R. Dakshina Moorthy v. The General Managar,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR R.Dakshina Moorthy ...petitioner Vs.

1. The General Manager, Indian Bank, Head Office, Rajaji Salai, Chennai 1.

2. The Branch Manager, Indian Bank, Walajabad Branch, 31, Raja Street, Walajabad, Kancheepuram District.

...respondents Prayer:- This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and pass orders within a time frame on the representation dated 27.04.2015 of the petitioner, regarding granting of time of repay the loan and settle the account fully.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Raja For Respondents for R1 : No Appearance for R2 : Mr.L.Ramkumar 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 27.04.2015.

2. The petitioner has availed a loan to the tune of Rs.13,66,000/- from the respondent Bank for the purpose of purchasing harvesting machine. Due to continuous drought and other reasons, the petitioner made a representation to the respondent Bank seeking indulgence for granting sufficient time for repaying the loan amount. Since no action has been taken on the said representation, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent Bank submitted that the entire loan was settled by the petitioner and therefore, nothing survives for consideration in this Writ Petition. 2/4

4. Recording the submission of the learned counsel for the respondent, this Writ Petition is closed. No costs. 13.10.2022 Index : Yes/No pvs To

1. The General Manager, Indian Bank, Head Office, Rajaji Salai, Chennai 1.

2. The Branch Manager, Indian Bank, Walajabad Branch, 31, Raja Street, Walajabad, Kancheepuram District.

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