Madras HC Directs Department to Dispose 10-Year-Old Representation in Six Weeks

N. Nageswari Vs Principal Chief Commissioner of Income (Madras High Court) Petitioner filed a writ petition seeking a direction to the Income-tax Department authorities – particularly the Chief Commissioner, Additional Director, & Assistant Director of Investigation (Coimbatore & Salem)- to act on her representation dated 20.10.2014 and the reminder dated 12.04.2025. Her grievance was that despite repeated follow-ups, her representation had remained unattended for more than a decade, compelling her to approach the High Court for a writ of mandamus. Submissions Petitioner argued ...