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D.Manivannan v. Icici Bank

2026-04-24Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY D.Manivannan S/o. K. Dharmalingam, Sole Propritor Of M/s. D. Manivannan And Co., Having Office At T/d. 95/t/c.39, Anna Fruit Market, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 092.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Icici Bank Rep. By Ts Branch Manager, No. 231, Jawarlal Nehru Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107.

2.Vignesh, Relationship Manager, Icici Bank, No. 231, Jawarlal Nehru Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107.

3.Anand Ramanathan, Icici Bank, No. 231, Jawarlal Nehru Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107.

4.The Deputy General Manager, Icici Bank, No. 231, Jawarlal Nehru Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107.

5.The Reserve Bank Of India, Fort Glacis, No. 16, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

Respondent(s)

PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st Respondent to disclose the reasons for freeze the current account bearing no. 189705500077 of the sole proprietor, concern M/s. D. Manivannan and Co. on 28.04.2023 despite after endorsing an approval in their mail dated 24.04.2023 at 4.35 PM and consequently deduct the amount rs. 25, 52,252.20 at 12.01 pm abruptly, which is an illegal and against the law, further the 1st respondent directed to reverse back those amount to the petitioner and to follow the guidelines of the 5th respondent For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Sri Ram Sanjay, for Mr.M.Sathya Kumar For Respondent(s):

No Appearance

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's mail dated 24.04.2023.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has sent a mail, requesting the respondents to disclose the reasons for freezing the current account of the petitioner. However, the said mail was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and also perused the entire materials available on record.

4. In the case on hand, petitioner has sent a mail, requesting the respondents to disclose the reasons for freezing his current account. Upon perusal, it appears that the petitioner's mail dated 24.04.2023 will not be sufficient to consider the request made by him.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the petitioner to file a detailed representation before the 1st respondent. In such case, the 1st respondent shall consider the said representation, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of the same.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 24-04-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.Icici Bank Rep. By Ts Branch Manager, No. 231, Jawarlal Nehru Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107.

2.Vignesh, Relationship Manager, Icici Bank,

No. 231, Jawarlal Nehru Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107.

3.Anand Ramanathan, Icici Bank, No. 231, Jawarlal Nehru Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107.

4.The Deputy General Manager, Icici Bank, No. 231, Jawarlal Nehru Road, Koyambedu, Chennai - 600 107.

5.The Reserve Bank Of India, Fort Glacis, No. 16, Rajaji Salai, Chennai - 600 001.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 24-04-2026