S.Ragavendhiran v. The Deputy General Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought mandamus to unfreeze bank accounts allegedly illegally frozen after his retirement due to a defaulted loan for which he was the guarantor. Court found insufficient evidence of repayment post-retirement. Petition closed pending a meeting between parties.
What the court decided
W.P.No.18203 of 2020
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 05.07.2023
CORAM : JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE
W.P.No.18203 of 2020
S.Ragavendhiran
.. Petitioner
Vs
- 1.The Deputy General Manager Staff Section, Circle office Canara Bank, Chennai.
- 2.The Branch Manager Kannampalayam Branch Canara Bank, Trichy Road Coimbatore. .. Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to release the amounts in the petitioner's accounts at Canara Bank, Kannmpalayam Branch, a sum of Rs.5,32,919/- in Account No.3131111000014 and Rs.9,30,215/- in Account No.1248111024960, totally Rs.14,63,134/- which are freezed by the respondents, consequently direct the respondents to pay the interest for the freezed amount by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16/07/2020 within the specific period of time fixed by this Court.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to unfreeze the petitioner's bank accounts and repay amounts blocked under a bank lien.
Whether to direct intermediation between the petitioner and the bank to facilitate a meeting.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S.Ragavendhiran
- respondent
The Deputy General Manager Staff Section, Circle office Canara Bank, Chennai
- respondent
The Branch Manager Kannampalayam Branch Canara Bank, Trichy Road Coimbatore
Coram
Case details
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