M/S.Mariyam Civil Construction Private Limited v. Union Of India

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI and W.M.P.(MD)No.25061 of 2024 M/s.Mariyam Civil Construction Private Limited, Represented by its Director, Mr.Syed Razul Batcha ... Petitioner Vs.

1. Union of India, Represented by its Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi 110 001.

2. A U Small Financial Bank, Nungambakkam Branch, S.No. G5, Building No. 151, Gee Gee Emerald, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034.

3. Cyber Crime Police Cyberabad, Telangana Cyberabad Gachibowli, Jayabheri Pine Valley, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 032.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to de-freeze the petitioner's Bank Account No.2301257050359128 maintained in the 2nd respondent Bank within the time frame fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.GR.Balakumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Kutralalingam, Central Govt. Standing Counsel (for R1) Mr.M.Arunachalam (for R2) No Appearance (for R3)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to de-freeze the petitioner's Bank Account No.2301257050359128 maintained in the 2nd respondent Bank.

2. Though the name of the third respondent is printed in the cause list, none appears on behalf of the third respondent. By consent of both parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

3. Heard the learned counsel on both sides and carefully perused the entire materials available on record.

4. It seems that only on the intimation from the third respondent, the second respondent bank has freezed the petitioner's bank account. It was also informed to the petitioner by the second respondent bank that the petitioner's 2/4

account was freezed only for the disputed amount of Rs.20,000/-, on the intimation received from the third respondent.

5. In view of the same, this Court hereby direct the second respondent to defreeze the petitioner's account by marking lien on the aforesaid amount and permit him to operate the same.

6. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

09.01.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Sm TO:-

1. The Secretary, Union of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi 110 001.

2. Cyber Crime Police Cyberabad, Telangana Cyberabad Gachibowli, Jayabheri Pine Valley, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 032.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

Sm Order made in Dated:

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