1 ca521-11.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION COMPANY APPLICATION NO.521 OF 2011 IN COMPANY PETITION NO.743 OF 1990 M/s.United Metachem Pvt Ltd .. Petitioner versus The State of Maharashtra through The Commissioner of Sales Tax .. Applicant And The O.L of M/s.Mafatlal Engineering .. Respondent Mr.R.J.Mane, A.G.P for the applicant. Mrs.Rupa Surve, Assistant O.L present. CORAM : S.C.DHARMADHIKARI, J. 11th November 2011. P.C.: This is a claim by the Department of Sales Tax against the company in liquidation. It is stated that the order of winding up was passed on 30th September 1999, but the claim could not be lodged for the reasons that are set out in the affidavit in support. The delay is, therefore, of nearly seven years. For the reasons set out in the affidavit 2 ca521-11.doc in support and since the claim is of recovery of Sales Tax, which is public dues, delay is condoned. The Official Liquidator to scrutinise the claim on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. Company Application is disposed off. (S.C.DHARMADHIKARI, J)