B. Star Traders v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.9188 of 2025 ====================================================== B. Star Traders Hardia Mor, Rajauli, Nawada through through its Proprietor Sanoj Kumar, Gender- Male, aged about 30 years, Son of Shri Munni Lal, Resident of Village Bhalua and P.O.- Chaube, P.S.- Sirdala, District- Nawada and Currently residing at Village Hardia Mor, P.O. and P.S.- Rajouli, DistrictNawada. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

1.

The State of Bihar through the Principal Secretary, Commercial Taxes Department, Government of Bihar, Patna.

2.

The Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Department, Patna, Bihar. 3.

The Joint Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Nawada Circle, Nawada. 4.

The Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Nawada Circle, Nawada. 5.

The Certificate Officer-cum-Assistant Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, Nawada Circle, Nawada.

... ... Respondent/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Utsav For the Respondent/s :

Mr. Vivek Prasad, Government Pleader (7) :

Mr. Sanjay Kumar, AC to GP7 :

Ms. Roona Ac to GP8 ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE A. ABHISHEK REDDY ORAL ORDER 17-06-2025 Without going into the merits or demerits of the case, having regard to the fact that the petitioner is only challenging the notice issued under Section 7 of the Bihar and Orissa Public Demand Recovery Act, 1914. This Court is of the opinion that the ends of justice would be served if the present writ petition is disposed of directing the petitioner to file his objections under Section 9 of the Act within a period of four weeks from today. On such objection being filed, the Certificate Officer shall pass a reasoned order under Section 10 duly taking into account the

Patna High Court CWJC No.9188 of 2025(2) dt.17-06-2025 2/2 objections filed by the petitioner. The entire exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of twelve weeks from the date of filing of the objections by the petitioner. It is needless to mention that the petitioner shall be given an opportunity of hearing before any orders are passed. Any order passed shall be communicated to the petitioner.

2. Till such time the final orders are passed, the authorities are directed not to take any coercive steps against the petitioner. In case the petitioner fails to file his objections within the time stipulated by this Court, the authorities are free to pass necessary orders and take necessary action strictly in accordance with law.

3. With the above directions, the present writ petition stands disposed of.

(A. Abhishek Reddy, J) Ayush/- U