WP No. 19521 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09.06.2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY WP No. 19521 of 2026 and W.M.P. No.20798 of 2026 Palanisamy S/o.Poosaripalayam Sennimalai Gounder, 218, Muniyappan Kovil Thottam, Kalliyangadu, TN Palayam, Erode District-638 506. ..Petitioner Vs The Deputy State Tax Officer 1 Sathyamangalam Assessment circle Sathiayamangalam Erode District. ..Respondent Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of certiorari to call for the records of the impugned summary order dated 03.11.2025 in DRC-07 vide Ref. No. ZD331125027275R passed by the Respondent and quash the same as arbitrary, against the principles of natural justice and total inconformity with the provisions of the GST Act, 2017. For Petitioner: Mr.Vasanthanayagan K For Respondent: Mr.L.Gokulraj, Government Counsel (Tax) ORDER An order dated 03.11.2025 is impugned primarily on the ground of breach of principles of natural justice. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 19521 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 3 2. Mr.L.Gokulraj, learned Government Counsel (Tax), accepts notice for 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 petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. 09.06.2026 Index: Yes/No Neutral Citation: Yes/No mmi To The Deputy State Tax Officer 1 Sathyamangalam Assessment circle Sathiayamangalam, Erode District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 19521 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 3 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. mmi WP No. 19521 of 2026 09.06.2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis