Axis Bank Ltd v. Mugesh Selvaraj

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-10-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH

1. Axis Bank Ltd No. 31, 2nd Floor, South Mada Street, Mylapore, Chennai Applicant(s) Vs

1. Mugesh Selvaraj No.163/4, Meenavar Street, Main Road, Thirumullaivasal, Thirumullaivasal, Nagapattinam Near By Mariyam Nagapattinam Tamil Nadu 609 113 India.

Respondent(s) PRAYER To appoint an Advocate Commissioner to take custody of the Vehicle being RENAULT CAT B RXL bearing Chassis NoMEERBC008R7209316 fitted with Engine No.B4DF424E094222 and Registered as TN 82 S3754 from the Respondent or wherever it is found and deliver it to the Applicant with liberty to sell and to permit the Advocate Commissioner to obtain Police aid and to break open the premises within which the said vehicle is lying. For Applicant(s):

M/s.Uma Vijayan M.R.

For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Rajesh Kumar Advocate Commissioner

ORDER

This application has been filed under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 for appointment of an Advocate Commissioner for seizing the vehicle in the custody of the respondent, if necessary, with police protection and by breaking open the premises.

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When the application came up for hearing on 25.08.2025, this Court issued notice to the respondent.

3. The private notice sent to the respondent has been returned with an endorsement "left" and affidavit of service has also been filed. As the notice has been sent to the address given in the agreement, there is deemed service on the respondent and the respondent is neither present nor represented through counsel. Hence, the apprehension raised on the side of the applicant that the respondent is trying to secret the construction equipment is prima facie established.

4. In view of the above, Mr.Velmurugan J, Senior Manager, is

appointed as the Court receiver and the Court receiver is permitted to seize the vehicle from the respondent or wherever it is found and by breaking open the premises, if required with police assistance.

5. This application stands disposed of in the above terms. 28-10-2025 rka Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.Mugesh Selvaraj No.163/4, Meenavar Street, Main Road, Thirumullaivasal, Thirumullaivasal, Nagapattinam Near By Mariyam Nagapattinam Tamil Nadu 609 113 India.

N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

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