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Madras High CourtWP/4956/2024disposed of with direction

C.Madanraj v. The Chairman

2026-03-23Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.03.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and W.M.P.No.5433 of 2024 C.Madanraj .. Petitioner

Versus

1. The Chairman, Indian Bank, II line beach, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Branch Manager, Indian Bank, Ambur, Vellore District.

3. The Recovery Officer, Debt Recovery Tribunal - III, Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

.. Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and pass orders in petitioner's representation, dated 04.04.2023, followed by the petitioner reminder, dated 05.05.2023 and for return of the parent documents to the petitioner and to hand over the physical possession to the petitioner.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Shanmugham For Respondents : Mr.T.Sundar Rajan, for RR-1 and 2 : No appearance for R3 1/5

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed for a direction to the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 04.04.2023 followed by the petitioner's reminder, dated 05.05.2023 for return of the parent documents of the property to the petitioner and to hand over the physical possession of the property to the petitioner.

2. It is the contention of the petitioner that he purchased the property through the public auction from the first respondent. Though sale executed was executed in favour of the petitioner, subsequently, original documents were not handed over to him. Therefore, he made a representation to the second respondent on 04.04.2023. However, no orders are passed so far. Hence, this Writ Petition is filed.

3. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that this Court may direct the respondent Nos.1 and 3 to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 2/5

4. Learned Counsel for the respondent Nos.1 and 2 submits that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

5. Heard the learned Counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this Court directs the respondent Nos.1 and 3 to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation, dated 04.04.2023 within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

23.03.2026 Index : yes/no Speaking order/Non-speaking order : yes/no grs 3/5

To

1. The Chairman, Indian Bank, II line beach, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Branch Manager, Indian Bank, Ambur, Vellore District.

3. The Recovery Officer, Debt Recovery Tribunal - III, Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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