Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9661/2020disposed of

Tvl.Prabhat Saw Mill v. The State Tax Officer

2020-08-20Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)Nos.9661 and 9706 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.08.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)Nos.9661 and 9706 of 2020 Tvl.Prabhat Saw Mill, Represented by its Partner Hittesh S.Patel ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.9661 of 2020 Tvl.Sridhar Wood Industries, Represented by its Partner Hittesh S.Patel ... Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.9706 of 2020 Vs.

The State Tax Officer, (Previous known as Commercial Tax Officer), Commercial Tax Building, Shencottai.

... Respondent in both W.Ps Common Prayer: Writ petitions are filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the representation dated 09.01.2020 within stipulated period as may be fixed by this Court. (in both W.Ps) For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karunakar For Respondent : Mrs.J.Padmavathy Devi, Special Government Pleader C O M M O N O R D E R Heard the learned counsel on either side. All that the petitioners want is the consideration of the petition mentioned representation.

2.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent has some reservations in this regard. I make it clear that I am only directing the respondent to take a call in the matter. I am not asking the respondent to pass order in a particular way or manner. This is left to the discretion of the respondent. The respondent shall dispose of the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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W.P.(MD)Nos.9661 and 9706 of 2020 3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/- Deputy Registrar(Accounts) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To:

The State Tax Officer, (Previous known as Commercial Tax Officer), Commercial Tax Building, Shencottai.

+1 CC to M/s.GP ( SR-14737[F] dated 24/08/2020 ) +2 CC to M/s.S. KARUNAKAR, Advocate ( SR-14609 & 14610 [F] dated 21/08/2020 ) W.P.(MD)Nos.9661 and 9706 of 2020 20.08.2020 ma(CO) TR(02.09.2020) 2P 5C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2