Delayed show cause notice can raise a jurisdictional issue, and interim stay may be granted pending writ consideration.

A writ challenge to a show cause notice issued after a long delay was considered on the basis that interference with a mere notice is ordinarily limited, but delay and limitation can raise a jurisdictional question. The Court held that the issue required consideration on the stated facts and, pending further hearing, granted notice and stayed further proceedings under the impugned notice.

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Issues: Whether the writ petition challenging a show cause notice issued after a long delay warranted interim interference.

Analysis: The petitioner's challenge was founded on the alleged inordinate delay in issuing the notice. The Court referred to precedent on the limited scope of writ interference against mere show cause notices and also to authority recognising that delay and limitation may present a jurisdictional question. On the facts stated, the Court found that the issue required consideration.

Conclusion: The Court granted notice and stayed further proceedings pursuant to the impugned show cause notice in the meantime.

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