IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.3197 of 2026 in WA SR No.104458 of 2025 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary, Department of Industries, Fort St George, Chennai 600 009 and 2 Others Appellant(s) Vs 1. G.Srinivasan S/o.K.Guruswami, A2-001, L and T South City, Arekere Micro Layout, Bangalore-560 076. 2.Lakshmi Srinivasan W/o.G.Srinivasan, A2-001, L and T South City, Arekere Micro Layout, Bangalore-560 076. Respondent(s) For Appellant(s): Mr. R.Veeramani Government Pleader https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis The Hon’ble Chief Justice and G.Arul Murugan, J. ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the applicants. Respondents are served, but there is no representation. 2. This is an application for condonation of delay of 497 days in filing the appeal papers. 3. There being no objection for allowing the condonation application and taking into consideration the sufficient cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay. 4. Accordingly, the delay is condoned and the application is allowed. Registry to number the appeal and list the same along with WA Nos.2527 of 2025 and 400 of 2026. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 15.07.2026 sra CMP No.3197 of 2026 in WA SR No.104458 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis