C.M.P.Nos.4917 & 4920 of 2025 in C.M.A.Sr.Nos.3343 & 3342 of 2024 N.ANAND VENKATESH, J These petitions have been filed seeking condonation of delay of 498 days in preferring the above appeals. 2. Heard learned counsel for petitioners. 3. Notice to first respondent is dispensed with since the first respondent remained ex parte before the Tribunal. 4. Mrs.R.Sreevidhya, learned counsel, takes notice for second respondent. 5. Satisfied with the reasons assigned in the affidavits filed in support of these petitions, these petitions are allowed and the delay of 498 days in preferring the above appeals is condoned. 6. Registry is directed to number the appeals, if they are otherwise in order and post it for admission in due course. Registry is also directed to print the name of Mrs.R.Sreevidhya, learned counsel for second respondent at the time of admission. It is made clear that the petitioners 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