A writ petition challenging demand for entry tax was disposed of after the petitioner paid the disputed arrears during the pendency of the petition, rendering further adjudication unnecessary.
No further adjudication; connected miscellaneous petitions closed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 08.09.2021
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM
WP NO.10705 OF 2006 AND WMP NOS.12145 & 12146 OF 2006
Tvl. Travel Masters India Private Ltd., No.9, Visweswarapuram Street, Mylapore, Chennai, rep. By its Managing Director, Mr.Ramji . .. Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu, rep. by its Secretary, Commercial Taxes Department, Fort St. George, Chennai -9. 2. The Commercial Tax Officer, Greams Road, Chennai – 6. 3. The Motor Vehicles Inspector, Triplicane Unit Office, Mandaveli, Chennai. 4. The Regional Transport Officer, Chennai South, Chennai - 41. .. Respondents
PRAYER:
This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents and their subordinates from demanding or collecting entry tax in respect of the petitioner's imported vehicle bearing Chassis No.WBAFB 72030 and Engine No.26626005 to be registered with the respondents 3 and 4.
For Petitioner : Mr.V.Santharam For Respondents : Mr.V.Veluchamy Government Advocate
O R D E R
The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner made a submission that during the pendency of the writ petition the balance arrears of Entry Tax due i.e. a sum of Rs.3,53,078/was paid by the petitioner on 06.09.2021 [vide Doha Bank D.D.No.001515 dated 06.09.2021].
2. In view of the fact that the petitioner has paid the Entry Tax as demanded, no further adjudication needs to be undertaken. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No Costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar(CS IX)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
ars
To
WP No.10705 of 2006
PVS(CO)
PM/05/10/2021
Tvl. Travel Masters India Private Ltd.
The State of Tamilnadu
The Commercial Tax Officer
The Motor Vehicles Inspector
The Regional Transport Officer
S.M.Subramaniam
As recorded by the court registry
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