Mrs Geetha Mani v. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)

ORDER This case is listed under the caption "for admission". When the case was called, there was no representation on behalf of the Petitioner. Thereafter, the matter was passed over to facilitate the counsel for the Petitioner to appear and assist the Court.

¶2The learned Senior Standing Counsel for the Respondents is present through Video Conferencing.

¶3This Writ Petition is filed for a mandamus to direct the 5th Respondent to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 17.09.2025 and for a further direction to the Respondents to dispose of the appeal dated

21.01.2020 filed by the Petitioner against the Assessment order dated

26.12.2019 for the Assessment Year 2017 – 2018.

¶4The learned Senior Standing Counsel for the Respondent would submit that appropriate orders may be passed, taking note of the fact that the appeal was filed as early as on 21.01.2020 against the aforesaid Assessment order.

¶5Recording the above submission of the learned Senior Standing Counsel for the Respondents, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the Respondents to consider the representation of the Petitioner and to dispose of the appeal filed by the Petitioner on 21.07.2020 as expeditiously as possible preferably within a period of nine months from today.

¶6This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

28.01.2026 jas To:

1.The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), Main Building, 2nd Floor, No.121, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034.

2.The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Office of Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Non-Corp Circle 3(1) CHE, Room No.623A, Wanaparthy Block, 6th Floor, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.

3.The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre.

4.The Income Tax Department, Addl/JCIT (A) – 2, Guwahati.

5.The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax – 4, Income Tax New Building, 121, MG Road, Chennai – 600 034.

C.SARAVANAN, J. jas

28.01.2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 28.01.2026 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN Geetha Mani ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), Main Building, 2nd Floor, No.121, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034. 2.The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Office of Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Non-Corp Circle 3(1) CHE, Room No.623A, Wanaparthy Block, 6th Floor, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. 3.The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre. 4.The Income Tax Department, Addl/JCIT (A) – 2, Guwahati. 5.The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax – 4, Income Tax New Building, 121, MG Road, Chennai – 600 034. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 5th Respondent to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 17.09.2025 and further direct the Respondents for speedy disposal of appeal filed dated 21.01.2020 for AY 2017 – 2018 by the Petitioner being a senior citizen in accordance with law. For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mrs.S.Premalatha Senior Standing Counsel