THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K. LAKSHMAN

ORDER:

Heard learned counsel for petitioner and learned Assistant Government Pleader for Mines and Geology.

2. This Writ Petition is filed to declare the demand notice dated 22.05.2008 issued by 1^st respondent as illegal.

3. In the impugned demand notice dated 22.05.2008, there is a reference to show cause notice bearing No.6011/VG/2007 dated 13.10.2007 issued by 1^st respondent. It is the specific case of petitioner that 1^st respondent did not serve the said show cause notice on it. Thus, there is violation of principles of natural justice while issuing the impugned demand notice dated 22.05.2008 by 1^st respondent.

4. Learned Assistant Government Pleader for Mines and Geology would contend that 1^st respondent has issued show cause notice dated 13.10.2007 basing on the report dated 18.09.2007 of Regional Vigilance & Enforcement Officer, Hyderabad, and a copy of the same was furnished to petitioner and petitioner has submitted explanation. However, he fairly admits that 1^st respondent has not served the show cause notice dated 13.10.2007, on the petitioner.

5. In the light of the said submissions, the impugned demand notice dated 22.05.2008 was issued