IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.7970 of 2009 Ramesh Kumar Singh, s/o Late Shyama Singh, R/o village Ranipur, P.O.- Kodra, P.S.-Paliganj, District- Patna. . . . . . Petitioner. Versus 1. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Punjab National Bank, Parliament Street, New Delhi. 2. The regional /Deputy Manager, Punjab National Bank, Patna. 3. The Branch Manager, Punjab National Bank,Chowk Branch, Ara. 4. Circle Head, Maharaja Chowk, Punjab National Bank, Arrah. . . . . . . Respondents. ----------- 2/ 14.07.2009 Mr. Jagarnath Singh, learned counsel for the petitioner is permitted to add Circle Head, Punjab National Bank, Arrah as party respondent. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondents. Prayer of the petitioner is for directing the respondents particularly respondent no.4 to make payment of an amount of Rs. 2,46,098/- with up to date interest, as he is the only nominee of Saving Bank Account No. 4020 which is in the name of his father-in-law, Ranpal Bahadur Singh @ Mohan Jee, who died on 28.12.2004. The aforesaid savings account was opened in the Punjab National Bank, Chowk Branch, Ara. Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that Ranpal Bahadur Singh had only one son, who died prior to the opening of the account itself. In support the learned counsel submits that Section 45 ZA of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 as well as circular of the Reserve Bank of India contained in letter dated 9th June, 2005 stipulates that in case, if the account holder died then the money standing in the account be disbursed in favour of the nominee. - 2 - Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh 1, learned counsel for the Bank submits that petitioner should make a representation with all necessary documents like indemnity bond, proof of identity of person, facsimile of pass-book (facsimile / photo copy) etc. before the Circle Head, Punjab National Bank, Ara. In case petitioner makes a representation to the aforesaid respondent no.4 he would dispose of his claim within four weeks from the date of receipt / production of the copy of the order. The respondent no.4 may also give a personal hearing to the respondent. With the aforesaid observation this writ application is disposed of. Uday/ (S. P. Singh, J.)