Umamaheswari v. The Branch Manger

ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 27.05.2026 and consequently to release the petitioner's pledged jewels and close Jewel Loan Account Nos. 014803214012360 dated 10.08.2022, 014832000001256 dated 10.08.2022, and 014803214012384 dated 11.08.2022, without insisting upon the personal appearance and signature of the 2nd respondent.

¶3At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that petitioner's representation dated 27.05.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed after issuing notice to petitioner as well as the second respondent and any other interested parties, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner. Page3 of 4

¶4In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.05.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner as well as the second respondent and any other interested persons within a period of four weeks from the date of uploading of web copy of this order, without waiting for receipt of a certified copy thereof. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the representation and it is open to the concerned respondents to consider the representation on its own merits and in accordance with law.

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 23-07-2026 SHK Page4 of 4

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. SHK To

¶1The Branch Manger Indian Overseas Bank, No.10 Perumal Sannathi Street, Uthiramerur Main Branch, Kancheepuram -603 406.

¶2Susila W/o. Late Rajendran, No.21, Periya Sengunthar Street, Uthiramerur Kanchipuram-603 406 23-07-2026 Page5 of 4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Umamaheswari W/o. Late Narendiran, No.452/1 Road Street, Mamandur, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamilnadu -631 702 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Branch Manger Indian Overseas Bank, No.10 Perumal Sannathi Street, Uthiramerur Main Branch, Kancheepuram -603 406. 2. Susila W/o. Late Rajendran, No.21, Periya Sengunthar Street, Uthiramerur Kanchipuram-603 406 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to consider and dispose of petitioner's representation dated 27.05.2026 and consequently release the petitioner pledged jewels and close the Jewel Loan Account Nos.014803214012360 dated 10.08.2022, 014832000001256 dated 10.08.2022, 014803214012384 dated 11.08.2022 without insisting upon the peroneal appearance and signature of the 2nd Respondent within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Thamizh Vendan Page2 of 4 For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Kathirvelu, Standing Counsel for R1.