Gasket India Private Limited vs The Secretary Department of Commercial Tax, Government of Tamilnadu, The Assistant Commissioner and The Authorized Officer State Bank of India, Stressed Assets Recovery Branch

M. Jaichandren, J.—Mr. B. Anandan, the learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the Respondents.

The learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the second Respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 13.6.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the Respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

In view of the submissions made by the learned Counsels appearing on either side, the second Respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 13.6.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The Petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 13.6.2011, to the second Respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Connected M.P. No. 1 of 2011 is closed.