1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.06.2011 CORAM THE HONOURBLE MR.JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN W.P(MD).No.2339 of 2011 V.Ganesan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Manager, State Bank of India, Stressed Assets Recovery Branch, corporation building, R.M.S.Road, Madurai-1. 2.The Manager, State Bank of India, Arasaradi Branch, S.S.Colony, Madurai. ... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 08.02.2011 and permit the petitioner to pay the actual balance of loan amount within the time fixed by this Court. For petitioner : Mr.Chamundi Bose For Respondents : Mr.N.Murugesan ORDER It is the case of the petitioner that he obtained two educational loans both for his son and his daughter. He would contend that he is a retired employee and that the children though are employed, residing outside and due to the non-payment of the loan amount due to the bank, the bank has issued a notice to the petitioner under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act. He would also contend that he had already paid Rs.1,00,000/- and there is a balance of Rs.1,40,000/- to be paid to the Bank and that the representation dated 08.02.2011 seeking extension of time to pay the loan amount was not considered by the Bank. Therefore, he has come forward with the Writ Petition to consider his representation. 2. On notice, Mr.N.Murugesan, the learned Standing Counsel for the State Bank of India would contend that though the bank has initiated steps against the petitioner under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act, they are always ready and willing to consider the claim of the petitioner, if the petitioner is prepared to pay the amount. Heard both sides. By consent, the Writ Petition itself is taken up for final disposal. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 3. In view of the submission of the respondents, the petitioner is directed to approach the bank authorities concerned for any concession or otherwise with a representation within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On such representation being made by the petitioner, the respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible in any event within a period of three months thereafter. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Manager, State Bank of India, Stressed Assets Recovery Branch, corporation building, R.M.S.Road, Madurai-1. 2.The Manager, State Bank of India, Arasaradi Branch, S.S.Colony, Madurai. +1CC TO M/S.KARA ASSOCIATES, ADVOCATE SR.19473 Ssm SR : 29.06.2011 : 2p/4c W.P(MD).No.2339 of 2011 22.06.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/