IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No. 6090 of 2026 in WA SR No.9659 of 2026 The Project Officer National Highways Authority of India 68, Salem Presently at No. 26, 1st Floor, V.G.P. Nagar West Vazhudhareddy Post Villupuram 605 401 Petitioner Vs 1. M.Poomalai S/o. M.Muthusamy Konar , Bye pass road, Periya Arasamarathu Kadu, Chinnasalem North, Vanakottai, Chinnasalem , Kallakurichi District 2.The Special District Revenue Officer (Land acquisition), The competent Authority land acquisition, National Highways 68, Room No. 414, 4th Floor, Collector office Building, Salem 636001 Respondent(s) PRAYER To condone the delay of 256 days in preferring this WA SR No. 9659/2026 For Appellant(s): Mr. SU.Srinivasan 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 petitioner. 2. This petition is filed for condonation of delay of 256 days in filing the appeal. 3. Taking into consideration the cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay. 4. The petition stands allowed. 5. Registry shall number the appeal and post for admission. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 02.07.2026 TAR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis