S.Srinivasan v. The Reserve Bank Of India,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.04.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.9026 of 2018 S.Srinivasan ... Petitioner vs.

1. The Reserve Bank of India, South Zone Office, 16, Rajaji Street, Fort Glacis, Chennai.

2. The Branch Manager, HDFC Bank,Kovilpatti Branch, 894, Main Road,Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to break open the locker number 150 allotted to the petitioner after getting necessary charges for break opening by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.02.2018 as well as the ' Non Traceable Certificate' issued by the Inspector of Police, Kovilpatti East Police Station .

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu

O R D E R

It is the grievance of the petitioner that his representation dated 06.02.2018 seeking to break open the locker number 150 allotted to him after getting necessary charges for break opening , has not been considered by the second respondent till date and therefore, he has filed the present writ petition.

2. This Court has not expressed any of its view with regard to the merits of the representation made by the petitioner. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made, the respondents are duty bound to consider the same in one way or the other. Non-consideration of the same would amount to dereliction of ordinary duties of their office and as such, this Court would be justified in invoking its powers conferred under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to direct them to consider the petitioner's representation within a stipulated time.

3. In view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.02.2018 on its own merits and take further action in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AS) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Reserve Bank of India, South Zone Office, 16, Rajaji Street, Fort Glacis, Chennai.

2. The Branch Manager, HDFC Bank,Kovilpatti Branch, 894, Main Road,Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

+ 1 CC TO MR.G.Thalaimutharasu , ADVOCATE IN SR No.63398 aav KK/SV MMS/SAR 1/17/05/2018/2p/4c W.P.(MD) No.9026 of 2018 24.04.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/