George v. Chellappa
Case brief
What is this about?
Petition to condone a 365-day delay in filing an appeal against a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal award. No respondents appeared despite notice. Delay condoned subject to payment of Rs.1000 as cost to the District Siddha Medical Officer; Registry directed to number the appeal on proof of payment.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 365 days in filing the appeal condoned on payment of Rs.1000 cost within two weeks; Registry to number appeal on proof of payment and list for admission.