Saisiva K.G.Sivasubramanian, v. Union Of India,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Saisiva K.G.Sivasubramanian ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Union of India, Through Secretary, Ministry of Finance Department of Financial Services, (Banking Division), Jeewan Deep, Parliament Street, New Delhi - 110 001.

2.The Authorized Officer, State Bank of India, Amman Sannathi Branch, Amman Sannathi, Madurai - 625 001.

3.The Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Amman Sannathi Branch, Amman Sannathi, Madurai - 625 001.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to sanction and disburse the "Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana" Scheme Loan on the basis of the petitioners loan application dated 06/08/2018. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.P.M.Vishnuvarthanan.

For Respondents : Mr.C.Nangagopal, Central Govt. Standing Counsel for R1.

Mr.S.Sethuraman, Standing Counsel for R2 & R3.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is having business activities in Chinnamanoor. The learned standing counsel for the bank is right in his submission that the petitioner must approach the jurisdictional branch. The petitioner is given liberty to approach Chinnamanoor Branch of State Bank of India and submit his application for issuance of loan under the petition mentioned scheme. The said branch will receive the application and deal with the same on merits and in accordance with law as per the norms. They will take a call as expeditiously as possible.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 09.01.2023 NCS :Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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