IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20.4.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition Nos.9963,9964 and 9965 of 2011 1 MR.RAJA BHANDARI [ PETITIONER IN ALL THE WRIT PETITIONS ] Vs 1 THE COMMISSIONER CORPORATION OF CHENNAI RIPPON BUILDING PARK TOWN CHENNAI-3. 2 THE REVENUE OFFICER ZONE-II CORPORATION OF CHENNAI 74 BASIN BRIDGE ROAD CHENNAI-1. [ RESPONDENTS IN ALL THE WRIT PETITIONS] W.P.No.9963 of 2011: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records in respect of the impugned E-Post Demand Notice bearing Bill No.02-030-1332-002 Nil dated served on the petitioner on 3.3.2011 in respect of the property bearing Old No.4, New No.7, Basement Floor, Davidson Street, Chennai-1 and quash the same and consequentially forbearing the respondents from levying, demanding or recovering Property Tax and Incidental Tax retrospectively in respect of the above said Property. W.P.No.9964 of 2011: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records in respect of the impugned E-Post Demand Notice bearing Bill No.02-030-1334-001 Nil dated, served on the petitioner on 3.3.2011 in respect of the property bearing Old No.4, New No.7, Ground Floor, Davidson Street, Chennai-1, and quash the same and consequentially forbearing the respondents from levying, demanding or recovering Property Tax and Incidental Tax retrospectively in respect of the above said Property. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ W.P.No.9965 of 2011: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records in respect of the impugned E-Post Demand Notice bearing Bill No.02-030-1335-003 Nil dated, served on the petitioner on 3.3.2011 in respect of the property bearing Old No.4 New No.7 Second Floor, Davidson Street, Chennai-1 and quash the same and consequentially forbearing the respondents from levying, demanding or recovering Property Tax and Incidental Tax retrospectively in respect of the above said Property. For petitioner : Mr.A.Prabhakaran For respondents : Mr.V.Bharathidasan O R D E R Mr.V.Bharathidasan, the learned counsel, takes notice for the respondents. 2. Though the prayer is for a larger relief, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeals, dated 29.12.2009, received by the office of the first respondent, on 30.12.2009, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. He had also submitted that no coercive steps would be initiated against the petitioner, till the disposal of the appeals. 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 29.12.2009, received by the office of the first respondent, on 30.12.2009, relating to the temporary notices bearing G.R.S.Nos.D030/00003, D030/00007 and D030/00004, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the appeals, dated 29.12.2009, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, no coercive steps shall be initiated against the petitioner till the disposal of the appeals, as submitted by the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents. It is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 5. Accordingly, the writ petitions are disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Connected M.P.Nos.1,1, and 1 and 2, 2 and 2 of 2011 are closed. Sd/- Asst. Registrar //true copy// Sub Asst.Registrar lan To: 1 THE COMMISSIONER CORPORATION OF CHENNAI RIPPON BUILDING PARK TOWN CHENNAI-3. 2 THE REVENUE OFFICER ZONE-II CORPORATION OF CHENNAI 74 BASIN BRIDGE ROAD CHENNAI-1. 1 cc to Mr.V.Bharathidasan, Advocate, Sr.No.28218 3 cc to Mr.A.Prabhakaran, Advocate, Sr.No.27802, 27801,27800 Writ Petition Nos.9963,9964 and 9965 of 2011 BKY {CO} TP/25.4.2011. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/