CMP No. 13491 of 2022 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-02-2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI CMP No. 13491 of 2022 AND SA SR NO. 85477 OF 2022 M.Gnanasekaran S/o.Late Manjini Gounder, No.5, Nallavadu Road, Thanampalayam, Abishegapakkam Post, Ariyankuppam Commune, Puducherry 605 007 Appellant(s) Vs The Union of India Rep. by its Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Puducherry, Having offie at Chief Secretariat Goubert Avenue, Puducherry 605 0010. Respondent(s) SA SR No. 85477 of 2022 GNANASEKAR S/o. Late. Manjini Gounder, No. 5, Nallavadu Road, Thanampalayam, Abishegapakkam post, Ariyankuppam Commune, Puducherry - 605 007. Appellant(s) Vs The Union Of India rep.by its Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Puducherry, Chief Secretariate Goubert Avenue, Puducherry - 605 001. and 2 Others Respondent(s) CMP No. 13491 of 2022 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMP No. 13491 of 2022 For Appellant(s): M/s.V.Srimathi For Respondent(s): R-1 THE UNION OF INDIA REP. BY ITS Chief Secretary, Union Territory Of Puducherry, Having Offie At Chief Secretariat Goubert Avenue, Puducherry 605 0010. R-2 THE COLLECTOR Union Territory Of Puducherry, Having Office At Pettaiyanchathiram, Puducherry 605 009. R3 - Tapal Not Yet Returned Either Served Or Unserved Pvt. Notice ------ Aos Not Filed ORDER This petition has been filed seeking to condone the delay of 70 days in filing the above Second Appeal against the judgment and decree in A.S No. 02 of 2020 on the file of the Additional Sub Judge, Puducherry dated 23.12.2021 in confirming the judgment and decree in O.S No. 1193 of 2005 dated 06.07.2017 on the file of I Additional District Munsif, Puducherry. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that on account of Covid the petitioner was not able to file the appeal on time. Therefore, he filed this petition to condone the delay in filing the above second appeal. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMP No. 13491 of 2022 3. Considering the facts and circumstances, and the reasons stated by the petitioner in the affidavit is justifiable one. Accordingly, this court is inclined to allow this petition. Registry is directed to number the Second Appeal if it is otherwise found to be in order and post the matter on 19.03.2025. 28-02-2025 pbl CMP No. 13491 of 2022 To 1.The Union of India Rep. by its Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Puducherry, Having offie at Chief Secretariat Goubert Avenue, Puducherry 605 0010. 2.The Collector Union Territory of Puducherry, Having office at Pettaiyanchathiram, Puducherry 605 009. 3.The Director Directorate of Survey and Land Records, Having Office at Revenue Complex, Saram, Pondiccherry 605 013. Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMP No. 13491 of 2022 T.V.THAMILSELVI J. pbl CMP No. 13491 of 2022 AND SA SR NO. 85477 OF 2022 28-02-2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis