Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 27-10-2026

Case Overview

  • Case Numbers: CMP No. 20225 of 2026 and CMA SR No. 214024 of 2025.
  • Appellants: Deputy Director Employees State Insurance Corporation, Trichy Road, Coimbatore and Recovery Office Employees State Insurance Corporation, Sub‑Regional Office, Trichy Road, Coimbatore.
  • Respondents: Intact Engineering Company, represented by its proprietor K. Pandian, Prime Avenue, Peelamedu, Coimbatore; and Vijaya Bank, SME Branch No. 475, Avinashi Road, Peelamedu, Coimbatore.
  • The appeal challenges the judgment dated 24‑April‑2025 passed in ESIOP No. 19/2024 by the Employees State Insurance Court, Coimbatore.
  • Respondents’ counsel (M/s P. Gowri for Respondent 1 and Mrs. Revathi Manivanan for Respondent 2) stated they have no objection to condoning the delay, provided an exemplary cost is imposed.

Final Outcome

  • The Court condoned the 176‑day delay in filing the appeal, on condition that the appellants pay an exemplary cost of Rs 3,000 (Rupees Three Thousand only) to the first respondent (Intact Engineering Company) within two weeks from receipt of the order.
  • The Registry is directed to number the Civil Miscellaneous Appeal upon receipt of proof of payment by the petitioner's counsel and, if the papers are otherwise in order, to list the appeal for admission.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Cost Order