Authority: Madurai Bench, Madras High Court (Justice Hemant Chandangoudar)

Order Date: 19 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: A. Karuppasamy filed Writ Petition (W.P.(MD) No.16021 of 2026 & W.M.P.(MD) No.11997 of 2026) under Article 226 seeking quash of Proclamation of Sale and Sale Notice dated 14 May 2026 issued by the Deputy Registrar/Chief Revenue Officer, Madurai District Central Co‑Operative Bank.
  • Respondents: Deputy Registrar/Chief Revenue Officer, Madurai District Central Co‑Operative Bank; Sale Officer/Senior Inspector (Co‑Operative Societies), Theni; Manager, Madurai District Central Cooperative Bank, Bodinayakkanur Branch, Theni; M.D. Special 6 Kottakudi Primary Agriculture Co‑Operative Credit Society (represented by its Secretary).
  • Background: Proceedings were initiated under Section 90 of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Societies Act, resulting in an award directing the petitioner to pay a specified amount. Non‑payment led the Society to commence execution proceedings and issue the proclamation of sale.
  • Petitioner's counsel offered to pay the entire award with accrued interest if reasonable time were granted.

Order

  • The proclamation of sale notice is kept in abeyance subject to the following conditions:

1. Deposit 25 % of the principal amount with the fourth respondent on or before 22 June 2026.

2. Pay 25 % of the awarded amount together with accrued interest and charges (including interest on the first instalment) on or before 31 July 2026.

3. Pay the remaining 50 % of the awarded amount together with accrued interest and charges (date not specified in the order).

4. Upon full payment as per the schedule, respondents shall release the original title deeds to the petitioner.

5. In case of default on any condition, respondents may proceed with auction of the mortgaged property in accordance with law.

  • The writ petition stands disposed of. No order as to costs. Connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

Final Outcome

The sale notice is temporarily stayed; the petitioner must adhere to the stipulated payment schedule to retain ownership, otherwise the property will be auctioned. The court dismissed the petition without costs and closed related petitions.

Topics: Cooperative Banking, Court Order