C.M.P.(MD)No.2772 of 2026 in W.A.(MD) SR. No. 17886 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.03.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN C.M.P.(MD)No.2772 of 2026 in W.A.(MD)SR.No. 17886 of 2026 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai 600 009. 2. The Director of School Education, O/o. the Director of School Education, DPI Campus, Chennai. 3. The Chief Educational Officer, O/o. the Chief Educational Office, Madurai, Madurai District. 4. The District Educational Officer (Secondary), O/o. the District Educational Office (Secondary), Melur 625 106, Madurai District. ... Petitioners Vs 1. S.Mohamed Azarudeen 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis C.M.P.(MD)No.2772 of 2026 in W.A.(MD) SR. No. 17886 of 2026 2. The Correspondent, Al Ameen Higher Secondary School, K.Pudhur, Madurai – 7. ... Respondents PRAYER:- Petition filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, to condone the delay of 38 days in filing the present writ appeal. For Petitioners : Mr. J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader For R1 : Mr.M.Mohammed Zamil for M/s. Ajmal Associates ORDER (Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) This petition is filed seeking to condone the delay of 38 days in filing the above writ appeal. 2. Mr.M.Mohammed Zamil, learned Counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent and he submits that the first respondent is the contesting party and has no serious objection to the petition being allowed. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis C.M.P.(MD)No.2772 of 2026 in W.A.(MD) SR. No. 17886 of 2026 3. Being satisfied with the reasons assigned in the application and considering the nature of issue involved in this case and also considering the fact that the first respondent has not raised serious objection, this Court is inclined to allow this petition. Hence, the delay is condoned and this petition is ordered. 4. Registry is directed to number the appeal, if the papers are otherwise in order and post the appeal for admission in the usual course. [N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.] 05.03.2026 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes apd 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis C.M.P.(MD)No.2772 of 2026 in W.A.(MD) SR. No. 17886 of 2026 N.SATHISH KUMAR, J. AND M.JOTHIRAMAN, J. apd C.M.P.(MD)No.2772 of 2026 in W.A.(MD)SR.No.17886 of 2026 05.03.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis