Manickam Chettiar v. The Deputy Commercial Tax Officer,

ORDER An order dated 11.12.2025 is assailed on the ground that the petitioner did not have a reasonable opportunity to contest the tax demand on merits.

¶2Mr.R.Sethu Prabakaran, learned Government Advocate (Tax), accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶3On perusal of the impugned order, it is evident that such order was issued without hearing the petitioner. The writ petition has been filed after the period of limitation expired.

¶4On instructions, learned counsel for the petitioner agrees to remit 25% of the disputed tax demand as a condition for remand. An endorsement to that effect has been made on the bundle. Page3 of 4

¶5Subject to the condition that the petitioner remits 25% of the disputed tax demand within thirty days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, the impugned order is set aside and the matter is remanded for re-consideration. After providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, a fresh order shall be issued within three months from the date of remittance of 25% of the disputed tax demand.

¶6The writ petition is disposed of on the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected writ miscellaneous petition is closed. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RNA To

¶1The Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, T Nagar Central III, Chennai Central, Tamilnadu.

¶2The Assistant Commissioner ST, T. Nagar Assessment Circle, Chennai.

¶3The Joint Commissioner (GST Appeals) Chennai,Tamil Nadu. Page4 of 4

SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. RNA and W.M.P.No.31952 of 2026 06-08-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY and W.M.P.No.31952 of 2026 Manickam Chettiar Son of SV Meyappa Chettiar Old No.32 New No.20 Saravanan Street, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Deputy Commercial Tax Officer, T Nagar Central III, Chennai Central, Tamilnadu. 2. The Assistant Commissioner ST, T. Nagar Assessment Circle, Chennai. 3. The Joint Commissioner (GST Appeals) Chennai,Tamil Nadu. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned Order in Form GST DRC-07 bearing Reference No. ZD331225173199A dated 11.12.2025 passed by the 1st Respondent under Section 73 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 and the Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 for the tax period April 2021 to March 2022, quash the same and consequently direct the 1st Page2 of 4 Respondent to afford the Petitioner a reasonable opportunity of hearing, permit the Petitioner to file objections and supporting documents and thereafter pass fresh orders on merits and in accordance with law. For Petitioner(s): M/s. E. Hariharan For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Sethu Prabakaran, Government Advocate (Tax) ***********