Rettanai K.Kothandapani v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.10.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN Rettanai K.Kothandapani ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Villupuram.

2.The Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Tindivanam.

... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to grant loan to the petitioner under the "Prime Minister Mudra Loan Yojana Scheme".

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Selvarangan For Respondents : Mr.N.Naveen Kumar Government Advocate for R1 No Appearance for R2 1/4

ORDER

Though notice has been served on the respective respondents and the respective respondents are entered appearance, no counter has been filed on behalf of the respondents.

2.The petitioner is aged about 84 years on the date of filing of the writ petition. The petitioner has sent a representation dated 04.01.2018 to the respondents to grant loan under the Prime Minister Mudra Loan Yojana Scheme which was acknowledged by the 1st respondent on 12.02.2018.

3.By a communication dated 05.07.2018, the petitioner's representation has been forwarded to the Nodal Officer of State Bank of India, Tindivanam. Thereafter, the petitioner has sent representation to the respondents and the same has not evoked any response. 4.Considering the same, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's application for Prime Minister Mudra Loan Yojana 2/4

Scheme within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after due notice to the petitioner. 5.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 14.10.2022 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-Speaking Order jas To 1.The District Collector, Villupuram.

2.The Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Tindivanam.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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