S.Alamelu v. the Branch Manager
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Madras High Court, WP No. 29155 of 2023, Mohammed Shaffiq J., decision dated 29-06-2026. Writ petition (Article 226, Certiorarified Mandamus) against auction notices dated 19.09.2022 issued by Indian Bank, Kadathur Branch (Branch Manager) in respect of Jewel Loan Account No.6930846995 and 6964979267 in the name of deceased borrower S.Sangeetha, who died on 17.02.2021 before the notices (death certificate referred). Bank's counsel undertook not to proceed with the auction notices; Court directed first respondent not to proceed with them and permitted recovery of the loan amounts in accordance with law. Legal heirship of the deceased is the subject of pending suit O.S.No.137 of 2021, District Munsif Court, Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri District. Disposition: writ petition disposed of, no costs; connected WMP No.28769 of 2023 closed. Respondent No.2 (P.Murugan) did not appear. Petitioner's counsel: Mr.J.Shakul Hameed for Mr.C.Prabakaran; bank's counsel: Ms.Hemalatha Suresh and Mr.S.Vel Murugan.