The Additional Chief Secretary To Government (Fac) v. Himalaya Mineral Processors

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN W.A.(MD)SR.No. 77082 of 2025 1.The Additional Chief Secretary to Government (FAC) Natural Resources (MMC.1) Department Secretariat Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Commissioner Geology and Mining Guindy Chennai - 600 032.

3.The District Collectory Tirunelveli District.

4.The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology Tirunelveli.

... Petitioners Vs Himalaya Mineral Processors rep. by its Managing Partner Maria Dora Dhafney. ... Respondent 1/4

PRAYER:- Petition filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, to condone the delay of 49 days in filing the present writ appeal. For Petitioners : Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader For Respondent : No appearance

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) This petition is filed seeking to condone the delay of 49 days in filing the above writ appeal.

2. Though notice has been sent to the respondent, none has entered appearance.

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.] 05.03.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes apd 3/4

N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

AND M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.

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