IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON TUESDAY, THE 16TH JUNE 2009 / 26TH JYAISHTA 1931 WP(C).No. 16629 of 2009(W) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- M/S.SUNNY JACOB JEWELLERS, SASTRI ROAD,KOTTAYAM,REP.BY THE MANAGING PARTNER SUNNY JACOB. BY ADV. SRI.C.K.THANU PILLAI RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. THE COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER, FIRST CIRCLE,COMMERCIAL TAXES,KOTTAYAM. 2. THE KERALA VALUE ADDED TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL,PRINCIPAL BENCH,ERNAKULAM. 3. THE TAHSILDAR,(REVENUE RECOVERY), KOTTAYAM. BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER Mr.C.K.GOVINDAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 16/06/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, J. ----------------------------------------------- WP(C) NO. 16629 OF 2009 ----------------------------------- Dated this the 16th day of June, 2009 JUDGMENT Challenging the Ext.P1 order passed by the first respondent, the petitioner had approached the first appellate authority, which however did not turn to be fruitful. In the said circumstance, the petitioner has preferred a second appeal before the second respondent as borne by Ext.P3 along with Ext.P4 application for stay. The case of the petitioner is that the third respondent is proceeding with further coercive steps under the Revenue Recovery Act as evident from Ext.P7, without any regard to the pendency of the proceedings as aforesaid; which in turn is sought to intercepted by this Court. 2. Heard the learned Government Pleader as well. 3. Considering the facts and circumstances, the second respondent is directed to consider Ext.P3 memorandum of appeal and Ext.P4 petition for stay, in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible. However, it is made clear that till such appropriate orders are passed on Ext.P4 petition for stay, all further coercive steps pursuant to Ext.P7 shall be kept in abeyance. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, JUDGE) dnc