WP No. 18118 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY WP No. 18118 of 2026 and WMP.Nos.19480 & 19484 of 2026 M/s.Palani Homess Rep By Its Proprietor R.Palaniammal, No.66, A3, Narayanam Flats, Jawahar Street, Ram Nagar, Ambattur, Chennai-600 053. ..Petitioner Vs The Deputy Commercial Tax Office - I Ambattur Assessment circle 3rd floor, No.323, Integrated building for commercial Taxes and Registration Department Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. ..Respondent Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the entire records relating to the order dated 12.12.2025 made in GSTIN/33CDKPP0098N1Z0/2021-22 on the file of the respondent herein and quash the same and consequently direct the respondent to provide personal hearing to the petitioner on the principles of natural justice. For Petitioner: Ms. V.Suguna for Mr. C.Munusamy For Respondent: Mr. L.Gokulraj Government Counsel (Tax) ORDER An order dated 12.12.2025 is assailed in this writ petition on the ground of alleged breach of principles of natural justice. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18118 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. Mr.L.Gokulraj, learned Government Counsel (Tax), accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. 3. The period of limitation for filing an appeal has expired. On instructions, learned counsel for the petitioner agrees to pay 25% of the disputed tax demand. An endorsement to that effect is made on the bundle. 4. Subject to the condition that the petitioner remits 25% of the disputed tax demand, as agreed to, 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. 5. The writ petition is disposed of on the above terms. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. There shall be no order as to costs. 04-06-2026 Index: Yes/No (2/3) Neutral Citation: Yes/No kj https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18118 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 To The Deputy Commercial Tax Office - I Ambattur Assessment circle 3rd floor, No.323, Integrated building for commercial Taxes and Registration Department Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18118 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. KJ WP No. 18118 of 2026 and WMP.Nos.19480 & 19484 of 2026 04-06-2026 (2/3) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis