M/S.Saravana Engineering v. The Chief Manager,

O R D E R Heard the learned counsel on either side.

¶2The petitioner is having account in the second respondent bank. A sum of Rs.5,00,000/- was transferred from the petitioner's account with the second respondent to the hacker's account in the first respondent bank. Subsequently, the hacker's account was frozen.

¶3The learned Standing counsel appearing for the first respondent on instructions states that they are ready to re-transfer the amount to the petitioner's account in the 3 W.P.(MD)NO.17212 OF 2015 second respondent bank. It is stated that this can be done within a period of ten days.

¶4Recording the submission, this writ petition stands disposed of. The petitioner through his counsel is directed to serve a copy of the original Indemnity Bond on the learned Standing counsel for the first respondent. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

17.08.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU To: The Inspector of Police, Town West police station, Dindigul Town, Dindigul District. 4 W.P.(MD)NO.17212 OF 2015 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J. PMU W.P.(MD)No.17212 of 2015

17.08.2023

1 W.P.(MD)NO.17212 OF 2015 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.08.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.17212 of 2015 M/s.Saravana Engineering Works, Rep. through its Proprietor, S.Lakshmanan. ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Chief Manager, State Bank of India, Sant Nirankari Colony, Pradhan Market, Delhi – 110 009. 2. The Branch Manager, Indian Bank, Dindigul Main Branch, North Car Street, Dindigul, Dindigul District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Town West police station, Dindigul Town, Dindigul District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent herein to release the amount of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only) mistakenly transferred to the fraudulent account No.20248208511 in the name of Anil Kumar maintained by the first respondent bank dated 10.08.2015 from the petitioner's company account name 2 W.P.(MD)NO.17212 OF 2015 M/s.Saravana Engineering Works(A/c.No.897249705) maintained with the second respondent bank. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Jesus Moris Ravi For R-3 : Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar, Additional Government Pleader. For R-1 : Mr.M.Ponniah For R-2 : No appearance. * * *