Baskaran v. The Tamil Nadu State Transport

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 04/09/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE R.POORNIMA in CMA(MD). No.SR 33834 of 2025 Baskaran ... Petitioner Vs The Tamil Nadu State Transport, Corporation (Salem) Limited, Through its Managing Director, Ramakrishana Road, Salem Town, Salem District.

... Respondent PRAYER :- The civil miscellaneous petition has been filed under Section 173(1) of MV Act r/w Section 5 of Limitation Act to condone the delay of 658 days in filing the above appeal.

For Petitioner : Mr.Robert Chandra Kumar I,

ORDER

This Civil Miscellaneous Petition is filed to condone the delay of 658 days in filing the above Civil Miscellaneous Appeal. 2.Heard Mr.I.Robert Chandra Kumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner.

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3.There is no representation for the respondent. 4.The petitioner did not provide sufficient reasons for the delay. On perusal of the affidavit filed in support of this petition, it is seen that due to the petitioner's nature of work, he could not file the appeal in time. However, it is the duty of the claimant to explain the delay of each and every day. 5.Though the reasons stated in the affidavit is not satisfactory, in order to provide an opportunity and in the interest of justice, this Court is inclined to allow this petition subject to the payment of cost of Rs.1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) to the Legal Aid Service Authority, attached to this Bench, on or before 17.09.2025, failing which, this petition shall stand dismissed automatically, without any further reference to this Court.

6. This petition is accordingly ordered.

sd/- 04/09/2025 / TRUE COPY / /2025 Sub-Assistant Registrar (C.S. I / II / III / IV) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

lr TO The Officer Incharge, High Court Legal Services Authority, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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ORDER

IN in CMA(MD). No.SR 33834 of 2025 Date :04/09/2025 NBF/10/09/2025/ 3P/2C Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023 3/3