Ponnammal v. The Branch Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Ponnammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Branch Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Mappillaiyoorani Branch, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District..

2. The Inspector of Police, Cyber Crime Police Station, 7th Floor, Karmoyogi Bhavan, Sector-10-A, Block No.2, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat - 382018.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to de-freeze petitioner bank account in A/c No. 121801000022298 on the 1st Respondent Bank and enabling him to operate the same by considering his representation dated 25.06.2024.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vishnuvardhan For Respondents : Mr.N.Dilipkumar, Standing Counsel for R1.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned standing counsel for the first respondent / bank.

2.It is seen that at the instance of the second respondent, the petition mentioned account was frozen. For de-freezing the same, the present writ petition came to be filed.

3.The learned standing counsel for bank informs the Court that they had frozen the account only at the request of the second respondent. It is seen from the materials on record that a sum of Rs.800/- was seen as suspicious transaction.

4.For such a small amount, the entire account need not be frozen. That would be grossly disproportionate. I, therefore, the first respondent to de-freeze the petition mentioned account after marking lean for a sum of Rs.800/-. This shall be done immediately and without any delay. 2/4

5.The writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. 16.07.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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