A.T.Selvam, v. The Branch Manager,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09.10.2023

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.MURALI SHANKAR C.R.P.(PD)(MD)No.2535 of 2023 AT.Selvam : Petitioner/Plaintiff Vs.

1.The Branch Manager, State Bank of India, Thiruvalluvar Salai, Alangudi Town and Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Zonal Manager, State Bank of India, Near old Bus Stand, Thanjavur District.

: Respondents/Defendants Prayer : This Civil Revision Petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, to direct the Additional Subordinate Court, Pudukkottai to dispose of the suit in O.S.No.378 of 2018 within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Kaliraj For Respondents : Mr.C.Karthik 1/5

ORDER

The Civil Revision Petition has been filed seeking a direction to dispose of the suit in O.S.No.378 of 2018, pending on the file of the Additional Subordinate Court, Pudukkottai, within a specified time fixed by this Court.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the revision petitioner as well as the learned counsel for the respondents and also perused the records.

3. The revision petitioner as plaintiff has filed the suit in O.S. No.378 of 2018, for seeking compensation of Rs.5,00,000/-with interest and costs against the respondents/defendants.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the revision petitioner would submit that though the suit has been filed in the year 2018, issues are yet to be framed, that the respondents/defendants are not co-operating with the trial Court to conduct the trial, that the revision petitioner is a senior citizen and that therefore, the trial has to be expedited. 2/5

5. The fact remains that the suit was filed in the year 2018. The High Court has already issued circulars to the District Judiciary, directing the Courts to give priority for the cases relating to Senior Citizens, HIV affected persons, Defence Personnel, Women and Children, more than 5 year old cases etc., It is to be noted that the revision petitioner without approaching the trial Court, has directly come forward with the present Revision Petition before this Court, seeking early disposal. In the absence of total pendency particulars and the work burden of that particular Court, this Court is not inclined to give any direction to dispose of the case within a specified period of time. Generally, the trial Court is required to give priority to the cases, as per the circulars of this Court.

6. As rightly pointed out by the learned counsel appearing for the revision petitioner, the revision petitioner is a senior citizen. In view of the above, the revision petitioner is at liberty to approach the trial Court and if such requisition for speedy disposal is made, the trial Court is required to consider the urgency for early trial, in the light of the circulars issued by this Court and on the ground of senior citizenship. 3/5

7. With the above observation and direction, the Civil Revision Petition is disposed of. No costs.

09.10.2023 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No das To 1.The Additional Subordinate Judge, Pudukkottai.

2.The Section Officer, VR Section, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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K.MURALI SHANKAR ,J.

das Order made in C.R.P.(PD)(MD)No.2535 of 2023 Dated : 09.10.2023 5/5