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.9512 of 2026 in WA SR No.47566 of 2026 1. A.C.Pavendhan Babu S/o. Late A.Chandra Babu, No.7, Vadapsthi Colony, U.Keeranur, Ulundurpet, VTC, Ulundurpet, Villupuram-107. Appellant(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Villupuram. And 2 others Respondent(s) For Appellant(s): Ms.Vaishnavi.R For Respondent(s):Mr.L.Gokulraj, 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 respondents. 2. This petition is filed for condonation of delay of 63 days in filing the appeal. 3. There being no serious 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.9512 of 2026 in WA SR No.47566 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis