S.Harish Varma v. The Branch Manager

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.10.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE S.Harish Varma ... Petitioner Vs.

The Branch Manager, Indian Bank, Batlagundu Branch, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Bank to sanction and disburse the education loan to the petitioner on the basis of his application ID No. 2421681 dated 14.02.2024 as per the fees structure issued by Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology, Kalapatty Road at Coimbatore within in time frame by this Court For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vellaichamy For Respondent : Mr.C.Karthik, Standing Counsel 1/4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondent Bank to sanction and disburse the educational loan to the petitioner based on his application dated 14.02.2024.

2. Mr.C.Karthik, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the respondent.

3. Learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent Bank on instructions would submit that if the petitioner submits a fresh application seeking for educational loan as prayed for in this Writ Petition, the same will be considered by the respondent Bank on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

4. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner on instructions would submit that the petitioner is willing to submit a fresh application.

5. No prejudice would be caused to any other parties, if the petitioner is allowed to submit a fresh application seeking for educational loan as prayed for in this Writ Petition and a direction is issued to the respondent Bank to consider 2/4

the same on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court

6. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the petitioner to submit a fresh application with the respondent Bank seeking for an educational loan as prayed for in this Writ Petition within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the said application, the respondent Bank shall consider the same on merits and in accordance with law and pass final orders within a period of four weeks thereafter.

7. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

28.10.2024 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no TSG To The Branch Manager, Indian Bank, Batlagundu Branch, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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