M.Venkatesan v. The Ombudsman

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M.Venkatesan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Ombudsman, Reserve Bank of India, Fort Glacis, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Manager, HDFC Bank Limited, No.759, ITC Centre, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to take action against 2nd respondent to follow the due process of law, regarding collection of loan amount, as guided by Reserve Bank of India forthwith petitioner complaint dated 04.01.2023.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Govindarajan For Respondent(s):

R1-Notice served-No appearance Mr.S.Krishnaa for M/s.Acuity Law Associates for R2

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this Court to withdraw the present writ petition.

He has also made an endorsement to that effect in the case bundle.

2. Considering the submission coupled with an endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

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1. The Ombudsman, Reserve Bank of India, Fort Glacis, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Manager, HDFC Bank Limited, No. 759, ITC Centre, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 002.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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