IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19.4.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.9829 OF 2011 1 M/S.SRI SHIPPING SERVICES [ PETITIONER ] REP. BY ITS MANAGING PARTNER MR.P.ILANGOVAN NO.356, KAMARAJAR ROAD UPPILIPALAYAM COIMBATORE-641 015. Vs 1 CUSTOMS EXCISE & SERVICE TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (SOUTH ZONAL BENCH) SHASTRI BHAVAN ANNEXE 1ST FLOOR 26, HADDOWS ROAD CHENNAI-6. 2 THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & CENTRAL EXCISE, 6/7 ATD STREET COIMBATORE-641 018. [ RESPONDENTS ] Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus Directing the first respondent to dispose of the appeal and applications filed before the 1st respondent on 22.9.2010 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honourable Court as deemed fit in the facts and circumstances of the case. For petitioner : Mr.S.Murugappan For respondents : Mr.S.Udayakumar, CGSC 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 petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal, in Appeal No.C/350 of 2010, dated 22.9.2010, 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 appeal, in Appeal No.C/350 of 2010, dated 22.9.2010, on merits https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, not later than six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the appeal, in Appeal No.C/350 of 2010, dated 22.9.2010, to the first respondent, along with a copy 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 petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar lan To: 1 CUSTOMS EXCISE & SERVICE TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (SOUTH ZONAL BENCH) SHASTRI BHAVAN ANNEXE 1ST FLOOR 26, HADDOWS ROAD CHENNAI-6. 2 THE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS & CENTRAL EXCISE 6/7 ATD STREET COIMBATORE-641 018. 1 cc To Mr.S.Murugappan, Advocate, SR.27121. Writ Petition No.9829 of 2011 UG(CO) RVL 20.04.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/