WP No. 8862 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 8862 of 2026 The Central Bank Of India (A Body incorporated under the Banking companies Regulation AcT) having central office at Nariman point, Mumbai and a Branch at Mylapore, rep. by its chief Manager, Having office at 211/95 VM Street, Mylapore, Chennai 04 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner HR and CE, No. 119 Uthamar gandhi Salaim Nungambakkam, Chennai 34 2. The Asst. Commissioner HR and CE, No. 119 Uthamar gandhi Salaim Nungambakkam, Chennai 34 3. Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Thirukoil Mylapore, Chennai 04 Rep. by the Joint Commissioner cum Executive officer, HR and CE ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to unlock and unseal the Ground Floor portion of the premises in Old Door No. 14/ New Door No. 33 , LUZ Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai 04 to enable the petitioner bank https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8862 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 to remove all its belongings including its files, folders, ledgers, fixtures, furniture and other articles from the said premises. For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.M.Hariharan For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Ravichandran, AGP for R1 & R2 Mr.R.Bharanidharan for R3 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to unlock and unseal the Ground Floor portion of the premises in Old Door No. 14/ New Door No. 33, LUZ Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai 04 to enable the petitioner bank to remove all its belongings including its files, folders, ledgers, fixtures, furniture and other articles from the said premises. 2. Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself. 3. In view of the limited prayer sought for by the petitioner in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 02.06.2025 and to pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8862 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 4. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DP To 1. The Commissioner HR and CE, No. 119 Uthamar gandhi Salaim Nungambakkam, Chennai 34 2. The Asst. Commissioner HR and CE, No. 119 Uthamar gandhi Salaim Nungambakkam, Chennai 34 3. Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Thirukoil Mylapore, Chennai 04 Rep. by the Joint Commissioner cum Executive officer, HR and CE https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 8862 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP WP No. 8862 of 2026 06-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis