Madras High CourtWP Crl./1118/2026disposed of

S.Syed Gulabjohn v. The Authorised Officer

2026-06-04Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN WP Crl. No.1118 of 2026 and WPMP Crl. No.370 of 2026 S.Syed Golabjohn S/o.Syed Peer ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Authorised Officer Reserve Bank of India 16th Floor, Central Office Building Shahid Bhagat Singh Road Mumbai 400 001

2. The Regional Director Reserve Bank of India Fort Glacis, No.16, Rajaji Salai Chennai 600 001

3. The Managing Director & CEO Union Bank of India Union Bank Bhavan 239, Vidhan Bhavan Marg Nariman Point Mumbai 400 021

4. The Branch Manager Union Bank of India Bhoomikuppam Branch Tirupattur District, Tamil Nadu

5. The Inspector of Police KGF CEN Crime PS Kolar Gold Fields Karnataka ..Respondent(s)

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to de-freeze the petitioner's Savings Bank Account bearing No.449602010208401, after withholding the sum of Rs.2,100/- based on petitioner's representation dated 02.05.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.R.Arun Shabari For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Mohan for Ms.A.Rexy Josephine Mary for M/s.King & Partridge - R2 M/s.Ananda Gomathy Murugesan - R4

ORDER

The Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction, directing the 4th respondent to de-freeze the petitioner's Savings Bank Account bearing No.449602010208401 maintained with the 4th respondent bank. 2.The petitioner is having a Savings Bank Account bearing No.449602010208401 with the Union Bank of India, Bhoomikuppam Branch, Tirupattur District, the 4th respondent herein. Upon the instructions of the 5th respondent, the 4th respondent has frozen the petitioner's Savings Account and it did not permit the petitioner to operate his account. 3.Learned counsel for the 4th respondent submits that even as per the request of the 5th respondent, the amount which was allegedly transferred into the account of the petitioner is only Rs.2,100/-. However, on instructions, the

learned counsel submits that the petitioner can be permitted to operate his Saving Account for the remaining amount.

4.In view of the above, the 4th respondent is hereby directed to de-freeze the Savings Bank Account of the petitioner forthwith and permit the petitioner to operate his Savings Bank Account bearing No.449602010208401 maintained with them, on condition to withhold a sum of Rs.2,100/- in his account. 5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected WPMP Crl.No.370 of 2026 is closed. 04-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order kas To 1.The Authorised Officer Reserve Bank of India 16th Floor, Central Office Building Shahid Bhagat Singh Road Mumbai 400 001 2.The Regional Director Reserve Bank of India Fort Glacis, No.16, Rajaji Salai Chennai 600 001

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

kas 3.The Managing Director & CEO Union Bank of India Union Bank Bhavan 239, Vidhan Bhavan Marg Nariman Point Mumbai 400 021 4.The Branch Manager Union Bank of India Bhoomikuppam Branch Tirupattur District, Tamil Nadu 5.The Inspector of Police KGF CEN Crime PS Kolar Gold Fields Karnataka WP Crl. No.1118 of 2026 and WPMP Crl. No.370 of 2026 04-06-2026