The High Court disposed of a writ petition filed by L.K. Nithyasri challenging an order refusing to consider a representation for Fixed Deposit maturity proceeds. The Court granted liberty to approach appropriate courts for a succession certificate.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 09.06.2022
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE
W.P.No.6285 of 2022
L.K. Nithyasri ...Petitioner ..Vs..
...Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order, herein and to call for the letter dated 17.01.2022 of the 3rd respondent herein and to quash the same and directing the respondents herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.12.2021 given to the 1st respondent herein.
For Petitioner : Mr. S. Madhusudanan For Respondents : Mr. K. Subbu Ranga Bharathi Central Government Counsel
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the order of the third respondent dated 17.01.2022 and to direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.12.2021.
Succession O.P. for getting the maturity proceeds of the Fixed Deposit standing in the name of the petitioner's grand mother D.V. Uma Rani.
granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the appropriate court to obtain Succession certificate in respect of the assets, including Fixed Deposits, left behind by the deceased D.V. Uma Rani.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar(CS IV)
True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
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To
W.P.No.6285 of 2022
SSN[co] NSK/20/06/2022
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the High Court should issue a Writ of Mandamus to quash the third respondent's refusal to consider the petitioner's representation regarding fixed deposit maturity proceeds.
L.K. Nithyasri
The Post Master General, Nungambakkam Post Office, Chennai
The Senior Postmaster, Thyagarayanagar H P O, Chennai 600 017
The Senior Postmaster (HSG II) Choolaimedu S.O. Chennai 600 094
Abdul Qudduse
As recorded by the court registry
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