Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, V. Saraswathi, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the respondent, the Authorized Officer of the State Bank of India, Thirumangalam Branch, to consider her representation dated 12.09.2023. The representation sought cancellation of loan account No.13638159295, cancellation of the MOD (Memorandum of Deposit) entered between the petitioner and the respondent, and return of all original title deeds to the petitioner within a time frame fixed by the court. However, before the court could adjudicate the matter, the petitioner's counsel, Mr. N. Tamilmani, circulated a letter to the Registry dated 09.01.2025 seeking permission to withdraw the writ petition. The court, comprising Justice M.S. Ramesh and Justice A.D. Maria Clete, recorded the request and dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn. The court made no order as to costs. The judgment does not discuss any legal issues or merits of the case, as the petition was withdrawn at the initial stage.
Headnote
A) Writ Law - Withdrawal of Petition - No Adjudication on Merits - The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ petition, which was allowed by the court. The court dismissed the petition as withdrawn without any order as to costs, and no merits were adjudicated. (Paras 1-2)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the writ petition seeking cancellation of loan account and return of title deeds should be entertained.
Final Decision
Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn. No order as to costs.
Law Points
- Withdrawal of writ petition
- No adjudication on merits
- No order as to costs
