Madras High CourtWP/18899/2026disposed of

Chandramohan Ranjinikanth v. The State Tax Officer

2026-06-05Honourable Mr Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY and W.M.P.Nos.20191 & 20193 of 2026 Chandramohan Ranjinikanth Proprietor of Thanishka Enterprises, New No. 63/ 1, Old No. 63/ 48 Seerangan Street Number 1 Salem Tamil Nadu 636006 ..Petitioner(s) Vs The State Tax Officer Kondalampatty, Salem-I ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records in Reference ZD3311253192013 dated 18.11.2025 on the file of the Respondent relating to F.Y.2021-2022 and quash the same. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Lokeshwaran for Mr.S.Gunaseelan For Respondent(s):

Ms.Amirta Poonkodi Dinakaran, Government Counsel (Tax) ***********

ORDER

An order dated 18.11.2025 is assailed on the ground that the petitioner did not have a reasonable opportunity to contest the tax demand on merits.

2. Ms.Amirta Poonkodi Dinakaran, learned Government Counsel (Tax), accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

3. On perusal of the impugned order, it is evident that such order was issued without hearing the petitioner. The writ petition has been filed after the period of limitation expired.

4. On instructions, learned counsel for the petitioner agrees to remit 25% of the disputed tax demand as a condition for remand. An endorsement to that effect has been made on the bundle.

5. Subject to the condition that the petitioner remits 25% of the disputed tax demand within thirty days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, the impugned order is set aside and the matter is remanded for re-consideration. After providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, a fresh order shall be issued within three months from the date of remittance of 25% of the disputed tax demand.

6. The writ petition is disposed of on the above terms. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

05-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RNA To The State Tax Officer Kondalampatty, Salem-I

SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.

RNA and W.M.P.Nos.20191 & 20193 of 2026 05-06-2026