Murugan v. The Joint Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 04.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN W.A.(MD)SR.No. 64985 of 2025 Murugan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Tirunelveli.

2. The Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Tirunelveli, Now Tenkasi.

3. The Executive Officer, Arulmigu Thiru Kutraalanatha Swamy Thirukovil, Courtalam, Tirunelveli District, Now Tenkasi District.

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PRAYER:- Petition filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, to condone the delay of 502 days in filing the present writ appeal. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Kevinkaran For R1 & R2 : Mr. J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.S.Manohar Standing Counsel

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) This petition is filed seeking to condone the delay of 502 days in filing the above writ appeal.

2. Though the respondents have entered appearance, no counter has been filed.

3. Being satisfied with the reasons assigned in the application and considering the nature of issue involved in this case, this Court is inclined to allow this petition. Hence, the delay is condoned and this petition is ordered.

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4. Registry is directed to number the appeal, if the papers are otherwise in order and post the appeal for admission in the usual course. [N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.] 04.03.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes apd 3/4

N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

AND M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.

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