K.N.Guru v. The Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.N.Guru ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi.

2.Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Fort St.George, Chennai.

3.The Branch Manager, Axis Bank, Kumbakonam Main Branch, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to accept the refund of the subsidy amount of Rs.1,99,152 /- wrongly credited to the petitioner Agri loan account number is 916030056113542 in Axis Bank, Kumbakonam Branch by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of 1st respondent.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Mohamed Hasim For Respondents : Mr.K.Govindarajan, Deputy Solicitor General of India for R1.

Mr.D.Sasi Kumar, Addl. Government Pleader for R2.

Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh, Standing Counsel for R3.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner had availed agricultural loan from the third respondent bank. The first respondent has therefore credited the petition mentioned amount as subsidy in the petitioner's bank account. The petitioner has not carried out any agricultural operation and he wants to return the said amount. The petitioner's gesture is to be appreciated. The learned Deputy Solicitor General of India is directed to furnish the account details to the learned counsel for the petitioner as early as possible. Thereafter, the petitioner can credit the petition mentioned amount in the said account. 2/4

3.This writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. 01.04.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- The Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Fort St.George, Chennai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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