W.P.(MD).No.3236 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.02.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.3236 of 2026 and W.M.P.(MD).No.2660 of 2026 P.Pandi ... Petitioner Vs. The Branch Manager, The Tamil Nadu Insustrial Co-operative Bank Limited, Theni Branch (TAICO), No.278/D, First Floor, A.P.M.Viba Towers, Kombam Main Road, Theni. ... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to extend time for the jewels auction which was plugged by petitioner wife by considering the petitioner representation dated 09.01.2026 and pass such other or further orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice. For Petitioner : M/s.J.Kalyani For Respondent : Mr.G.Karthik, for M/s.Roy and Roy Associates 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.3236 of 2026 O R D E R The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Mandamus directing the respondent to extend the time for payment of the jewel loan amount by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 09.01.2026. 2. It is seen from the records that the petitioner’s wife, namely Petchiyammal, had pledged certain jewels with the respondent Bank. Due to default in repayment, the respondent Bank initiated steps to bring the pledged jewels to auction. At that stage, the present Writ Petition was filed. This Court, by order dated 09.02.2026, granted interim injunction on condition that the petitioner deposits the entire jewel loan amount on or before 20.02.2026. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the order of this Court has been duly complied with and that the entire jewel loan amount has been paid. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondent Bank also acknowledged the same. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.3236 of 2026 4. In view of the above, the question of bringing the jewels for auction does not arise as on date. However, it is submitted that the petitioner has not yet produced the death certificate of his wife or the legal heir certificate. In the absence of such documents, the respondent Bank is not in a position to return the jewels. 5. In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to produce the death certificate of his wife and the legal heir certificate before the respondent Bank. Upon production of the said documents, the respondent shall proceed in accordance with law and take appropriate steps for release of the jewels. 6. With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 23.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No pal 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.3236 of 2026 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.3236 of 2026 To The Branch Manager, The Tamil Nadu Insustrial Co-operative Bank Limited, Theni Branch (TAICO), No.278/D, First Floor, A.P.M.Viba Towers, Kombam Main Road, Theni. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD).No.3236 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J. pal W.P(MD)No.3236 of 2026 23.02.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis