IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19.08.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN CMP No.15653 of 2026 in WA SR No.163826 of 2023 1. G.Ambika W/o.Late R.Gunaseelan, No. 20, LGGS Nagar, Thiruvannamalai Appellant(s) Vs 1. State of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary, Department of Revenue, St. George Fort, Chennai. And 3 others Respondent(s) For Appellant(s): Mr.A.K.Rajaraman For Respondent(s):Mr.K.Maheshwaran, Addl Govt Pleader 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 163 days in filing the appeal. 3. There being no objection for condoning the delay and 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.) 19.08.2026 sra CMP No.15653 of 2026 in WA SR No.163826 of 2023 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis