IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23.6.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.14499 of 2011 S.P.TRANSPORTS [ PETITIONER ] REP. BY ITS PROPRIETOR S.PEER MOHIDEEN NO.32, QUAID E-MILLETH STREET, AZAD NAGAR AMINJIKARAI CHENNAI-29. Vs 1 THE GENERAL MANAGER (TAMIL NADU) FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA REGIONAL OFFICE GREAMS ROAD CHENNAI-6. 2 THE AREA MANAGER FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA DISTRICT OFFICE VELLORE. [ RESPONDENTS ] Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of declaration to declare that the deduction of Service Tax by the Respondent-Corporation from the amount payable to the petitioner is illegal and violative of Article 265 of the Constitution of India in the light of the specific provisions issued under Section 68(2) of the Finance Act 1994 read with Rule 2(1)(d)(v) of Service Tax Rules 1994 as amended and further read with Exemption Notification No.34/2004-S.T., dated 3.12.2004. For petitioner : Mr.N.Muralikumaran for M/s.Mcgan Law Firm For respondents : Mr.A.S.Thambuswamy O R D E R Mr.A.S.Thambuswamy, the learned counsel, takes notice for the respondents. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 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 representation, dated 11.6.2011, 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. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 11.6.2011, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 11.6.2011, 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. Connected M.P.Nos.1 and 2 of 2011 are closed. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar lan To: 1 THE GENERAL MANAGER (TAMIL NADU) FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA REGIONAL OFFICE GREAMS ROAD CHENNAI-6. 2 THE AREA MANAGER FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA DISTRICT OFFICE, VELLORE. +1 CC to Mr.McGan Law Firm, Advocate, S.R.No.36406 +1 CC to Mr.A.S.Thambuswamy, Advocate, S.R.No.36206 Writ Petition No.14499 of 2011 SGL(CO) SRA(30/6/2011) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/