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Madras High CourtWP/34411/2024withdrawn dismissed

Peter v. The Ombudsman

2026-06-23Honourable The Chief Justice,Honourable Mr.Justice G.Arul Murugan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP No.34411 of 2024 and WMP No.37290 of 2024 Peter Senior Citizen, S/o.David, No.21/1, Rupa Nagar (Ext), Sungam, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore-641 045.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Ombudsman Reserve Bank Of India, Fort Glacis, 16, Rajaji Road, Fort St George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600 001.

2. M/s.Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd Rep By Its Authorized Signatory, No.1051, IInd Floor, Sreenivas Bhavan, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore-641 018.

3. Vice President Kotak Mahindra Bank, No.554 & 55 Capitale, 6th Floor, Annasalai, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018.

4. Deputy Manager Portfolio Resolutions Manager, No.1051, IInd Floor, Sreenivas Bhavan, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore-641 018.

..Respondent(s)

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pay a damages sum of Rs.10 Lakhs to the Writ Petitioner on considering mail dated 04.09.2024 For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Annaamalai For Respondent(s):

F.B.Benjamin George for R1 Mr.Tarang K.Sancheti for Mr.T.Saikrishnan for R2 No appearance for R3 and R4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by The Chief Justice) Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner seeks permission of the court to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to avail the appropriate remedy.

2. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to the petitioner to avail appropriate remedy in accordance with law. No costs. The connected miscellaneous petition is also dismissed. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN J.) 23-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssk

To

1. The Ombudsman Reserve Bank Of India, Fort Glacis, 16, Rajaji Road, Fort St George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-600 001.

2. M/s.Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd Rep By Its Authorized Signatory, No.1051, IInd Floor, Sreenivas Bhavan, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore-641 018.

3. Vice President Kotak Mahindra Bank, No.554 & 55 Capitale, 6th Floor, Annasalai, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018.

4. Deputy Manager Portfolio Resolutions Manager, No.1051, IInd Floor, Sreenivas Bhavan, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore-641 018.

SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J.

AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.

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