C.M.P.No.20572 of 2024 in C.M.A.Sr.No.106045 of 2024 N.ANAND VENKATESH, J This petition has been filed seeking condonation of delay of 131 days in preferring the above appeal. 2. Heard learned counsel for petitioner. 3. Notice to first respondent is dispensed with since the first respondent remained ex parte before the Tribunal. 4. Mr.K.J.Sivakumar, learned counsel, takes notice for second respondent. 5. Satisfied with the reasons assigned in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, this petition is allowed and the delay of 131 days in preferring the above appeal is condoned. 6. Registry is directed to number the appeal, if it is otherwise in order and post it for admission in due course. Registry is also directed to print the name of Mr.K.J.Sivakumar, learned counsel for second respondent at the time of admission. It is made clear that the petitioner will not be entitled for interest for the delay period in the event of enhancement of compensation. 22.07.2026 gm https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis