1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.08.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P(MD)No.8509 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 S.A.Mahesh .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The Union of India, represented by Ministry of Finance, Through Finance Secretary,Todhi Road, New Delhi. 2. The Chief Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office,No.23, New Agraharam, Palani Road,Dindigul. 3. The Branch Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Palani Branch,Palani, Dindigul District. .. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse the educational loan to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.12.2010. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Karthik For Respondents : Mr.Irulappan for R.1 : Mr.Pala. Ramasamy for R.2 and R.3 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioner for a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to disburse the educational loan to the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.12.2010. 2. Heard Mr.S.Karthik, learned Counsel for the petitioner, Mr.Irulappan, who takes notice for the first respondent and Mr.Pala.Ramasamy, who takes notice for the respondents 2 and 3. 3. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. 4. The petitioner applied for educational loan, which was not processed for one or other reason. The respondent Bank delayed the grant of loan. Hence, this writ petition has been filed by the petitioner. 5. Considering the nature of relief sought for by the petitioner, the third respondent/Branch Manager is directed to consider the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 application of the petitioner, in the light of the Reserve Bank of India instructions and the Indian Bankers' Association guidelines, as expeditiously as possible. It is made clear that this Court does not express any opinion about the merits of the petitioner's claim and the Authority shall dispose the same on its own merits. 6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is also closed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(T&P) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1. The Finance Secretary, The Union of India, Ministry of Finance, Todhi Road,New Delhi. 2. The Chief Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Regional Office, No.23, New Agraharam, Palani Road,Dindigul. 3. The Branch Manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Palani Branch,Palani, Dindigul District. +1cc to Mr.S.Karthick, Advocate SR.No.25563 +1cc to Mr.Pala Ramasamy, Advocate SR.No.25638 W.P(MD)No.8509 of 2011 and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2011 02.08.2011 ssl PA/11.08.2011/2P/6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/