Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 09 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: WP No.17623 of 2024 filed by S.Syed Abuthahir (petitioner) under Article 226 seeking a writ of mandamus for delivery and possession of the schedule (auctioned) property.
- Respondents: The Authorised Officer and Assistant General Manager, Indian Bank – Anna Salai Branch; the General Manager, Indian Bank, Zonal Office; the Deputy General Manager, Indian Bank, Zonal Office; the Branch Manager, Indian Bank – Anna Salai Branch.
- The petitioner claimed entitlement to possession as the auction purchaser; the bank contended it had approached the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Chengalpattu, under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act to secure possession.
- The Court observed that possession proceedings were already underway.
Final Outcome
- The Court closed the writ petition, directing Indian Bank to hand over delivery and possession of the schedule property to the petitioner as expeditiously as possible.
- No order as to costs was made.
Topics: Banking, Court Proceedings