Exhibit P1 is the assessment order passed against the petitioner for the years 2012-2013. Against this order, petitioner filed Ext.P3 appeal, which is accompanied by Ext.P4 delay petition and Ext.P5 stay petition before the 2nd respondent. The same are pending before the 2nd respondent. In the meanwhile, it is alleged, coercive proceedings have been threatened. It is in this context, the writ petition has been filed.
2. In the above circumstances, it is directed that the appellate authority, the 2nd respondent herein, shall consider Ext. P4 delay petition and pass orders thereon, after affording an opportunity to the petitioner, at any rate, within a period of one month from today. If the delay is condoned, then the 2nd respondent shall dispose of Ext.P5 stay application, simultaneously, and the coercive W.P(C) No.16295/2014 ::2::
proceedings be stayed until such orders are passed; which order shall determine the matter thereafter.
3. Petitioner shall produce a copy of this judgment before the 2nd respondent for compliance.
Writ petition disposed of.
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K.VINOD CHANDRAN, Judge //true copy// P.A to Judge