IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.18189 of 2026 in WA SR No.87126 of 2026 1. A/M. Sri varadharaja perumal Temple Represented by its Administrator A. Radhakrishnan, S/o Late Arumugha Thevar, 10/11 Pillaiyar Koil Street, market Road, bagur sulur Taluk Coimbaotre 641 103 Appellant(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil nadu Represented by its Secretary to the Government Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Fot St. George, Chennai 600 009. and 4 others Respondent(s) For Appellant(s): Mr.C.Arunseshan 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. 2. This petition is filed for condonation of delay of 27 days in filing the appeal. 3. Taking into consideration the short period of delay and the cause shown, 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 in due course. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 29.07.2026 sra CMP No.18189 of 2026 in WA SR No.87126 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis