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1995 (9) TMI 286 - SC - VAT and Sales TaxWhether the High Court could issue a writ or direction prohibiting a statutory authority, viz., the appellate authority under section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Sales Tax Act, 1948 from discharging the quasi-judicial functions; direction to the State Government to withdraw all powers from it and transferring the pending cases before the officer to any other authority? Whether advocates would be justified to go on strike as a pressure group in that behalf? Held that:- Appeal allowed. Having given our anxious and careful consideration, we are of the considered view that the High Court does not have the aforesaid power. Exercise of such power generates its rippling effect on the subordinate judiciary and statutory functionaries. On slightest pretext by the aggrieved parties or displeased members of the Bar, by their concerted action they would browbeat the judicial officers or authorities, who would always be deterred from discharging their duties according to law without fear or favour or ill-will. Therefore, we hold that writ petition is not maintainable. The impugned orders are clearly and palpably illegal and are accordingly quashed.
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