IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.5141 of 2026 in WA SR No.119710 of 2025 1. The State of TamilNadu Rep by its Secretary Department of Industries, Fort St George Chennai 600 009 and 2 Others Appellant(s) Vs 1. R.Prabakaran S/o. Raman, No. 2/198A, Gandhi Salai, 2nd Street, T iruverumbur Taluk, Kailash Nagar, Trichy-620 019. Respondent(s) For Appellant(s): Mr. K.Kumaran Government Pleader For Respondent(s):Mr. M.K.Vijayavel 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 petitioner and learned counsel for the respondent. 2. This petition is filed for condonation of delay of 649 days in filing the appeal. 3. Taking into consideration the fact that identical matters on the same issue is pending in a batch of appeals, we are inclined to condone the delay. 4. Accordingly, the delay is condoned and the petition stands allowed. Registry is directed to number the appeal and list the same for admission along with the batch of appeals, viz., WA No.2527 of 2025. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 21.07.2026 sra CMP No.5141 of 2026 in WA SR No.119710 of 2025 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis