Mani v. The Deputy Manager

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 03.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and W.M.P.No.33144 of 2023 Mani ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Deputy Manager, HRMC, Reserve Bank of India, Rajaji Salai, Chennai.

2. The District Registrar District Registrar Office, No.27 C First Floor, Ramasundaram Theru, Ammapettai, Salem Town,

3. Murugan

4. Sriram President, Thuluva Vellalar Sangam, Thayumavan Theru,

5. Aravindan, 1/6

Secretary, Athur Thuluva Vellalar Sangam, Thayumavan Theru, Athur, Athur Taluk, Salem District.

6. The Manager, Bank of Athur Thuluva Vellalar Sangam,

7. Kalaiarasi

8. Dharman ... Respondents Prayer :- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the representation of the Petitioner dated 20.1.2023 in accordance with law by taking necessary legal action against the Respondents 3 to 8 and redeem the deposit amount of Rs.15 Lakhs from the Respondents 3 to 8 herein to secure the ends of justice. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Srinivasa Rao For Respondents: Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal, Additional Govt. Pleader (for R2);

Mr.A.Raja Kumar (for R3, R7 & R8);

Mr.Nandha Kumar for M/s.Eswar Kumar and Rao Law Firm, (for R4 & R5);

No Appearance (for R1 & R6).

ORDER

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The relief sought for in the present writ petition is to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 20.01.2023 in accordance with law by taking necessary legal action against the Respondents 3 to 8 and redeem the deposit amount of Rs.15 Lakhs from the Respondents 3 to 8 herein.

2. The petitioner states that his father deposited some amount as the fixed deposits in Athur Thuluva Vellalar Sangam. The Sangan is a society registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975. It is not a Bank falling under the provisions of the Banking regulations. It is a society in which certain deposits are made by the father of the petitioner.

3. The learned counsel for the society would submit that the money has been received by the 3rd respondent. However, it is a dispute against a private entity regarding deposit of money and therefore, the petitioner has to approach the competent forum for the purpose of redressal of his grievances.

4. With these liberties, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 3/6

Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 03.04.2024 Index : Yes Speaking Order (sha) 4/6

To

1. The Deputy Manager, HRMC, Reserve Bank of India, Rajaji Salai, Chennai.

2. The District Registrar District Registrar Office, No.27 C First Floor, Ramasundaram Theru, Ammapettai, Salem Town,

3. Sriram President, Thuluva Vellalar Sangam, Thayumavan Theru,

4. Aravindan, Secretary, Athur Thuluva Vellalar Sangam, Thayumavan Theru, Athur, Athur Taluk, Salem District.

5. The Manager, Bank of Athur Thuluva Vellalar Sangam, 5/6

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM . J., (sha) 03.04.2024 6/6