Applicant, who attained majority, sought handover of a fixed deposit of Rs.9,72,192 kept in the Registrar General's custody pursuant to a 2019 succession certificate order directing his minor share be deposited. The court allowed the application and directed return of the amount with accrued interest.
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A No.5634 of 2025 in O.P. No.52 of 2019
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 02.12.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.DHANABAL
A.No.5634 of 2025 in O.P. No.52 of 2019
S. Vedhavarman Applicant/Petitioner
Versus
1.S. Kala
2.V. Kanchana
3.S. Maanasha Respondents/Defendants
Prayer : Application filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of the Original Side Rules r/w Section 151 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, prayed to direct the Registrar General to endorse and handover the fixed receipt bearing number – Kamadhemu Deposit General Scheme vide Serial No.KP981374, Account No.8541401002436/1 – D.P. Code No.8541 dated 11.12.2019 drawn on Canara Bank, Periyar Nagar Branch for a sum of Rs.9,72,192.00 (Rupees Nine Lakhs Seventy Two Thousand One Hundred and Ninety Two only) with accrued interest till date of encashment in favour of the applicant herein.
For Applicant : M/s. Tamizh Selvi
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ORDER
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The application has been filed to direct the Registrar General to endorse and handover the fixed receipt bearing number – Kamadhemu Deposit General Scheme vide Serial No.KP981374, Account No.8541401002436/1 – D.P. Code No.8541 dated 11.12.2019 drawn on Canara Bank, Periyar Nagar Branch for a sum of Rs.9,72,192.00 (Rupees Nine Lakhs Seventy Two Thousand One Hundred and Ninety Two only) with accrued interest till date of encashment in favour of the applicant herein.
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applicant/petitioner has attained majority, the petitioner is entitled to receive his share amount of Rs.9,72,192/-. Accordingly, this application is allowed as prayed for.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether a minor whose share was deposited in court-ordered fixed deposit under a Succession Certificate, now attaining majority, is entitled to return of the matured amount?
2 provisions across 2 enactments
S. Vedhavarman
S. Kala
V. Kanchana
S. Maanasha
P.Dhanabal
As recorded by the court registry
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