Madras High Court
WP/41044/2026 of Marappa Gounder Gunasekaran Vs The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-20 on 15 October 2026
WP No. 41044 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP No. 41044 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012254852026}
Marappa Gounder Gunasekaran
No. 9/91, Melakulathurpatti,Viswanathapuri (PO), Aravakurichi TK,Karur - 639002, Tamil Nadu.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-20
Room No. 725-C, 7th Floor, Vaigai Building, Aaykar Bhawan, 121, M.G. Road, Nungambakkam,Chennai - 600 034.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus directing the Respondent to expeditiously dispose of the appeal filed dated 30.03.2025 by the Petitioner for AY 2023-24.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. Shurith Parthasarathy
for Mr. S.Saravana Kumaran
For Respondent(s):
Mr. A.N.R.Jayaprathap
Junior Standing Counsel
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to expeditiously dispose of the statutory appeal filed by the petitioner.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that, being aggrieved by the assessment order, the petitioner preferred a statutory appeal before the appellate authority on 30.03.2025, for the Assessment Year 2023-24. However, the said appeal has not yet been disposed of and remains pending. Hence, the petitioner seeks a direction for its expeditious disposal.
3. Mr. A.N.R. Jayaprathap, learned Junior Standing Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent and submits that the appeal filed by the petitioner will be considered and disposed of on merits within a period of six (6) months.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on both sides, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's
WP No. 41044 of 2026 appeal dated 30.03.2025 and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law. This exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and affording them a reasonable opportunity of a personal hearing.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 15-10-2026 Asi To The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-20 Room No. 725-C, 7th Floor, Vaigai Building, Aaykar Bhawan, 121, M.G. Road, Nungambakkam,Chennai - 600 034.
WP No. 41044 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 41044 of 2026 15-10-2026