Krishnamoorthy, v. Indian Overseas Bank,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 14.10.2019

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE P.D. AUDIKESAVALU W.P. No. 18865 of 2019 Mr.Krishnamoorthy ... Petitioner Vs.

Indian Overseas Bank, represented by its Branch Manager, Old Washermanpet Branch (0142), Chennai - 600 021.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondent to permit the petitioner to withdraw the arrears of pension of Rs.63,315/- as on 21.10.2018 standing to the credit of pension Account No. 014201000025955 maintained by his mother Mrs. Maragathammal with the Respondent Bank and further pension and DA arrears that would accrue to her and be deposited in the above account henceforth along with interest arising thereon in accordance with the RBI guidelines dated 01.07.2008 waiving the physical presence of pensioners for withdrawing pension from her bank account.

For Petitioner :

Ms. K. Nithyashree For Respondent :

Mr. V. Kadhirvelu

O R D E R

Learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner submits that Mrs. Maragadhammal on whose behalf the Writ Petition has been filed has subsequently died on 13.09.2019. In view of the same, the Learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the Writ Petition without prejudice to the rights of the legal heirs of the said Mrs. Maragadhammal to claim the amount due in the manner recognized by law and she has made an endorsement to that effect.

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Recording the same, the Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar gsa To The Branch Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Old Washermanpet Branch (0142), Chennai - 600 021.

+1cc to Mr.V.Kathir velu , Advocate SR.No. 86226 W.P. No. 18865 of 2019 A.SK(18/10/2019)