Madras High Court Condones 228-Day Appeal Delay

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 22-09-2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Joint Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise, Chennai North Commissionerate (appellant) vs. Suzlon Energy Ltd (respondent), represented by Kuman Vaghasiya.
• Nature: Petition for condonation of a 228‑day delay in filing a writ appeal challenging an order of the Writ Court.
• Background: Notice served on 27‑07‑2026; respondent did not appear; petition cited administrative backlog and draft approval delays; affidavit deemed insufficient.
• Court’s observations: Administrative reasons alone insufficient; however, counsel’s submission led to conditional condonation.

Final Outcome

• Delay of 228 days condoned on condition petitioner pays Rs 10,000 to High Court Legal Services Committee within one week and files proof.
• Upon compliance, registry to number the writ appeal and list it for admission.

Topics: Court Proceedings, Taxation, Legal Compliance