IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON WEDNESDAY, THE 1ST JULY 2009 / 10TH ASHADHA 1931 WP(C).No. 18351 of 2009(L) ------------------------------------- PETITIONER(S): ------------------------- M/S.KANNAMPURAM VENEERS,IRINJOLE, P.O.,PERUMBAVOOR,REP.BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER SRI.K.A.SHAMEER. BY ADVS. MR.N.MURALEEDHARAN NAIR SMT.K.HYMAVATHY RESPONDENT(S): ------------------------- 1. INTELLIGENCE OFFICER,SQUAD NO.II, COMMERCIAL TAXES,MATTANCHERRY AT KARUKUTTY. 2. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (APPEALS), DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL TAXES,ERNAKULAM. BY GOVT. PLEADER MR.C.K.GOVINDAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 01/07/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, J. ----------------------------------------------- WP(C) NO. 18351 OF 2009 ----------------------------------- Dated this the 1st day of July, 2009 JUDGMENT Ext.P1 order imposing the penalty upon the petitioner is under challenge in Ext.P2 appeal before the second respondent. The grievance of the petitioner is that, despite the lapse of more than three years, the matter is still to be finalised, causing irreparable loss and hardship to the petitioner and hence is under challenge in the present Writ Petition. 2. Heard the learned Government Pleader as well. 3. Considering the facts and circumstances, the second respondent is directed to consider Ext.P2 appeal and pass appropriate orders thereon in accordance with law, of course, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. The said exercise shall be pursued and finalised as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. It is made clear that no coercive steps shall be pursued against the petitioner, till the proceedings are finalised as above. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON JUDGE dnc