C.M.P.No.17244 of 2026 in O.S.A.SR.No.177580 of 2025 P.VELMURUGAN, J. and K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J. (Order of the Court was delivered by P.VELMURUGAN, J.) This miscellaneous petition has been filed to condone the delay of 103 days in filing the above appeal. 2. Heard the learned counsel for petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for respondents and perused the materials available on record. 3. Despite sufficient opportunity having been granted to the respondents to file their counter affidavit, the same has not yet been filed. However, on being satisfied with the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of this petition, the delay is condoned. Accordingly, this miscellaneous petition is ordered. 4. The Registry is directed to number the appeal, if it is otherwise in order. [P.V.,J.] [K.G.T.,J.] 24.07.2026 ms https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis