Sindhu Mahalakshmi v. The Zonal Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Sindhu Mahalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Manager, Tamilnadu Grama Bank, Thoothukudi District.

2.The Branch Manager, Tamilnadu Grama Bank, Sayalgudi Branch, Sayalgudi, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram 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 respondents to return the jewels to the petitioner which was pledged by the petitioner's grandmother namely Rajeswari died on 18.12.2023 in Loan Account No.10065987315 within stipulated time fixed by this Court based on the petitioner's representation dated 13.07.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Muthuvai Ilayaraja For Respondents : Mr.M.Thirunavukarasu, Standing Counsel.

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ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner's grandmother / Rajeswari had pledged the petition mentioned jewels with the second respondent. She passed away. The petitioner wants to redeem the same. Since certain procedural issues arose, the present writ petition came to be filed.

3.The learned standing counsel for the bank informs the Court that the petitioner has to comply two requirements. (a) She must get legal heir certificate in respect of her grandmother. (b) She must obtain consent / NOC from all the other legal heirs.

4.The stand of the respondent is reasonable. The petitioner can be granted relief only if she complies with the aforesaid requirements. Subject to the petitioner fulfilling the above requirements, the writ petition is allowed. No costs.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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