Court refuses to entertain writ if alternate remedy available

Tvl.Sri Maharaja Industries Vs Assistant Commissioner (Madras High Court)

Madras High Court, in the matter of Tvl. Sri Maharaja Industries v. The Assistant Commissioner (ST) (FAC) [W.P Nos. 16075 of 2023], dismissed the writ petition, stating that if there is an alternative remedy available, the petitioner should pursue that remedy before resorting to a writ petition.

Facts:

Tvl. Sri Maharaja Industries, (“the Petitioner”) filed the writ before the Madras High Court contending that the Revenue department did not follow the principle of natural justice before passing the Orders namely, CST 706116/2008-09, CST 706116/2009-10, CST 706116/2010-11 and CST 706116/2011-12, respectively, dated December 02, 2022 (“the Impugned Orders”), did not considered the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court cited by the Petitioner and did not grant opportunity of personal hearing.

Issue:

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