Madras High CourtWP/8192/2014dismissed

L.Sumathi, v. The Branch Manager

2016-07-27Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.07.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.8192 of 2014 1.L.Sumathi 2.Minor L. Rajagopal represented by its mother L.Sumathi .. Petitioners Vs.

1.The Branch Manager Indian Overseas Bank C.I.T. Nagar, Chennai.

2.The Assistant General Manager Public Grievances at Central Office Indian Overseas Bank P.B.No.3765, 763 Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

.. Respondents The writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issue of a writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider and pass orders for transferring the amount in favour of the petitioner in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.S. Santhan For Respondents : Mr.K. Balajee - - - - -

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, as

well as the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the respondents.

2. This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 5.2.2013, and to dispose of the same, in accordance with law.

3. Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 5.2.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, within the time frame, as may be fixed by this Court.

4. In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the first respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 5.2.2013, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as well as the other persons concerned, if any. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 5.2.2013, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court has not

expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter, by passing this order.

5. The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.

28.07.2016 Index : Yes/No rnb To 1.The Branch Manager Indian Overseas Bank C.I.T. Nagar, Chennai.

2.The Assistant General Manager Public Grievances at Central Office Indian Overseas Bank P.B.No.3765, 763 Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

M.JAICHANDREN, J.

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