G.Gunasekaran v. The General Manager
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED:28.06.2016
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN W.P.No.6598 of 2016 G.Gunasekaran ..Petitioner vs.
1.
The General Manager State Bank of India College Road Nungambakkam Chennai 600 034.
2.
The Regional Manager State Bank of India Divisional Commercial Complex No.11, Ramakrishna Road Balaji Towers Seerangampalayam Salem-7.
3.
The Branch Manager State Bank of India Kamarajanar Road Attur, Salem District.
.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to waive the petitioner's agricultural loan amount under the scheme of agricultural loan waiver scheme by way of disposing the writter representation dated 18.01.2016 submitted by the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prakasam For Respondents: Mr.P.D.Audikesavalu for Kavitha Audikesavalu for RR2 and 3 R1- No appearance
ORDER
Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, as well as the learned counsel appearing on behalf of respondents 2 and 3. 2.This writ petition has been filed to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS, directing the respondents, to waive the petitioner's agricultural loan amount, under the scheme of agricultural loan waiver scheme, by considering the representation, dated 18.01.2016, submitted by the petitioner.
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3.Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the second respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 18.01.2016, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.
4.The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents have no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 5.In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the second respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's representation, dated 18.01.2016, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.
6.The writ petition is disposed of, with the above direction. No costs.
Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS III ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.
The General Manager State Bank of India College Road Nungambakkam Chennai 600 034.
2.
The Regional Manager State Bank of India Divisional Commercial Complex No.11, Ramakrishna Road Balaji Towers Seerangampalayam Salem-7.
3.
The Branch Manager State Bank of India Kamarajanar Road Attur, Salem District.
+1 cc to Mr.C.Prakasam, Advocate,SR.36365 +1 cc to Mr.P.D.Audikesavalu, Advocate,SR.36116. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ pa(co) krd 14/7 W.P.No.6598 of 2016