Ochu v. The Zonal Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Ochu ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Zonal Officer, Bank of India, New No.30, Old No.17, Erra balu, Chennai.

2.The Zonal Officer, Bank of India, Ground Star House, 324, Oppanakkara Street, Coimpbatore, 3.The Manager, Bank of India, 1/16, Sannadhi Street, Usilampatti, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent bank herein based on the petitioner's representation dated 21.06.2019 to release the subsidy amount Rs 13,00,000/- and above, and also given the original situated 1/3

at Lingappanayakkanur, Thimmanatham, Madurai District before the Sub Registrar, usilampatti, Madurai District to the petitioner, taken action against the Manager of the third respondent Bank, in favour of the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mrs.K.Malathi For Respondents : Mr.M.Senthil Kumar Standing Counsel

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent Bank submits that the petitioner's account has been classified as non-performing asset and that recovery proceedings had already been initiated. Copy of O.A.No.279 of 2020 on the file of Debt Recovery Tribunal, Madurai has been enclosed in the typed set of papers. The petitioner's account has become NPA, the question of releasing subsidy does not arise at all. This writ petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. 11.01.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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