IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28.07.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.13669 of 2026 in WA SR No.70888 of 2026 1. Additional Director of Medical Education and Research and the Secretary Selection Committee for NEET- PG-2022-2023, Directorate of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010. and another Appellant(s) Vs 1. Athul Jeevan S/O M.K.Jeevan, Kanav, GSS NRA-70, NCC Road, Peroorkada P.O., Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695 005. and another Respondent(s) For Appellant(s): Mohammed Fayaz Ali, Govt. Pleader For Respondent(s):Mr.Silambanan Senior Counsel, for M/s.K.Annamma for R1 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 first respondent. 2. This petition is filed for condonation of delay of 161 days in filing the appeal. 3. There being no objection for condoning the delay and taking into consideration the sufficient 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.) 28.07.2026 sra CMP No.13669 of 2026 in WA SR No.70888 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis