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Sri Maruthi Travels v. The General Manager

2026-02-27Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and WMP No.7803 of 2026 Sri Maruthi Travels Rep. By its Proprietor, No.4/1 Bharathi Street, Chitturagadam, Ambattur, Chennai-600 053.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The General Manager Bank of India, Head Office, Security Department, Star House, C-5, G-Block, Bandra -Kurla Complex, bandra (East) Mumbai-400 051.

2. The Chief manager Bank of India, Security Department, Zonal Office, No.17, Errabalu Street, Chennai-600 001

3. The Zonal manager Bank of India, Zonal Office, No.17, Errabalu Street, Chennai-600 001.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the Respondents 2 and 3 to sanction and release Rs.20,89,972/- toward enhanced monthly hire charges and

extra mileage charges on account of the sharp increase of fuel charges in respect of petitioner vehicle bearing registration No.(1) TN-13-U-9624 (2) TN-13V-0065 (3) TN-13-V-0495 and (4) TN-13-V-1321 involved in cash van transport service to the Respondents in between 01.02.2021 to 31.01.2025 and 01.03.2021 to 28.02.2025 as per one time revision granted on the inter Office Memorandum of the 1st Respondent proceedings No.HO/SEC/51/PK/202223/976-1042 dated 25.05.2022 based on petitioner representations dated 12.11.2024, 28.01.2025 and 15.10.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. C.K.M. Appaji

ORDER

The petition has been filed to direct the Respondents 2 and 3 to sanction and release Rs.20,89,972/- toward enhanced monthly hire charges and extra mileage charges on account of the sharp increase of fuel charges in respect of petitioner vehicle bearing registration No.(1) TN-13-U-9624 (2) TN-13-V-0065

(3) TN-13-V-0495 and (4) TN-13-V-1321 involved in cash van transport service to the Respondents in between 01.02.2021 to 31.01.2025 and 01.03.2021 to 28.02.2025 as per one time revision granted on the inter Office Memorandum of the 1st Respondent proceedings No.HO/SEC/51/PK/202223/976-1042 dated 25.05.2022 based on petitioner representations dated 12.11.2024, 28.01.2025 and 15.10.2025.

2. A mere perusal of the materials available on record would clearly show that it is purely contractual relationship between the petitioner and the

respondents, where the parties have an arbitral clause governing their contract. Therefore, in view of the above, this writ petition stands dismissed. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition stands closed. No costs. 27-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To 1.The General Manager Bank of India, Head Office, Security Department, Star House, C-5, G-Block, Bandra -Kurla Complex, bandra (East) Mumbai-400 051.

2.The Chief manager Bank of India, Security Department, Zonal Office, No.17, Errabalu Street, Chennai-600 001 3.The Zonal manager Bank of India, Zonal Office, No.17, Errabalu Street, Chennai-600 001

P.T.ASHA, J.

ssa 27-02-2026