WP No. 32649 of 2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP No. 32649 of 2023 Jesuraja Bakthan Daniel Partner M/s.Ooty Flora, Door No. 87-D/47, Aseer Compound, Main Alwarpet, Coonoor, The Nilgiris 643 101 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary Government Of Tamil Nadu, Agricultural Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 2. The District Collector Nilgiris 3. State Level Bankers' Committee Convenor, Indian Overseas Bank, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 002. 4. Director Of Horticulture And Plantation Crops / The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005. 5. Federal Bank Ltd., LCRD-Coimbatore Division, No. 21, 1st Floor, ML Lund Complex, V.H. Road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore 641 001 ..Respondent(s) __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32649 of 2023 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider and pass orders on the representation issued by the petitioner vide letter dated 28.10.2023 and also the recommendation of the 2nd respondent dated 17.08.2018 vide D.O. Lr.No.A8/8023/2015 within a time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Bagavath Krishnan For Respondent(s): Mr. Mohammed Fayaz Ali Government Pleader for R1 and R2. ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by G.Arul Murugan J.) Fourth Respondent has filed a detailed counter stating that the petitioner is not a Member of the Association and therefore, is not entitled to any benefit. Further, it is also submitted that the petitioner has already entered into a One Time Settlement with the bank and they are in the process of making payment. 2. In view of the same, no further adjudication is required. The writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN J.) 18-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssk __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32649 of 2023 To 1. The Secretary Government Of Tamil Nadu, Agricultural Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 2. The District Collector Nilgiris 3. State Level Bankers Committee Convenor. Indian Overseas Bank, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 002. 4. Director Of Horticulture And Plantation Crops / The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005. 5. Federal Bank Ltd., LCRD-Coimbatore Division, No. 21, 1st Floor, ML Lund Complex, V.H. Road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore 641 001 __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32649 of 2023 SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J. AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J. ssk WP No. 32649 of 2023 18-06-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

WP No. 32649 of 2023 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 18-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN WP No. 32649 of 2023 Jesuraja Bakthan Daniel Partner M/s.Ooty Flora, Door No. 87-D/47, Aseer Compound, Main Alwarpet, Coonoor, The Nilgiris 643 101 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary Government Of Tamil Nadu, Agricultural Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 2. The District Collector Nilgiris 3. State Level Bankers' Committee Convenor, Indian Overseas Bank, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 002. 4. Director Of Horticulture And Plantation Crops / The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005. 5. Federal Bank Ltd., LCRD-Coimbatore Division, No. 21, 1st Floor, ML Lund Complex, V.H. Road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore 641 001 ..Respondent(s) __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32649 of 2023 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider and pass orders on the representation issued by the petitioner vide letter dated 28.10.2023 and also the recommendation of the 2nd respondent dated 17.08.2018 vide D.O. Lr.No.A8/8023/2015 within a time frame. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Bagavath Krishnan For Respondent(s): Mr. Mohammed Fayaz Ali Government Pleader for R1 and R2. ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by G.Arul Murugan J.) Fourth Respondent has filed a detailed counter stating that the petitioner is not a Member of the Association and therefore, is not entitled to any benefit. Further, it is also submitted that the petitioner has already entered into a One Time Settlement with the bank and they are in the process of making payment. 2. In view of the same, no further adjudication is required. The writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN J.) 18-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ssk __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32649 of 2023 To 1. The Secretary Government Of Tamil Nadu, Agricultural Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 2. The District Collector Nilgiris 3. State Level Bankers Committee Convenor. Indian Overseas Bank, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai- 600 002. 4. Director Of Horticulture And Plantation Crops / The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005. 5. Federal Bank Ltd., LCRD-Coimbatore Division, No. 21, 1st Floor, ML Lund Complex, V.H. Road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore 641 001 __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 32649 of 2023 SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, C.J. AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J. ssk WP No. 32649 of 2023 18-06-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis