C.Kasi v. The District Collector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM C.Kasi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District.

2.The Branch Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, S.V. Nagaram Aarani Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent bank to accept the thumb impression of the petitioner instead of his signature and permit the petitioner to withdraw the amounts which is lying in the petitioner's Account No.062401000016043 before the second respondent namely the Branch Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, S.V. Nagaram Aarani Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Y.George Williams For Respondents : Mr.N.Naveenkumar Government Advocate for R1 1/4

: Mrs.Sheela Venkatesh for R2

ORDER

The respondent bank has no objection to permit the petitioner to withdraw the amount from his account provided the petitioner appear before the respondent bank along with all the legal representatives and execute an indemnity bond to the satisfaction of the bank, in order to avoid further dispute in the matter of withdrawal of amount.

2. Thus, the petitioner is at liberty to comply with the aforesaid conditions for withdrawal of money.

3. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 24.04.2024 Index : Yes/ No Speaking order : Yes /No Sgl 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District.

2.The Branch Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, S.V. Nagaram Aarani Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

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