Softbery Solutions v. The State Tax Officer Iv (Ins)

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN & W.M.P.(MD)No.22724 of 2025 M/s.Softbery Solutions, Represented by its Proprietor M.G.Manisekaran, 33BFJPM9742L2ZV, No.3, Vallal Alagappar Street, Karaikudi, Sivagangai.

... Petitioner Vs.

The State Tax Officer-IV (Ins) Virudhunagar Intelligence, Virudhunagar.

... Respondent 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 in the impugned Order in DRC 07 Ref.No.ZD330325262536F/2023-24 dated 31.03.2025 issued by the Respondent and quash the same as it is without jurisdiction and clear violation of statutory provisions. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karunakar For Respondent : Mr.J.K.Jeyaseelan Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner suffered an exparte order at the hands of the respondent. The order was passed on 31.03.2025. Appeal period has already expired. The petitioner is permitted to file an appeal within 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 10% of the disputed tax amount as predeposit. If the petitioner fails to remit the predeposit amount and / or file an appeal within four weeks as mentioned above, the benefit of this order shall stand recalled automatically.

3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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To The State Tax Officer-IV (Ins) Virudhunagar Intelligence, Virudhunagar.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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