Madras High Court
WP/41132/2026 of M/s.Sri Ganesshmurugan Bluemetal Vs The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-20 on 15 October 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP Nos. 41132, 41133 and 41140 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012254922026}
M/s.Sri Ganesshmurugan Bluemetal
SF No. 383/2, Monjanur East, Perakkampalayam, Koonampatti Post,Karur - 639 206, Tamil Nadu Rep by its Managing Partner, Marappa Gounder Gunasekaran
..Petitioner in all W.Ps.
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 in all W.Ps.
COMMON PRAYER: These Writ Petitions are filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to expeditiously dispose of the appeals filed dated 03.04.2026, 30.03.2025 and 30.03.2025 by the petitioner for AY 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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 appeals filed by the petitioner.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that, being aggrieved by the assessment orders and the consequential penalty proceedings, the petitioner preferred statutory appeals before the appellate authority on 30.03.2025, 30.03.2025, and 03.04.2026 for the Assessment Years 2019-20, 2020-21, 2024- 25, respectively. However, the said appeals have not yet been disposed of and remain pending. Hence, the petitioner seeks a direction for their expeditious disposal.
3. Mr. A.N.R. Jayaprathap, learned Junior Standing Counsel, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent and submits that the appeals 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 appeals dated 30.03.2025, 30.03.2025, and 03.04.2026, 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
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. 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 Nos. 41132, 41133 and 41140 of 2026 15-10-2026