The Court considered a consignment petition seeking condonation of a 220-day delay in appearing for an appeal. The Court was satisfied with the reasons provided but granted condonation only upon the petitioner paying Rs. 1,500 to the Legal Aid Services Authority.
Condoned delay of 220 days subject to payment of Rs. 1,500 cost to Legal Aid Services Authority.
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CMP. 27051 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-12-2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE J. NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL
CMP. 27051 of 2024 AND
CMA SR. 21772 OF 2024
J.S.CELINE
W/O.JOSEPH STEPHEN, NO.68 MANNARSAMY KOVIL STREET, ROYAPURAM, CHENNAI, AT PRESENT RESIDING AT NO.100, 4TH AVENUE, ASHOK NAGAR, CHENNAI - 600 083.
APPELLANT
Vs
J.JOSEPH STEPHEN S/O.L.JOHN, NO.1/5, IRRUDAYAPURAM, NORTH STREET, PALAKKARAI, TRICHY - 1.
RESPONDENT
For Appellant(s):
Mr.M.SARAVANA KUMAR
For Respondent(s):
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Mrs.Justice J. Nisha Banu J)
This miscellaneous petition has been filed to condone the delay of 220 days in representing the appeal.
3.Considering the submission made and on being satisfied with
reasons stated in the affidavit, this Court is of the view that the delay may
be condoned, however, on payment of cost. Accordingly, the delay is https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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condoned on payment of cost of Rs.1,500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only) by the petitioner to the Tamilnadu Legal Aid Services Authority, Chennai, on or before 16.12.2024 and the Registry is directed to number the main appeal, if otherwise, in order and post it for admission on 18.12.2024. If the cost is paid on or before 16.12.2024, this petition stands allowed. If the cost is not paid on or before 16.12..2024, this C.M.P. stands dismissed without any reference to this Court.
(J.N.B.,J.) (R.S.V.,J.) 06-12-2024
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To
1.J.JOSEPH STEPHEN
S/O.L.JOHN, NO.1/5, IRRUDAYAPURAM, NORTH STREET, PALAKKARAI, TRICHY - 1.
J.NISHA BANU, J. and R.SAKTHIVEL,J.
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C.M.A.No.27051 of 2024 and C.M.P.No.211772 of 2024
06.12.2024
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the delay of 220 days in presenting the appeal is condonable upon payment of costs.
J. CELINE
J. JOSEPH STEPHEN
J. NISHA BANU
R. SAKTHIVEL
As recorded by the court registry
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