WP No. 21467 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY WP No. 21467 of 2026 and W.M.P.No.23226 of 2026 Apollo Products Represented by its Proprietor R Samraj 2/257A, Karakuppam, Emakkalnatham Post, Krishnagiri 635 104 ..Petitioner(s) Vs Deputy State Tax Officer I Krishnagiri II (Assessment Circle), krishnagiri 635 115 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the order dated 15.11.2025 bearing reference No. ZD331125267254L in Form DRC 07 issued by the Respondent in respect of GSTIN 33BJPPS2398N1Z9/2021-22, and quash the same as illegal, arbitrary, contrary to material facts and in violation of the principles of natural justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Vaani Sreekant Iyer For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Gokulraj, Government Counsel (Tax) ******* https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21467 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER An order dated 15.11.2025 is assailed on the ground that the petitioner did not have a reasonable opportunity to contest the tax demand on merits. 2. Mr.L.Gokulraj, learned Government Counsel (Tax), accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. 3. On perusal of the impugned order, it is evident that such order was issued without hearing the petitioner. The writ petition has been filed shortly after the period of limitation expired. 4. On 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. 5. Subject 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21467 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6. The writ petition is disposed of on the above terms. Consequently, connected writ miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. 16-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No RNA To Deputy State Tax Officer I Krishnagiri II (Assessment Circle), krishnagiri 635 115 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 21467 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. RNA WP No. 21467 of 2026 and W.M.P.No.23226 of 2026 16-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis