IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN C.M.P.No.15166 of 2025 in W.A. SR No.92909 of 2025 The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Public (Political Pension-l) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. Applicant Vs Thillai Lokanathan D/o. Shanmuga Thevar, 12/14 Mylapooran Street, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014 Respondent For Applicant: Mr. K.Karthik Jagannath Government Advocate For Respondent: Mr. A.P.Surya Prakasam ___________ p. 2 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard on application for condonation of delay of 60 days in filing the appeal. 2. Considering the short period of delay and also the cause shown, though prayer is opposed by learned counsel for the respondent, we are inclined to condone the delay. 3. The application is accordingly allowed and the delay is condoned. List the appeal for admission. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA,CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 23.01.2026 bbr ___________