A.Sembian v. The Authorised Officer,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.07.2020

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH and THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE R.HEMALATHA W.P.No.8720 of 2020 1.A.Sembian 2.Rajini 3.Sneha ... Petitioners Vs.

The Authorised Officer, Can Bank Factors Ltd., 770/A, Ground Floor, Spencer Tower Annexe, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

... Respondent Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 22.05.2020 and grant extension of 3 months time to make payment of the balance bid amount of Rs.1,35,75,000/- in view of the hardship caused by COVID-19.

For Petitioners .. M/s.R.Sumathy For Respondent .. Mr.P.K.Suresh Kumar

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by M.M.SUNDRESH, J.) This writ petition has been filed by the petitioners, who are auction purchasers seeking extension of time for the payment of remaining amount, which could not be paid due to the pandemic situation.

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2. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent-Bank does not have serious objection.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that a period of 40 days from today may be granted for the payment of remaining amount, for which, the learned counsel appearing for the respondent-Bank has agreed to.

4.In view of the above, the writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the petitioner to pay the remaining amount to the respondent-Bank within a period of 40 days from today. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-VI) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar raa / kmk To The Authorised Officer, Can Bank Factors Ltd., 770/A, Ground Floor, Spencer Tower Annexe, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 002.

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