K.S.Ravi v. The Executive engineer
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay of 170 days in filing writ appeal; C.M.P.(MD)No.12840 of 2024 in W.A(MD)SR.No.64711 of 2024; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; petitioner K.S.Ravi; respondents include Executive Engineer, Water Resources Organization, Public Works Department, Manjalaru Irrigation Division, Periyakulam, Theni District; Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board; Secretary to Government, Public Works Department; Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department; Karunkattankulam Water Users Association rep. by President Vijay Rajan; costs of Rs.500/- payable to High Court Legal Services Committee; automatic dismissal on non-payment; advocates V.R.Shanmuganathan, S.S.Madhavan (Additional Government Pleader), S.Deenadhayalan, D.Kirubakaran; decided 27/03/2025.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 170 days in filing W.A(MD)SR.No.64711 of 2024 condoned, subject to payment of Rs.500/- to the High Court Legal Services Committee attached to the Madurai Bench forthwith on receipt of a copy of the order; failing which the petition stands dismissed automatically without further reference to the Court.