The Court condones a 923-day delay in filing an appeal under TNMACT Rules. The delay waiver allows the Registry to number the appeal, with no entitlement to interest for the delayed period. No objection was taken by the insurance respondent.
Delay of 923 days condoned; Registry directed to number the appeal; No interest awarded for delayed period.
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CMP(MD) No.1616 of 2026 in CMA(MD)SR.No.102968 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-07-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR
CMP(MD) No.1616 of 2026
in
CMA(MD) SR.No.102968 of 2025
1.K.Rajeswari 2.Minor.K.Atchaya 3.Minor.K.Alagu Meenakshi 4.Murugesan (minor petitioners 2 and 3 represented through their Mother / natural guardian viz., Tmt.K.Rajeshwari)
Petitioners/ Appellants
Vs
1.A.Jeyakumar 2.M/s.National Insurance Co. Ltd., represented by its Divisional Manager, Divisional Office, No.3, North Veli Street, Madurai-625001.
Respondents/ Respondents
This Civil Miscellaneous Petition filed under Section 173(1) of TNMACT Rules praying to condone the delay of 923 days in filing the C.M.A. in M.C.O.P.No.588 of 2019 on the file of the Special District Judge (for MCOP cases), Madurai in order dated 05.01.2023.
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CMP(MD) No.1616 of 2026 in CMA(MD)SR.No.102968 of 2025
For Petitioners: Mr.A.Theethar, Advocate
For Respondents: No appearance for R1
Mr.V.Sakthivel, Advocate for R2
ORDER
The above petition has been filed seeking orders to condone the delay of 923 days in filing the appeal, challenging the award dated 05.01.2023 passed in M.C.O.P.No.588 of 2019 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / Special District Court to deal with MCOP cases, Madurai.
14-07-2026
CSM
To
The Special District Judge dealing with MCOP cases, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Madurai.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the delay of 923 days in filing the appeal under Section 173(1) of TNMACT Rules can be condoned implying waiver of interest.
Whether the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has jurisdiction to deal with MCOP cases.
K. Rajeswari and Minors
A. Jeyakumar
M/s. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
K. Murali Shankar
As recorded by the court registry
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