WP No. 24400 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No. 24400 of 2026 1. Mrs.R.Arthi W/o.Ramanan, Partner, Classik Cooling Towers, S.F.No.566, Swaminathapuram Village, Vadavalli Panchayat, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore – 641 697. 2. MR.P.S.R.Rajkumar S/o.Ramasamy, Partner, Classik Cooling Towers, S.F.No.566, Swaminathapuram Village, Vadavalli Panchayat, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore – 641 697. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Branch Manager Indian bank limited, Periaputhur Branch, 379/2, Periaputhur (po), Near Panchayat Office, Via Pogalur, Coimbatore District – 641 697. 2. Mr.S.R.Ramanan S/o.Ramasamy, No.165, Phase 1, Crown City, Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore - 641107. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the notice dated 11.03.2026 issued by the first respondent for https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24400 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 freezing of bank account in current account No.6523466167, maintaining with the first respondent bank and quash the same and direct the first respondent to de-freeze the petitioner’s firm M/s.Classik Cooling Towers current account bearing Account No.6523466167, maintaining with first respondent bank. For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.R.Balasubramanian ORDER The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, to call for the records relating to the notice dated 11.03.2026 issued by the first respondent for freezing of bank account in current account No.6523466167, maintained with the first respondent bank and quash the same and direct the first respondent to de-freeze the petitioner’s firm M/s.Classik Cooling Towers current account bearing Account No.6523466167, maintaining with first respondent bank. 2. After submitting for a brief while, learned counsel for petitioners would request leave of this Court to approach the Banking Ombudsman to seeks redressal of his grievance. He would request two weeks time to submit a representation/complaint before the Ombudsman. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24400 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 3. While agreeing with the above submission, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, it is open to petitioners to submit a representation/complaint before the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) along with documentary evidence. If any such representation/complaint is submitted by petitioners, the same shall be considered without reference to limitation by the Banking Ombudsman Authority, on its own merits and orders shall be passed in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioners, second respondent and any other interested parties within a period of three (3) weeks from the date of such representation/complaint filed before the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS). It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law. 4. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No jv https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24400 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To The Branch Manager Indian bank limited, Periaputhur Branch, 379/2, Periaputhur (po), Near Panchayat Office, Via Pogalur, Coimbatore District – 641 697. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24400 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. jv WP No. 24400 of 2026 29-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis