IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26.4.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition Nos.10618,10619,10620 and 10621 of 2011 M/S.SHREEPAL SILK AND SAREES REP BY ITS PROPRIETOR MR. SHRIPAL T. LALWANI [ PETITIONER in W.P.10618/2011 M/s. Parchi silks represented by its Proprietor Mr.Ashok Kumar Sharff [ PETITIONER in W.P.10619/2011 M/s. Subbham Enterprises represented by its Proprietor Mr. Rakesh Mishra [ PETITIONER in W.P.10620/2011 M/s. Trimurti International represented by its Proprietor Mr. Binod Kumar Goenka [ PETITIONER in W.P.10621/2011 Vs 1 CUSTOMS EXCISE AND SERVICE TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, (SOUTH ZONAL BENCH) SHASTRI BHAVAN ANNEXE 1ST FLOOR 26, HADDOWS ROAD CHENNAI 6 2 THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (SEAPORT-IMPORTS), CUSTOM HOUSE NO.60, RAJAJI SALAI CHENNAI 1 RESPONDENTS in all Wps Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal bearing No.C/36/11, C.37/11,38/11,39/11, 32/11, 33/11, & 34/11, along with applications No. C/S/31/11 and C/EH/42/11 43/11, 44/11, & 45/11, pending before the 1st respondent within a time frame as may be imposed by this Honourable court. For petitioners : Mr.S.Murugappan For respondents : Mr.S.Udayakumar CGSC https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ C O M M O N O R D E R Mr.S.Udayakumar, the learned Central Government Standing Counsel, takes notice for the respondents. 2. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioners had submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeals, dated 19.1.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned Central Government Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeals, dated 19.1.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, not later than eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioners are directed to furnish copies of the appeals, dated 19.1.2011, to the first respondent, along with the copies 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. 5. Accordingly, the writ petitions are disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Connected M.P.Nos.1 of 2011 are closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar. /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar. lan To: 1 CUSTOMS EXCISE AND SERVICE TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, (SOUTH ZONAL BENCH) SHASTRI BHAVAN ANNEXE 1ST FLOOR 26, HADDOWS ROAD CHENNAI 6 2 THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS (SEAPORT-IMPORTS), CUSTOM HOUSE NO.60, RAJAJI SALAI CHENNAI 1 4 ccs to Mr.S. Murugappan, Advocate, Sr. 28551, 28550, 28549 4 ccs to Mr.S. Udayakumar, CGSC, Sr. 28653, 28656, 28655, 28654 Writ Petition Nos.10618,10619,10620 and 10621 of 2011 TS (CO) kk 28/4 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/