Madras High Court
WP/41717/2026 of M/S.R Mallika Construction Vs Assistant Commissioner (Circle) on 16 October 2026
WP No. 41717 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP No. 41717 of 2026
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M/s.R.Mallika Construction,
Represented by its Partner T.Ramesh,
No. 41, Periyakappan Kulam, Kaikalakuppam, Cuddalore – 607 802.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
Assistant Commissioner (Circle),
Commercial Tax Building, Ulundurpet Road, Vayaloor, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore – 606 001.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the Order for Cancellation of Registration dated 19.06.2019 bearing Reference No. ZA3306190488841 passed by the 1st respondent and quash the same and to consequently restore Petitioners Registration in GSTIN 33AAIFR9117P1ZN.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.T.Ajay Shankar
For Respondent(s):
Mr.I.Dinesh
Additional Government Pleader (T)
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This writ petition has been filed challenging impugned order dated 19.06.2019 passed by the respondent.
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2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that due to the personal issues and financial constraints, the petitioner had not filed the GST returns for a period of 6 months. Under these circumstances, the GST Registration of the petitioner was cancelled by the respondent vide order dated 19.06.2019.
3. Further, he would submit that the petitioner is willing to file his GST returns and pay the entire tax liabilities along with applicable interest and penalty, if any. Hence, he requests this Court to revoke the order passed by the respondent for cancellation of GST Registration of the petitioner.
4. In reply, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent confirms that the GST registration of the petitioner was cancelled by the respondent vide impugned order dated 19.06.2019 and requests this Court to pass an appropriate order.
5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent and also perused the materials available on record.
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6. In this case, the GST registration of the petitioner was cancelled by the respondent vide the impugned order dated 19.06.2019. According to the petitioner, due to personal issues and financial constraints, he was unable to run his business and hence, he had failed to file his returns continuously for a period of 6 months. The reason provided for non-compliance with the relevant provisions of the Act within the prescribed time, in the considered opinion of this Court, appears to be genuine.
7. In view of the above, this Court is inclined to revoke the impugned order passed by the respondent canceling the GST registration of the petitioner and pass the following orders:-
(i) The cancellation of the petitioner’s GST registration is hereby revoked. The respondent shall take suitable steps by instructing GST Network, New Delhi to make suitable changes in the architecture of the GST Web portal to allow the petitioner to file the returns and to pay the tax/penalty/fine, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
(ii) The petitioner is directed to file returns for the period till date, if not filed, together with tax dues along with interest thereon and the fee fixed for belated filing of returns within a period of 4 weeks from the date of restoration of GST Registration of the petitioner.
(iii) It is made clear that such payment of tax, interest, fine/fee etc. shall not be allowed to be made or adjusted from
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and out of any Input Tax Credit (ITC) which may be lying unutilized or unclaimed in the hands of the petitioner.
(vi) If any ITC has remained unutilized, it shall not be utilised until it is scrutinized and approved by an appropriate or competent officer of the Department.
(v) Only such approved ITC shall be allowed to be utilized thereafter for discharging future tax liability under the Act and Rules.
(vi) If any ITC was earned, it shall be allowed to be utilised only after scrutinising and approving by the respondent or any other competent authority.
(vii) If any of the aforesaid conditions is not complied with by the petitioner, the benefit granted under this order will automatically ceased to operate.
8. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 16-10-2026 (1/2) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No rst
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To Assistant Commissioner (Circle) Commercial Tax Building, Ulundurpet Road, Vayaloor, Virudhachalam, Cuddalore – 606 001.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. rst WP No. 41717 of 2026 16-10-2026 (1/2)
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