Madras Electrical And Data Solutions, v. The Assistant Commissioner (St),
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29-05-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.Nos.22426 & 22433 of 2026 Madras Electrical & Data Solutions, Represented by its Proprietrix, Mrs.Chandrakala, No.236, Govindhappa Street, Seven Wells, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600 001.
..Petitioner Vs The Assistant Commissioner (ST), Broadway Assessment Circle, No.32, Integrated Commercial Taxes Office Complex, Room No. 304, 3rd floor, Elephant Gate Bridge Road, Vepery, Chennai -600 003.
..Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of Certiorari, calling for the records on the files of the learned respondent herein in GSTIN/33AGWPC0582H1ZD/2021-22 in FORM GST DRC-07 in Order Reference No. ZD331225455447C dated 30.12.2025 and quash the same.
For Petitioner :
Mr.B.Syed Abdul Wakeel For Respondent :
Ms.G.Dhana Madhri Government Counsel *****
O R D E R
Heard both sides.
2.The petitioner suffered an assessment order at the hands of the respondent. The order was passed on 30.12.2025. Appeal period has already expired. The petitioner is permitted to file an appeal within a period of thirty
(30) days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The same shall be entertained without reference to limitation. Of course, the petitioner has to pay 25% of the disputed tax amount as pre-deposit. Upon the petitioner remitting 25% of the pre-deposit amount and filing appeal within the stipulated time, the attachment made in the petitioner's bank account shall stand lifted. If the petitioner fails to remit the pre-deposit amount and/or file an appeal within thirty (30) days as mentioned above, the benefit of this order shall stand recalled automatically.
This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 29-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gm/maya
To The Assistant Commissioner (ST), Broadway Assessment Circle, No.32, Integrated Commercial Taxes Office Complex, Room No. 304, 3rd floor, Elephant Gate Bridge Road, Vepery, Chennai -600 003.
G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
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