CMP No.12875 of 2026 in TCA SR No.4676 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN C.M.P.No.12875 of 2026 in T.C.A.SR No.4676 of 2026 The Principal Commissioner of Income tax-1 Chennai 034. Applicant(s) Vs Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited Chola Crest C54 and C55, Super B-4, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Guindy Industrial Estate SO, Chennai 600 032. Respondent(s) For Applicant(s): Mr. T.Ravi Kumar Senior Standing Counsel ___________ Page 1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMP No.12875 of 2026 in TCA SR No.4676 of 2026 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the applicant. None for the respondent, despite service of notice. This application has been filed to condone the delay of 126 days in filing the tax case appeal. Satisfied with the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit, the delay is condoned and the application is allowed. The Registry is directed to number the appeal, if it is otherwise in order and list the same for admission. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 14.07.2026 bbr ___________ Page 2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

CMP No.12875 of 2026 in TCA SR No.4676 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN C.M.P.No.12875 of 2026 in T.C.A.SR No.4676 of 2026 The Principal Commissioner of Income tax-1 Chennai 034. Applicant(s) Vs Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited Chola Crest C54 and C55, Super B-4, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, Guindy Industrial Estate SO, Chennai 600 032. Respondent(s) For Applicant(s): Mr. T.Ravi Kumar Senior Standing Counsel ___________ Page 1 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis CMP No.12875 of 2026 in TCA SR No.4676 of 2026 ORDER (Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the applicant. None for the respondent, despite service of notice. This application has been filed to condone the delay of 126 days in filing the tax case appeal. Satisfied with the reasons stated in the accompanying affidavit, the delay is condoned and the application is allowed. The Registry is directed to number the appeal, if it is otherwise in order and list the same for admission. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 14.07.2026 bbr ___________ Page 2 of 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis