order and upon showing the proof for payment.
sd/- 22/07/2022 / TRUE COPY / /07/2022 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S.) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.
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1. THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (PENSION), FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI - 600 009.
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2. THE DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 162, POONAMALLE HIGH ROAD, KILPAUK, CHENNAI - 600 010.
3. THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, 162, POONAMALLE HIGH ROAD, KILPAUK CHENNAI - 600 010.
4. THE DEAN, THE TIRUNELVELI GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL, TIRUNELVELI, TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT.
5. THE DEAN, THE KANYAKUMARI GOVERNMENT MEDICAL HOSPITAL, ASARIPALLAM, KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT.
COPY TO :
1. THE OFFICER INCHARGE, HIGH COURT LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI. (SOFT COPY)
2. THE SUB-ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, A.E. SECTION, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.
ORDER
IN CMP(MD) No.3650 of 2022 in W.A(MD)No.SR.11448 of 2022 Date :22/07/2022 CMR USK/JM/SAR-III/26.07.2022/3P/7C 3/3