CMP(MD). No.5565 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 06.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE T.V.THAMILSELVI CMP(MD). No.5565 of 2026 in SA(MD)SR.No.48157 of 2016 S.Saravanan ... Petitioner(s) - Vs. - 1.Murugeswari 2.Prasanth Kumar 3.Poovizhi ... Respondent(s) Prayer :To condone the delay of 1735 days in filing the restoration petition in CMP(MD).No.12130 of 2017 which was dismissed for non payment of batta on 26.06.2019 and pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit an proper in the nature and circumstances of the case and thus render justice. For Petitioners : M/s.K.Saburkhan For Respondent : Mr.A.Mohan 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMP(MD). No.5565 of 2026 ORDER This petition is filed to condone the delay of 1735 days in filing the restoration petition in C.M.P(MD)No.12130 of 2017 which was dismissed for non-payment of batta on 26.06.2019. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that due to COVID lockdown, he was not able to get instructions from his counsel and due to non payment of batta, the registration application which was filed by him in C.M.P(MD)No.12130 of 2017 was dismissed. 3.The learned counel for the respondent raised strong objections stating that no proper reason was assigned for the delay. 3.In view thereof, this Court gives one more opportunity to the petitioner, as there is no wilful negligence on her side. Accordingly this Court is inclined to allow the said application on payment of cost of Rs. 3,000/-. Accordingly, this Petition is allowed on payment of cost of Rs. 3,000/- (Rupees Three Thousand only) to the learned counsel for the 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMP(MD). No.5565 of 2026 respondents within two weeks from today. On such payment being made, the appeal is ordered to be restored and taken on file on 23.07.2026. 06.07.2026 Ns 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMP(MD). No.5565 of 2026 T.V.THAMILSELVI,J. Ns CMP(MD). No.5565 of 2026 in SA(MD)SR.No.48157 of 2016 06.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis