Masilamani, v. Saraswathi
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court order dated 05-06-2026 by Justice S. Sounthar allowing CMP No. 12887 of 2026 in SA Sr No.47719 of 2021 filed by the LRs/heirs of N.Ponnusamy (Masilamani, Mohanambal, Karunaiyammal alias Pappathi) to condone delay in paying deficit court fee of Rs.4600 for the second appeal. Conditional condonation: payment of Rs.1,000/- to Chief Justice Relief Fund within one week, failing which automatic dismissal of the petition; upon compliance, Registry to number the second appeal and list for admission. Keywords: condonation of delay, deficit court fee, Chief Justice Relief Fund, automatic dismissal, numbering of second appeal, admission-stage procedural order.
What did the court decide?
Delay in paying the deficit court fee in respect of S.A.SR.No.47719 of 2021 condoned, on condition that the petitioners pay Rs.1,000/- to the Chief Justice Relief Fund within one week; on failure the petition automatically dismisses, and on compliance the Registry is to number the second appeal if otherwise in order and list it for admission.