IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30.04.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.636 of 2026 in WA SR No.145482 of 2025 TEA BOARD OF INDIA (Ministry Of Commerce And Industry Dept. Of Commerce Govt Of India) Rep. By Deputy Director Of Tea Development Shelwood Club Road P.O.Box No.6, Coonoor 643 101, Nilgiris : Petitioner Vs 1.Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd (Dunsandle Tea Factory) Rep. By Its Deputy General Manager-Legal & Power Agent Ms.Sowmya Vankatachalam 2.UNION OF INDIA Rep. By The Secretary Ministry Of Commerce And Industry Department Of Commerce Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi-110 011. : Respondents Prayer : To condone the delay of 40 days in filing the writ appeal For Petitioner : Mr.K.Ramanamoorthy For Respondents : Ms.Surabi, P. for Mr.S.Roshan Balasubramanian Mr.V.Ashok Kumar, for the second respondent https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned counsel for the respondents. 2. This is an application for condonation of delay of 40 days in filing the appeal. 3. Learned counsel for the respondents have no objection for condoning the delay. 4. Taking into consideration the short period of delay and the cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay. 5. Application for condonation of delay is allowed. 6. List the appeal for admission. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 30.04.2026 TAR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis