Madras High CourtWP(MD)/13478/2018disposed of

M/S.Sree Kumar Textiles Pvt. v. Government Of Tamil Nadu

2025-09-10Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Writ Petition(MD)No.13478 of 2018 and W.M.P(MD)No.12286 of 2018 1.M/s Sree Kumar Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Rep. by its Managing Director, V.Sathappan G-1 Industrial Estate, K.Pudur, Madurai - 625 007.

2.V.Sathappan 3.N.Visalakshi ..Petitioners Vs 1.Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Industries Department, Fort. St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Chairman, 1/6

3.The Managing Director, 4.General Manager (A & LA), ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorari to call for the records relating to the impugned notice dated 21.05.2018 issued by the fourth respondent vide Ref.No.F&R/IFST/Sree Kumar Textiles/17 for the recovery of a sum of Rs.12,89,648/- from the petitioners for the amount due towards the Interest Free Sales Tax loan availed by the first petitioner company. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Thiyagarajan For Respondents : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Spl. Govt. Pleader (for R1) Mr.P.Kanagaraja (for R2 to R4) 2/6

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned notice dated 21.05.2018 issued by the fourth respondent vide Ref.No.F&R/IFST/Sree Kumar Textiles/17, demanding recovery of a sum of Rs.12,89,648/- from the petitioners towards the dues arising under the Interest Free Sales Tax (IFST) loan availed by the first petitioner company.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 2 to 4 submitted that the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) has made a recommendation to the authorities concerned to consider the petitioners' case for waiver of interest in respect of the said loan.

3. In view of the above submission and taking into consideration the efflux of time, this Court directs the first respondent to accept the recommendation made by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited (SIPCOT) and extend the benefit of waiver of interest to the petitioners.

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4. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 10.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn To 1.Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Industries Department, Fort. St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Chairman, 3.The Managing Director, 4/6

4.General Manager (A & LA), 5/6

P.T.ASHA, J.

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