ORDER

(Heard through video conferencing)

The Civil Revision Petition has been filed challenging the order of the learned Principal District Munsif Court, Vanthavasi, in rejecting the petition filed for extension of time, under Section 148 of CPC for paying cost as not maintainable.

2. Heard the arguments advanced by the learned counsel for the petitioner. Despite notice has been ordered on the respondents and their names printed in the cause list, no one appeared.

3. The petitioner was the defendant in the suit. Since he was set ex parte on 19.10.2009 and an exparte order was passed, he has filed a petition to set aside the ex parte order in I.A.No.605/2009 and the said petition was allowed on the condition that the petitioner should pay a cost of Rs.200 to the respondent on or before 01.10.2010. Since he failed to pay the cost, the petition to set aside the ex parte order stood dismissed.

4. On 13.06.2012 the petitioner has filed a petition under Section 148 CPC seeking extension of time to pay costs of Rs.200. Admittedly the time for paying the costs got expired on 01.10.2000 itself. However, after waiting for 1 ½ years, the petitioner has filed a petition under Section 148 CPC for se