C.M.P.Nos.9556 & 9557 of 2026 in C.M.A.Sr.Nos.124501 & 124502 of 2025 N.ANAND VENKATESH, J These petitions have been filed seeking condonation of delay of 416 days in preferring the above appeals. 2. Heard learned counsel for petitioner. 3. Notice to first respondent is dispensed with since the first respondent remained ex parte before the Tribunal. 4. Mr.B.Sivakollapan, learned counsel, takes notice for the second respondent. 5. Satisfied with the reasons assigned in the affidavits filed in support of the petitions, these petitions are allowed and the delay of 416 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 Mr.B.Sivakollapan, learned counsel for the 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. 14.07.2026 gm https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis