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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ, G.ARUL MURUGAN, J
The Government of Revenue and Disaster Management Department (Land Disposal Wing) represented by its Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009 – Appellant
Versus
M/s.Eswaran & Sons Engineers Ltd Represented by its Director Mr.Hari Eswaran – Respondent
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| 1. application for condonation of delay. (Para 1) |
| 2. lack of sufficient cause for delay. (Para 2) |
| 3. judicial expectations of accountability from state agencies. (Para 3) |
| 4. final dismissal of application. (Para 4) |
In support of the prayer seeking condonation of delay of 285 days, all that has been stated in the affidavit is as below:
“4. It is submitted that the copy of the orders of this Hon’ble Court dated 11.03.2025 made in W.P.No.25296 of 2022 was received on 16.05.2025. Immediately, after receipt of the copy of the order, the subject matter has been discussed and decided to prefer Writ Appeal and legal opinion has been obtained regarding the feasibility of filing appeal. However, there has been 285 days delay of filing appeal before this Hon’ble Court which is neither wilful nor wanton but due to the administrative reasons such as Free House Site Patta distribution in reference to G.O.Ms.No.97 – Revenue and Disaster Management Department dated 21.02.2025 was unable to prefer an appeal before this Hon’ble Court within the limitation period. I submit that the appellants herein have fair chances of succeeding in this appeal and balance of convenience is in favour of
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