The Indian Bank v. V.Rajapandian

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN in W.A.(MD) SR No.69565 of 2022 1.The Indian Bank rep.by its Chairman and Managing Director 254-260, Avvai Shanmugam Salai Royapettah, Chennai-600 014 2.The Executive Director (Reviewing Authority) Indian Bank 254-260, Avvai Shanmugam Salai Royapettah, Chennai-600 014 3.The General Manager (Appellate Authority) Indian Bank 254-260, Avvai Shanmugam Salai Royapettah, Chennai-600 014 4.Deputy Zonal Manager Assistant General Manager / Disciplinary Authority Indian Bank, Circle Office East Avani Moola Street Madurai-625 001 ... Petitioners

-vsV.Rajapandian ... Respondent PRAYER: Petition filed under Section 5 of Limitation Act to condone the delay of 117 days in filing the above writ appeal as against the order dated 14.06.2022, passed in W.P.(MD) No.12312 of 2018. For Petitioners :

Mr.Jayesh B.Dolia, Senior Counsel for M/s.Aiyar and Dolia For Respondent :

Mr.R.Murugan

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.] This civil miscellaneous petition has been filed seeking to condone the delay of 117 days in the filing the above writ appeal.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the respondent / caveator.

3. We are satisified with the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit. However, we are of the view that the delay of 117 days could be condoned upon certain terms.

4. Accordingly, this civil miscellaneous petition is allowed and the delay of 117 days in filing the above writ appeal is condoned subject to payment of cost of Rs.2,000/- (Rupees two thousand only) payable by the petitioners to the respondent, within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Failing which, this civil miscellaneous petition will stand dismissed automatically without further reference to this Court.

5. Registry is directed to number the writ appeal, if the cost is paid within the time limit as prescribed above and if the papers are otherwise in order, and post the same for admission in the usual course. [G.J., J.] [K.K.R.K., J.] 02.02.2026 NCC :

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DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

AND K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN, J.

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