M/S.New Royal Ferrous And Non-Ferrous Trading v. The Deputy State Tax Officer

W.M.P.No.32912 of 2022 in W.P.No.33472 of 2022 M.SUNDAR, J., Captioned 'Writ Miscellaneous Petition' ['WMP'] has been filed by the petitioners with a prayer to dispense with production of original 'notice dated 04.12.2022 bearing reference Order No.20031/2022-23' [hereinafter 'impugned notice' for the sake of brevity and convenience] which has been called in question in the main writ petition.

2. Adverting to support affidavit, Mr.J.Ashish, learned counsel for writ petitioner submitted that impugned notice was issued in Salem to the petitioner, there is difficulty in obtaining the original in time and in any case, a photocopy of the impugned notice has been filed in Court. To be noted, this is articulated in Ground (E) of the support affidavit, which reads as follows:

'E. It is submitted that the Respondent had issued a notice dated 04.12.2022 and the same was issued in Salem to the Page Nos.1/3

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M.SUNDAR.J., gpa Petitioner further there is difficulties in obtaining the same on time and hence, the petitioner may be dispense with the production of the original impugned notice dated 04.12.2022 issued by the Respondent. It is further submitted that the Petitioner may be permitted to produce the photocopy of the impugned notice dated 04.12.2022 issued by the Respondent.' 3.In the light of the narrative thus far, considering the facts and circumstances of the case above reason is accepted and dispense with prayer is acceded to. Captioned WMP ordered as prayed for. No costs. 14.12.2022 (1/2) gpa W.M.P.No.32912 of 2022 in W.P.No.33472 of 2022 Page Nos.3/3