Exts.P1 to P2 are the assessment orders passed against the petitioner. Against these orders, petitioner filed Exts.P3 to P4 appeals, which are accompanied by Exts.P7 and P8 stay petitions and also Exts.P5 and P6 application to condone twenty three days' delay in filing appeals, before the 2nd respondent. Appeals and stay petitions are pending before the 2nd respondent. In the meanwhile, coercive proceedings have been initiated. 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 dispose of Exts.P7 and P8 stay applications within a period of one month from today and the coercive proceedings be stayed until such orders are passed, which order shall determine the matter thereafter.
Writ petition disposed of.
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K. VINOD CHANDRAN, JUDGE SB //True Copy //