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Ashok R. Mansata Vs Union of India & Ors. (Calcutta High Court)
Coronavirus that has brought to a standstill all activities around the world including our High Court. In the prevailing situation, I am of the view that passing a writ of mandamus against the Income Tax Authorities would go against the notification issued by the Registrar General. However, keeping in mind the extra-ordinary calamity that we are combating and for the ends of justice, I request the Income Tax Authorities to stay their hands with regard to distribution of jewellery that has been lying with them for four decades, for a limited period of time.
9. In light of the above, I request the Authorities to consider the representation made by the petitioner on March 11, 2020 and accordingly not release the jewellery to the private respondents for the time being.
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