C.M.P.No.19742 of 2026 in C.M.A.Sr.No.114360 of 2026 N.ANAND VENKATESH , J Notice to respondents 5 to 11 is dispensed with, since they remained ex-parte before the Tribunal. Mr.B.Karthikeyan, learned Government Advocate, takes notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 4. 2.This Civil Miscellaneous petition has been filed seeking to condone the delay of 18 days in filing the above appeal. 3.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and perused the records. 4.Having satisfied with the reasons assigned in the affidavit filed in support of this petition, the miscellaneous petition is allowed and the delay of 18 days in filing the above appeal is condoned. 5.Registry is directed to number the main Civil miscellaneous appeal, if it is otherwise in order and list the same for admission in due course. Registry is directed to print the name of Mr.B.Karthikeyan, learned Government Advocate, at the time of admission. 28.07.2026 ssr https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis