2013 (6) TMI 775 - HC - VAT and Sales Tax

Summary

Issues involved: Delay in filing final report in criminal case u/s C.R.No.14 of 2013 of Kunnamangalam Excise Range.

The petitioners, accused Nos.1 and 2, sought direction for finalizing the investigation and filing a final report in the above case registered on 22/12/2012. The petition was based on the delay in filing the final report by the Excise Inspector, Excise Range, Kunnamangalam.

The learned Senior counsel for the petitioners argued that the second sample was sent through the court and its result received, suggesting that proceedings could be dropped based on Annexure-C report. However, the investigating officer had not completed the investigation. Reference was made to a previous order (Annexure-G) where a similar direction was given to file a final report within three weeks.

The learned Public Prosecutor, on instruction, requested more time to complete the investigation. After considering the submissions, the Court decided to direct the Excise Inspector to expedite the investigation without further delay.

Therefore, the Court disposed of the petition by instructing the Excise Inspector, Kunnamangalam Excise Range, to expedite the investigation in C.R.No.14 of 2013 and submit a report to the court as soon as possible.