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Masilamani, v. The Sub Registrar

Madras HC7 Feb 2025CMP(MD)/1834/2025

Case brief

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What is this about?

Condonation of delay petition C.M.P.(MD)No.1834 of 2025 in W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 07/02/2025 by J. Nisha Banu and S. Srimathy, JJ. Petitioner Masilamani (counsel T. Balakrishnan) sought condonation of a 793-day delay in representing his writ appeal against Respondent 1, the Sub Registrar (Document Registration Department), Melakarur, Karur District, and Respondent 2, Arulmigu Sree Sola Rajaswamy Temple, Solampatti (represented by the Executive Officer, Arulmigu Analadeswarar Temple, Thottiam), counselled by Additional Government Pleader R. Sureshkumar. Delay condoned on costs; petition allowed on payment of Rs.1,000/- to the High Court Legal Services Committee, failing which automatic dismissal without further reference. Keywords: condone delay, 793 days, representation of writ appeal, SR writ appeal 2022, costs, High Court Legal Services Committee Madurai.

What did the court decide?

Condonation of the delay of 793 days in representing W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022, on payment of Rs.1,000/- as costs to the High Court Legal Services Committee attached to the Madurai Bench. ¶26

Why is it important?

The Court, being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, taking into account that the respondent had no objection and considering the long delay in representation, condoned the delay of 793 days, on costs. ¶25

What the court decided

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Outcome

Condonation of the delay of 793 days in representing W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022, on payment of Rs.1,000/- as costs to the High Court Legal Services Committee attached to the Madurai Bench.

Issue for consideration

Whether the delay of 793 days in representing the Writ Appeal W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022 should be condoned.

Court's answer

The Court, being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, taking into account that the respondent had no objection and considering the long delay in representation, condoned the delay of 793 days, on costs.

Ratio / Principle

The petition was allowed subject to payment of Rs.1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) to the High Court Legal Services Committee attached to the Madurai Bench, to be paid forthwith on receipt of a copy of the order.

Key takeaways

If the imposed cost of Rs.1,000/- is not paid, the petition will stand dismissed automatically without any further reference to the Court.ratio¶27

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Condonation of delay — Madurai Bench of Madras High Court condoned the delay of 793 days in representing W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022 (Masilamani v. The Sub Registrer, Melakarur and another), being satisfied with the reasons stated in the supporting affidavit and noting that the respondent had no objection; the C.M.P.(MD)No.1834 of 2025 was allowed on costs, i.e., on payment of Rs.1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) 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 was to stand dismissed automatically without any further reference to the Court. Coram: J. Nisha Banu and S. Srimathy, JJ. Decision dated 07/02/2025.

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CMP(MD) No.1834 of 2025

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT ( Civil Appellate Jurisdiction )

Friday, the Seventh day of February Two Thousand and Twenty Five

PRESENT

The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU

and

The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

C.M.P.(MD)No.1834 of 2025 in

W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022

MASILAMANI,

... PETITIONER

Vs

1 THE SUB REGISTRAR, (DOCUMENT REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT)

MELAKARUR,

KARUR DISTRICT.

2 ARULMIGU SREE SOLA RAJASWAMY TEMPLE,, SOLAMPATTI, REPRESENTED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ARULMIGU ANALADESWARAR TEMPLE, THOTTIAM, MUSIRI TALUK, TRICHY DISTRICT. ... RESPONDENTS

For Petitioner: Mr.T.Balakrishnan, Advocate

For Respondents: Mr.R.Sureshkumar,

Additional Government Pleader

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CMP(MD) No.1834 of 2025

ORDER

This petition is filed to condone the delay of 793 days in representing the above Writ Appeal.

2.Being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of this petition and taking into consideration that the respondent has got no objection and also considering the long delay in representation, this Court is inclined to condone the delay of 793 days, on costs.

3.Accordingly, this petition is allowed on payment of Rs.1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) to the High Court Legal Services Committee attached to this Bench forthwith on receipt of a copy of this order, failing which this petition will be

dismissed automatically without any further reference to this Court.

/ TRUE COPY /

/02/2025 Sub-Assistant Registrar (CS-I/II/III/IV) Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai - 625 023.

ta

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CMP(MD) No.1834 of 2025

TO

THE OFFICER IN CHARGE,

HIGH COURT LEGAL SERVICES COMMITTEE, MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT, MADURAI.

ORDER IN C.M.P.(MD)No.1834 of 2025 in W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022 Date :07/02/2025

RK/VR (24/02/2025) 3P / 2C

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court is issuing certified copies in this format from 17/07/2023

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Issues for consideration

1 issue framed by the court

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1.
Whether the delay of 793 days in representing the Writ Appeal W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022 should be condoned.¶24
The court held
The Court, being satisfied with the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, taking into account that the respondent had no objection and considering the long delay in representation, condoned the delay of 793 days, on costs.ratio¶25

Procedural history

How this case reached the court

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Prior proceeding
The associated Writ Appeal W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022 remained unrepresented, and a delay of 793 days in its representation required condonation, which is the subject of this civil miscellaneous petition.¶24

Parties & counsel

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petitioner
MASILAMANI¶10
Mr.T.Balakrishnan
respondent
THE SUB REGISTRAR, (DOCUMENT REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT), MELAKARUR, KARUR DISTRICT¶13
Mr.R.Sureshkumar
respondent
ARULMIGU SREE SOLA RAJASWAMY TEMPLE,, SOLAMPATTI, REPRESENTED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ARULMIGU ANALADESWARAR TEMPLE, THOTTIAM, MUSIRI TALUK, TRICHY DISTRICT¶16
Mr.R.Sureshkumar

Coram

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The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANUmember¶5
The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHYmember¶7

Case details

As recorded by the court registry

Court: Madras HC
Decided on: 7 Feb 2025 · February
Registered: 4 Feb 2025
Case no.: CMP(MD)/1834/2025
CNR: HCMD010032692025
Bench: J. Nisha Banu S.srimathy
Disposal: ALLOWED
Case type: C.M.P.(MD)

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Masilamani, v. The Sub Registrar, CMP(MD)/1834/2025 (MAD), decided on 7 February 2025.

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Procedural history1

The associated Writ Appeal W.A.(MD)No.SR 63740 of 2022 remained unrepresented, and a delay of 793 days in its representation required condonation, which is the subject of this civil miscellaneous petition.

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Bench / Coram

The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU and The HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

Parties & counsel