BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN C.M.P(MD) No.5712 of 2026 in C.M.A(MD)SR No.52409 of 2025 1.R.Muthulakshmi 2.R.Deepan Sakkaravarthi 3.R.Lavanya 4.P.Manickavalli : Petitioners Vs 1.M.Abdul Kasim 2.The New India Assurance Co Ltd., Through its Branch Manager, High Sports Building 1st Floor, Old No.147, New No.186, Salai Road, Ramanathapuram 623 501 : Respondents For Petitioner : Mr.T.Maheswari For Respondents : Mr.T.Chandrasekaran for R1 : Mr.V.Sakthivel for R2 Prayer: This Civil Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, to condone the delay of 1297 days for filing Civil Miscellaneous Appeal against the fair and decreetal order in M.CO.P.No.209 of 2016 dated 1/3 19.02.2020 passed by Motor Accident Claim Tribunal Cum II Additional District Judge, Tuticorin. ORDER The above petition has been filed seeking orders to condone the delay of 1297 days in filing the appeal against the order made in M.C.O.P.No.209 of 2016, dated 19.02.2020 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal/ II Additional District Judge, Tuticorin. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and also perused the records. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that they are leaving it to the discretion of the Court. 4.Considering the reasons assigned and also taking note of the quantum of delay, this Court is inclined to allow the petition. Accordingly, this Civil Miscellaneous Petition stands allowed. 5.The claimant is not entitled for the interest for the period of 1297 days. 6. Registry is hereby directed to number the Civil Miscellaneous Appeal and list this case on 25.08.2026. 12.08.2026 sbn 2/3 K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN.J, sbn C.M.P(MD) No.5712 of 2026 in C.M.A(MD)SR No.52409 of 2025 12.08.2026 3/3