Marakka v. N.Suresh
Case brief
What is this about?
The Bench condoned the 180-day delay in filing an appeal. The petitioner was ordered to forfeit interest if compensation is enhanced, and the registry was directed to number the appeal.
What did the court decide?
Delay in filing the appeal was condoned upon payment of forfeited interest.
What the court decided
C.M.P.No.3533 of 2023 in CMA SR No.17438 of 2023
C.M.P.No.3533 of 2023 in CMA SR No.17438 of 2023
SUNDER MOHAN, J.
This petition is filed to condone the delay of 180 days in filing the above appeal.
2.The first respondent remained exparte before the Tribunal. Mr.J.Michael Visuvasam, learned counsel takes notice for the second respondent.
3.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the second respondent.
4.Being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the delay is condoned and this petition is ordered on condition that the petitioner shall forfeit the interest for the delayed period, in the event of this court enhancing the compensation.
01.09.2023
rgr
Note: Registry is directed to number the appeal, if it is otherwise in order.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the 180-day delay in filing the appeal should be condoned under appropriate circumstances.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Petitioner
- respondent
First Respondent
- respondent
Second Respondent
Coram
Case details
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