IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No. 13591 of 2026 in WA SR No.72314 of 2025 1. V. Selvaraj No.3/604, Basavakal, Kuruthukuli, Udhagamandalam 643 004 2. M. Gurunathan D.No.3/13, Kuruthukuli, Nilgiris 643 004. Appellants Vs 1. The District Collector Udhagamandalam District. 2.The District Forest Officer The Nilgiris Forest Division, Udhagamandalam. 3.The Forest Ranger Governor Shola Range, Fernhill, Udhagamandalam. Respondents Petition filed to condone the delay of 248 days in re-presenting the WA Sr.No.72314 of 2025 and thus render justice. For Appellants: Mr. H.Rajasekar 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. 2. This is an application for condonation of delay of 248 days in re-presenting the appeal papers. 3. Taking into consideration the cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay. 4. The application is allowed. 5. List the appeal for admission. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 16.07.2026 TAR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis