IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON THURSDAY, THE 28TH JANUARY 2010 / 8TH MAGHA 1931 WP(C).No. 2740 of 2010(N) --------------------------------------- PETITIONER(S): ---------------------- A.VINOD, PROPRIETOR, INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS & POLYMERS, VALAMBOOR, PATTIMATTOM, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT. BY ADV. MR.P.N.DAMODARAN NAMBOOTHIRI RESPONDENT(S): ---------------------------- 1. THE COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER, CIRCLE II, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL TAXES, PERUMBAVOOR, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT. 2. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (APPEALS), DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL TAXES, ERNAKULAM. 3. THE INSPECTING ASST. COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL TAXES, MUVATTUPUZHA. R1 TO R3 BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER MR. C.K.GOVINDAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 28/01/2010, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: Kss P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, J. =~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~= W.P.(C) No. 2740 of 2010 =~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~=~= Dated this the 28th day of January, 2010 JUDGMENT The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents are proceeding with coercive steps invoking the provisions under the Revenue Recovery Act for recovery of the amount as alleged, as borne by Ext.P4, notwithstanding the pendency of Ext.P2 appeal along with Ext.P3 petition for stay before the 2nd respondent, challenging Ext.P1 order, imposing the penalty against the petitioner. 2. Heard the learned Government Pleader as well. 3. Considering the facts and circumstances, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider and pass appropriate orders on Ext.P3 petition for stay, in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible. However it is made clear that till appropriate orders are passed thereon, all further proceedings pursuant to Ext.P4 shall be kept in abeyance. The Writ Petition is disposed of as above. P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, JUDGE mn.