THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO AND THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE RAMESH RANGANATHAN W.P.NO.20685 OF 2006 ORDER: (PER HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO) Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and also learned Government Pleader for Commercial Tax. In this writ petition the petitioner seeks a mandamus to grant stay of collection of the disputed tax of Rs.55,15,080/- for the Assessment Year 2002-2003 APGST pending disposal of the appeal before the third respondent. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the writ petition is disposed of directing the third respondent to stay collection of tax, which has been affected, subject to the condition that the petitioner deposits 50% of the amount within four weeks from today. If any amounts paid, they shall be given credit. ____________________ B.PRAKASH RAO,J ____________________________ RAMESH RANGANATHAN,J Dated: 29-09-2006. kvrm