The Tamil Nadu Circle Postal Co-Operative Bank Ltd, v. The Central Registrar of Co-Operative Societies,

Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief: "To direct respondents to consider and dispose of the representation dated 22.06.2026 submitted by the petitioners seeking for appointment of the Special Officer for the due administration management and day to day functioning of the Tamil Nadu Circle Postal Co-operative Bank Ltd having its Principal Office at No.18/19, Jahangir Street, Second Line Beach Road, Chennal 600 001." Page3 of 6

¶2The petitioner bank was originally registered and commenced its operations in the year 1913 and is functioning as a cooperative financial institution for the benefits of its members.

¶3The petitioner would submit that from the year 2022, no election has been conducted for constitution of the Board of Directors of the petitioner bank. The bank has been functioning without a duly elected and fully constituted Board of Directors, resulting in serious administrative difficulties. At present, only two Directors are functioning in the bank. Therefore, the petitioner made a representation to respondents seeking appointment of a Special Officer for administering the day to day affairs of the bank. Since there is no response the petitioner is before this Court.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026 has not been considered to date, a direction is issued to the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 6

¶5With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs 09-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KAN Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Central Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Office of the Central Registrar of Co-op Societies, Ministry of Co-operation, 9th Floor, Tower-E, World Trade Center, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi 110 029.

¶2Assistant Commissioner, Office of The Central Registrar of Co-op Societies, Ministry of Co-operation, 9th Floor, Tower-E, World Trade Center, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi 110 029.

¶3The Reserve Bank of India, Fort Glacis, No. 16, Rajaji Salai, Post Box No. 40, Chennai 600001.

¶4Deputy Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, North Block, New Delhi - 110 001.

¶5The Post Master General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Chennai-600 002. Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. KAN 09-07-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA The Tamil Nadu Circle Postal Co-operative Bank Ltd, Represented by its Secretary I/C Mr.F.Vincent Paul, No.18/19, Jahangir Street, Second Line Beach Road, Chennai - 600.001. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Central Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Office of the Central Registrar of Co-op Societies, Ministry of Co-operation, 9th Floor, Tower-E, World Trade Center, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi 110 029. 2. Assistant Commissioner, Office of The Central Registrar of Co-op Societies, Ministry of Co-operation, 9th Floor, Tower-E, World Trade Center, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi 110 029. 3. The Reserve Bank of India, Fort Glacis, No. 16, Rajaji Salai, Post Box No. 40, Chennai 600001. 4. Deputy Secretary to Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, North Block, New Delhi - 110 001. Page2 of 6 5. The Post Master General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Chennai-600 002. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the representation dated 22.06.2026 submitted by the petitioners seeking for appointment of the Special Officer for the due administration management and day to day functioning of the Tamil Nadu Circle Postal Co- operative Bank Ltd having its Principal Office at No.18/19, Jahangir Street, Second Line Beach Road, Chennal 600 001. For Petitioner(s): Mr. L.Dhamodharan For Respondent(s): Mr. P.Palaninathan Senior Panel Counsel R1, R2, R4 & R5