Madras High CourtCMP(MD)/7176/2026ordered

1. Marimuthu (Died) 2. M. Seethalakshmi v. Gnanamuthu

2026-06-17Honourable Mr Justice P.B. Balaji3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 17/06/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI CMP(MD). Nos.7176 to 7178 of 2026 and 7182 to 7184 of 2026 in SA(MD).No.176 of 2022 and 335 of 2018

1. 1. Marimuthu (Died)

2. M. Seethalakshmi,

3. Dharshani,

4. M. Thuzinthan,

5. M. Kurunchelian,

6. M. Thiruselvan ... Petitioners Vs

1. Gnanamuthu

2. The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Alankudi Taluk, Puthukottai District..

3. The Village Administration Officer, Keeramangalam South Village and Post, Alankudi Taluk, Puthukottai District..

4. The Land Surveyor, Keeramangalam Pirka, Keeramangalam Post, Alankudi Taluk, Puthukottai District..

5. The State, Represented by Its District Collector, Puthukottai District. ... Respondents PRAYER :- To condone the delay of 1405 days in filing the petitions to 1/3

set aside the abatement caused due to the death of the sole appellant in the S.A.(MD). No. 176 of 2022 and 335 of 2018 respectively and to set aside the abatement and to bring on record LRs of the deceased sole appellant.

For Petitioners : Mr. M.Suresh, Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.R. Paranjothi

ORDER

These petitions have been filed to condone the delay of 1405 days in filing an application to set aside the abatement caused due to the death of the sole appellant, to set aside the abatement, and to bring on record the petitioners as the legal representatives of the deceased sole appellant in the Second Appeals.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned counsel for the first respondent.

3. The Second Appeals were dismissed on 08.04.2025, with liberty to the legal representatives of the deceased sole appellant to seek restoration of the appeal. Consequently, the present applications have been filed seeking condonation of delay, setting aside the abatement, and bringing on record the legal representatives of the deceased sole appellant.

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4. Considering the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of these petitions, this Court is inclined to allow the petitions, subject to the payment of costs of Rs.3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand only) to the learned counsel for the first respondent within a period of one week from today.

5. Post on 06.07.2026 for reporting compliance. 17.06.2026 trp 3/3