IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP Nos.17886, 17888, 17911, 17916, 18002, 18016, 18019, 18021 of 2026 and WA SR Nos.106279 to 106286 of 2026 CMP No.17886 of 2026 1. M/s.KPR and CO Rep. by its Managing partner Ramar Pachaiappagounder, No. 3/73 , B, Soorapalli (PO), Jalagandapuram Via, Mettur TK, Salem district, Tamil Nadu 636 501 Petitioner Vs 1. The Principal Secretary Government of Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai 09 2.The Managing Director Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD), Chepauk, Chennai 05 3.The Chief Engineer Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD), No. 30 Bharathi Park Road, TWAD Board, Siruvani Nagar, Coimbatore 641 043 4.M/S. Ananth Constructions, R.Ananth, Rep. by its Managing Director, Sab John Thottam, Omalur Post, Salem District. 5.M/S. Shiva Engineering Works, V.Siva Prakash, Rep. by its Proprietor, 11/5-33, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Subramaniya Nagar, Macheri, Salem District - 636 453. 6.M/S. Balu And Co, P.Balasubrmani, Rep. by its Managing Partner, 1/39 A, Kattur, Poolampatti, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District. 7.B.S.N And Co, R.Viswanathan, Rep. by its Managing Director, Door No. 1/3-20, A(2), Paruvan Street, Konur Post, Veerakkalputhur, Konur, Salem. Respondent Petitions filed to condone the delay of 33 days in filing the Writ Appeals. For petitioners : Mr.Om Prakash, Senior Counsel, for Ms.Pavithra COMMON O RDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the petitioners. 2. These petitions are filed for condonation of delay of 33 days in filing the appeals. 3. Taking into consideration the short period of delay and the cause shown, we are inclined to condone the delay. 4. The petitions stand allowed. 5. Registry shall number the appeals and post for admission. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 17.07.2026 TAR https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis