IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON TUESDAY, THE 6TH APRIL 2010 / 16TH CHAITHRA 1932 WP(C).No. 11822 of 2010(C) ---------------------------------------- PETITIONER(S): ------------------------- M.MOOSAN, PROPRIETOR OF M/S.ROYAL TRADERS, NEELESWARAM, KASARAGOD DIST. BY ADVS. MR.C.K.SREEJITH, MR.V.V.PADMANABHAN. RESPONDENT(S): ---------------------------- 1. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER(APPEALS) KOZHIKODE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL TAXES, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, KOZHIKODE. 2. INTELLIGENCE OFFICER, COMMERCIAL TAXES, THALASSERY. 3. STATE OF KERALA, REP. BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, COMMERCIAL TAXES, TRIVANDRUM. 4. INSPECTING ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAXES,KASARAGOD. R1 TO R4 BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER MR. V.K.SHAMSUDEEN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 06/04/2010,THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: Kss P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, J --------------------------- W.P(C) No. 11822 of 2010-C ---------------------------- Dated this the 6th day of April, 2010. J U D G M E N T The petitioner is aggrieved of the delay in finalisation of Exts.P5 and P7 appeals and the interlocutory applications for stay preferred before the first respondent, as borne by Exts.P6 and P8, despite which coercive steps are being proceeded against the petitioner. 2. Heard the learned Government Pleader as well. 3. Considering the facts and circumstances, the first respondent is directed to consider and pass appropriate orders on Exts.P6 and P8 petitions, in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. It is made clear that till appropriate orders are passed on Exts.P6 and P8 petitions for stay, all further proceedings pursuant to Exts.P9 and P10 shall be kept in abeyance. The Writ Petition is disposed of. Sd/- P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON JUDGE //True Copy// ab