R.Ravikumar v. The Deputy Commercial Tax Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN & W.M.P.(MD)No.25069 of 2025 Tvl.R.Ravikumar Contractor, 33AQBPR5467M3ZB 64/3, Ward 13, Madurai Road, Usilampatti, Madurai.

... Petitioner Vs.

The Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Madurai Rural (West) Assessment Circle, Madurai.

... 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 Ref.No. ZD3302252040634 dated 20.02.2025 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 20.02.2025. 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 Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, Madurai Rural (West) Assessment Circle, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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