(Kurian Joseph and Sanjay Kishan Kaul, JJ.)
The Management of TNSTC __________________________ Petitioner
v.
D. Dhanapalan ____________________________________ Respondent
Special Leave Petition (Civil) Diary No(s). 20191/2018, decided on July 6, 2018
(For Admission and I.R. and IA No. 79541/2018-Condonation of Delay in Filing and IA No. 79542/2018-Exemption From Filing O.T.)
With
Diary No(s). 20201/2018 (XII) (For Admission and I.R. and IA No. 79797/2018-Condonation of Delay in Filing and IA No. 79800/2018-Exemption From Filing O.T.) Diary No(s). 20203/2018 (XII) (For Admission and I.R. and IA No. 79526/2018-Condonation of Delay in Filing and IA No. 79527/2018-Exemption From Filing O.T.) Diary No(s). 20199/2018 (XII) (For Admission and I.R. and IA No. 79500/2018-Condonation of Delay in Filing and IA No. 79502/2018-Exemption From Filing O.T.) Diary No(s). 20194/2018 (XII) (For Admission and I.R. and IA No. 81968/2018-Condonation of Delay in Filing and IA No. 81969/2018-Exemption From Filing O.T.)
The Order of the court was delivered by
Order
1. These are the cases where the petitioner was non-suited by the High Court on the ground of filing the case with a long delay of 1257 days. It is shocking and strange to us that the Special Leave Petitions against that dismissal, have been filed before this Court with a delay of 727 days.
2. We do not find any satisfactory explanation for the delay except the statement that the counsel for the petitioner did not file an application for a certified copy. Whether the officers have been diligent in prosecuting cases is something to be looked into.
3. We direct the Managing Director of the Corporation to look into the litigation policy of the Corporation and ensure that the Corporation is not put to any loss by the casual and negligent approach on the part of those connected with litigation. A report on the action taken and the framing of an appropriate litigation policy shall be filed by the Managing Director of the Corporation within eight weeks from today.
4. The Special Leave Petitions are dismissed on the ground of delay.
5. The Registry shall list the Office Report for Directions along with the report as soon as the same is filed.
6. Pending interlocutory application(s) is/are disposed of.
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