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The Additional Chief secretary to Government (Fac) v. Himalaya Mineral Processors

Madras HC5 Mar 2026CMP(MD)/15332/2025

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What is this about?

condonation of delay; 49 days; Section 5 of the Limitation Act; writ appeal W.A.(MD) SR. No. 77082 of 2025; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; C.M.P.(MD)No.15332 of 2025; Additional Chief Secretary Natural Resources (MMC.1) Department; Commissioner Geology and Mining Guindy; District Collector Tirunelveli; Assistant Director of Mines and Geology Tirunelveli; Himalaya Mineral Processors; Maria Dora Dhafney; respondent no appearance; Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader; Registry to number appeal and post for admission; decision date 05.03.2026.

What did the court decide?

Delay of 49 days in filing the writ appeal condoned; petition ordered; Registry to number the appeal and post it for admission in the usual course. ¶28

The Additional Chief secretary to Government (Fac) Vs Himalaya Mineral Processors — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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C.M.P.(MD)No.15332 of 2025 in W.A.(MD) SR. No. 77082 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 05.03.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN

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C.M.P.(MD)No.15332 of 2025 in

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W.A.(MD)SR.No. 77082 of 2025

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1.The Additional Chief Secretary to Government (FAC) Natural Resources (MMC.1) Department Secretariat

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Chennai – 600 009.

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2.The Commissioner Geology and Mining Guindy Chennai – 600 032.

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3.The District Collectory Tirunelveli District.

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4.The Assistant Director of Mines and Geology Tirunelveli. ... Petitioners

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Himalaya Mineral Processors rep. by its Managing Partner Maria Dora Dhafney. ... Respondent

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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C.M.P.(MD)No.15332 of 2025

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in W.A.(MD) SR. No. 77082 of 2025

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PRAYER:- Petition filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, to

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PRAYER:- Petition filed under Section 5 of the Limitation Act, to condone the delay of 49 days in filing the present writ appeal.

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For Petitioners : Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader For Respondent : No appearance

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.)

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This petition is filed seeking to condone the delay of 49 days in filing the above writ appeal.

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Though notice has been sent to the respondent, none has

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entered appearance.

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Being satisfied with the reasons assigned in the application

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and considering the nature of issue involved in this case, this Court is inclined to allow this petition. Hence, the delay is condoned and this petition is ordered.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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C.M.P.(MD)No.15332 of 2025

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in W.A.(MD) SR. No. 77082 of 2025

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