Naga Jewel Palace (Gstin 33Agqpr9009Q1Zh) v. Assistant Commissioner(St)

ORDER Mrs.K.Vasanthamala, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the 1st Respondent and Mr.R.P.Pragadish, learned Senior Standing Counsel and Mr.J.Harikrishnan, learned counsel takes notice for the 2nd Respondent.

¶2This Writ Petition is being disposed of at the stage of admission itself with the consent of the learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned counsel for the Respondents.

¶3In this writ petition, the petitioner is before this Court against the impugned order dated 10.12.2025 whereby the proposal made in the Show cause Notice in DRC – 01 dated 07.09.2025 has been confirmed.

¶4The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner had submitted replies to the notice in Form GST DRC – 01 dated 01.09.2025 on 25.09.2025 and

07.11.2025. Despite the same, the demand has been confirmed by the respondents vide impugned order without affording the petitioner an opportunity of personal hearing.

¶5On perusal of the respective DRC-06 dated 25.09.2025 and

07.11.2025, it indicates that the petitioner has not opted for a personal hearing. Page3 of 5 A further perusal of the impugned order also reveals that the petitioner's replies have been considered and appropriate orders have been passed on merits.

¶6Therefore, there is no scope for interference, as a no procedural violation has been committed by the respondents while passing the impugned order.

¶7Considering the same, the writ petition filed by the petitioner is liable to be dismissed and is accordingly dismissed. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to file an appeal before the Appellate Authority within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8In case the Petitioner complies with the above stipulation, the Appellate Authority shall proceed to consider the appeal and pass a final order on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, without reference to limitation on its own turn.

¶9In case the Petitioner fails to comply with any of the stipulations, the Respondents are at liberty to proceed against the Petitioner to recover the tax in accordance with law as if this Writ Petition was dismissed in limine today.

¶10Needless to state, before passing any such order, the Respondents shall give due notice to the Petitioner. Page4 of 5

¶11This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above observations. No costs. Connected Writ Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 27-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order AV To

1.The Assistant Commissioner(ST) VELLORE RURAL ASSESSMENT CIRCLE, No.4, Fort Round Road/ Bharathiyar Salai, Vellore-632 001.

2.The Assistant Commissioner Of CGST & Central Excise VELLORE DIVISION VELLORE RANGE Central Revenue Building, Barrack Maidan, Officers Line, Vellore 632 001 WPoNo.o7653oofo2026 C.SARAVANAN,oJ. AV WPoNo.o7653oofo2026 and WMPoNos.8274o&o8277oofo2026 27-02-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C. SARAVANAN and WMP Nos.8274 & 8277 of 2026 Naga Jewel Palace (GSTIN:33AGQPR9009Q1ZH) Rep by its Proprietor N Rajesh Khanna 46, Main Bazaar, Vellore- 632 004. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Assistant Commissioner(ST) VELLORE RURAL ASSESSMENT CIRCLE, No.4, Fort Round Road/ Bharathiyar Salai, Vellore- 632 001. 2. Assistant Commissioner Of CGST & Central Excise VELLORE DIVISION VELLORE RANGE Central Revenue Building, Barrack Maidan, Officers Line, Vellore 632 001 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Certiorari to call for the entire records on the file of the 1st Respondent in connection with impugned order dated 10.12.2025 Vide Ref No. ARN/ RFN/ Case ID AD330725069120C passed by the 1st Respondent and quash the same. For Petitioner(s): M/s.P C Harikumar And Associates For R1: Mrs.K.Vasanthamala Government Advocate. Page2 of 5 For R2: Mr.R.P.Pragadish, Senior Standing Counsel and Mr.J.Harikrishnan