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Madras High CourtWP/8556/2026disposed of with direction

N.Balaji v. The Branch Manager,

2026-03-06Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 8556 & 8558 of 2026 N.Balaji L.B.Natasha Petitioner in W.P.No.8556 of 2026 Petitioner in W.P.No.8558 of 2026 Vs The Branch Manager, Kanchipuram Central Cooperative Bank, Pattabiram branch, Chennai 600072.

Respondent in both the writ petitions PRAYER in WP No. 8556 of 2026;

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to return back, the petitioners pledged Jewel on repayment of the entire loan amount along with interest to the petitioner. PRAYER in WP No. 8558 of 2026;

This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to return back, the petitioners pledged Jewel on repayment of the entire loan amount along with interest to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondent:

NDW COMMON ORDER The petitions have been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to return back, the petitioners pledged Jewel on repayment of the entire loan amount along with interest to the petitioners.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that they have pledged the jewels with the respondents bank. The petitioners approached the respondent bank on several occasions, expressing their readiness and willingness to discharge the entire loan liability with interest and requested to return the jewels and the respondent have refused to release the jewels. Therefore, the petitioners made a separate representations dated 10.02.2026 and the same is not considered. Hence, the petitioners have filed the present writ petitions.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

4. Heard the learned counsel for for the petitioner and perused the materials available on record. Since no adverse order is passed against the respondent, notice to them is dispensed with.

5. 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 to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2026 after receiving entire records within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs 06-03-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To The Branch Manager, Kanchipuram Central Cooperative Bank, Pattabiram branch, Chennai 600072.

M.DHANDAPANI J.

rli WP NO. 8558 OF 2026 06-03-2026