Madras HC Dismisses Rajalakshmi Traders GST Writ

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 15-06-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Tvl.Rajalakshmi Traders, represented by its proprietor Ilango, located at B/46, Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex, Koyambedu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600092.
• Respondent: The State Tax Officer, Koyambedu Assessment Circle, 5th Floor, No.1, Pajam Annexure Building, Greams Road, Chennai – 600006.
• Writ Petition No.: WP No. 19725 of 2026 with associated WMP Nos. 21031 & 21033 of 2026, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
• Relief Sought: Issuance of a writ of Certiorari to call for records of GST assessment GSTN 33AAFP17251L1ZN for the financial year 2020‑2021 dated 10.02.2025 and to quash the assessment as illegal, invalid, and contrary to law.
• Hearing Details: Petitioner's counsel was absent at the hearing scheduled on 09.06.2026. The State Tax Officer was represented by Government Counsel Mr. R. Sethu Prakabaran (appearing on behalf of the respondent).

Final Outcome

• The Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Senthilkumur Ramamoorthy, dismissed the writ petition for non‑prosecution as the petitioner remained unrepresented.
• No order as to costs was made against the petitioner.
• All connected miscellaneous petitions (WMP Nos. 21031 & 21033) were closed.

Topics: GST Litigation, Tax Assessment