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Bright Benjamin v. the Assistant Executive Engineer

Madras HC13 Mar 2026CMP(MD)/3269/2026

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Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), Justice P.B. Balaji, dated 13/03/2026 — CMP(MD).No.3269 of 2026 by Bright Benjamin seeking condonation of a 1414-day delay in representing Second Appeal S.A.(MD).SR.No.59231 of 2021 against PWD (Water Courses) officials and the State of Tamil Nadu (Kanyakumari District); delay condoned subject to Rs.2,000/- cost to the Chief Justice Relief Fund, compliance review on 01.04.2026.

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Delay of 1414 days in representing Second Appeal S.A.(MD).SR.No.59231 of 2021 condoned, subject to payment of Rs.2,000/- cost to the Hon'ble Chief Justice Relief Fund, Madras High Court, Madurai, within two weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; matter posted for reporting compliance on 01.04.2026. ¶24

Bright Benjamin Vs the Assistant Executive Engineer — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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CMP(MD). No.3269 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 13/03/2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI

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CMP(MD). No.3269 of 2026 in SA(MD).SR.No.59231 of 2021

Bright Benjamin

... Petitioner

The Assistant Executive Engi, Neer, Pwd Special Section For Water Courses, Thuckalay, Thuckalay Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanyakumari District..

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The Executive Engineer, Pwd, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil, Nagercoil Village, Agasteeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District..

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The State of Tamilnadu, Represented by the District Collector, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil, Nagercoil Village, Agasteeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER :- To condone the delay of 1414 days in representing the above second appeal in S.A.(MD).SR.No.59231 of 2021 and pass such further or other orders, as this Honourable Court may deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice.

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For Petitioner : A.Mohamedhaneef

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

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CMP(MD). No.3269 of 2026

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ORDER

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This petition has been filed to condone the delay of 1414 days in representing

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the above Second Appeal.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and perused the

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affidavit filed in support of this petition.

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Considering the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of this petition and the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, and upon being satisfied that sufficient cause has been shown for the delay, this Court is inclined to condone the delay, subject to conditions.

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Accordingly, this petition is allowed on condition that the petitioner shall pay a cost of Rs.2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) to the credit of the Hon’ble Chief Justice Relief Fund, Madras High Court, Madurai, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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Post the matter for reporting compliance on 01.04.2026.

13.03.2026

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