Authority: Madras High Court, Bench of Hon'ble Justices N. Sathish Kumar and G.K. Muthukumaar
Order Date: 11-11-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: DGM (T) and Project Director, National Highways Authority of India (PIU‑Coimbatore) filed CMP No.30252 of 2026 seeking condonation of a 663‑day delay in payment of a deficit court fee of Rs 8,427.
- Respondents: 1) District Collector and Sole Arbitrator (LA) Palladam Road, Tiruppur; 2) Competent Authority and Special District Revenue Officer (LA), NH‑47, Coimbatore; also deceased parties Rayathal, S. Ponnusamy and Pushpavathy.
- The petition is filed under Section 149 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Simultaneously, an Arbitration Appeal (SR No.158260 of 2026) under Sections 37(1) & (2) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 seeks to set aside Arbitration Order O.P.No.89 of 2023 dated 24‑11‑2023.
- Additional Government Pleader for respondents 1 and 2 appeared and expressed no objection to condonation. An affidavit supporting the petition was filed.
Final Outcome
- The Court, satisfied with the affidavit’s reasons and the lack of objection, condoned the 663‑day delay in payment of the Rs 8,427 court fee.
- The Registry was directed to number the appeal, provided the papers are in order, and to list it for admission before the Court on the same day.
Topics: Court Fee Condonation, Arbitration Appeal, Legal Procedure