Jayanthi v. The Assistant Director of Fisheries
Case brief
What is this about?
Condonation of delay of 774 days in filing appeal (C.M.A.Sr.No.1002 of 2026) concerning compensation fixed by a Tribunal; petition allowed unopposed (P. Gurunathan, learned Additional Government Pleader for 1st respondent); no interest payable for default period if compensation enhanced; Madras High Court, order dated 17.02.2026; Coram: K.GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI, J.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 774 days in filing C.M.A.Sr.No.1002 of 2026 condoned; Registry directed to number the appeal, if otherwise in order, and list it in the usual course; petitioner not entitled to interest for the default period in the event of enhancement of the Tribunal-fixed compensation. ¶6