Manju Elizabeth Kurian v. The General Manager

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN And W.M.P.Nos.17176 and 17177 of 2024 Manju Elizabeth Kurian ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The General Manager, HRMD, Supervisory Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, P.B.No.3765, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Chief Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office, Coimbatore.

3.The Chief Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office, 40-9-27, P.B.No.8, Benz Circle, Ring Road, Vijayawada - 520 008.

... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records relating to the order 1/4

dated 12.04.2024 in HRMD /SUP/TRF/329/2024 - 25 of the first respondent, quash the same.

For Petitioner : Mr.L.Palanimuthu For Respondents : Mr.A.P.Venkatesh Prasad for M/s.Agam Legal

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking issuance of Writ of Certiorari calling for the records relating to the order dated 12.04.2024 in HRMD /SUP/TRF/329/2024 - 25 of the first respondent, quash the same.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that though the writ petition has been filed challenging the transfer order, after filing of the writ petition, the petitioner has submitted his letter of resignation and such resignation letter is still pending with the respondent.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the respondents would vehemently contend that the subsequent representation is not the subject matter of the writ petition. Hence prayed to dismiss the writ petition.

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4.I have given my anxious consideration to either side submission.

5.When the writ petition has been filed challenging the transfer order on the ground of health reason, as rightly contended by the learned counsel for the respondents that the subsequent representation is not the subject matter, however, this Court deems it appropriate to issue direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's resignation letter in accordance with the applicable Rules. 6.In such view of the matter, while dismissing the writ petition, this Court directs the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's resignation letter in accordance with applicable Rules upon its own merits, as expeditiously as possible.

7.The writ petition is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 26.06.2025 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No 3/4

C.KUMARAPPAN,J.

pri To 1.The General Manager, HRMD, Supervisory Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, P.B.No.3765, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

2.The Chief Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office, Coimbatore.

3.The Chief Regional Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office, 40-9-27, P.B.No.8, Benz Circle, Ring Road, Vijayawada - 520 008.

And W.M.P.Nos.17176 and 17177 of 2024 26.06.2025 4/4