Anil Sankar S.B vs. State Of Kerala
Facts
The petitioner, Anil Sankar S.B., approached the Kerala High Court through a writ petition. The petitioner sought a one-time settlement facility for his liability with the Kerala State Co-operative Bank. The Bank, represented by its Branch Manager, indicated that the petitioner's request would be considered according to applicable schemes and norms. The Court was informed of the petitioner's willingness to close the account and sought the one-time settlement facility. The State of Kerala and the Registrar of Co-operative Societies were also listed as respondents, along with the SGST Department, though their specific roles in the dispute are not detailed in the provided text.
Held
The Court disposed of the writ petition by directing the petitioner to approach the 4th respondent (The Branch Manager, The Kerala State Co-operative Bank) within one week from the date of the order with a request for a one-time settlement facility for his liability. The Bank was directed to take an appropriate decision on this request within a further period of one week from the receipt of the request. If the petitioner complies with the facility offered by the Bank, the account shall be closed. The Court also stipulated that in the event of the petitioner's failure to make the request or comply with the Bank's order, further recovery proceedings can continue. The ratio decidendi is that a borrower seeking to settle outstanding dues through a one-time settlement should formally approach the lending institution, which is then obligated to consider the request within a stipulated timeframe based on its policies.
Key Issues
1. Whether the petitioner is entitled to a one-time settlement facility for his liability with the Kerala State Co-operative Bank, and if so, what is the procedure to be followed? This issue arises from the petitioner's request for such a facility. The petitioner argued for the closure of his account through a one-time settlement. The Kerala State Co-operative Bank, through its Standing Counsel, contended that if the petitioner approaches the bank, the request will be considered in accordance with applicable schemes and norms, and appropriate orders will be passed. The judgment does not record any specific arguments from the State of Kerala, the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, or the SGST Department.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN MONDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF JANUARY 2022 / 20TH POUSHA, 1943 WP(C) NO. 14816 OF 2020 PETITIONER: ANIL SANKAR S.B AGED 49 YEARS S/O.R.BALACHANDRAN NAIR, H.NO.266/I, SARAYU, JANCY GARDEN, VADAKODU P.O., THRIKKAKKARA NORTH, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT, PIN- 682021. BY ADV VARGHESE C.KURIAKOSE RESPONDENTS: 1 STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATION, SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001. 2 THE REGISTRAR, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES, SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM- 695001. 3 THE KERALA STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE KOTTAYAM DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD., KOTTAYAM DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD., KOTTAYAM- 686001, REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER. 4 THE BRANCH MANAGER, THE KERALA STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE KOTTAYAM DISTRICT CO-OP. BANK LTD., KANJIKUZHY BRANCH, THAIPARAMBIL BUILDING, MATTAMBALAM P.O., KANJIKUZHY, KOTTAYAM-686001. 5 THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, SGST DEPARTMENT, CIVIL STATION, KAKKANADU, KOCHI-682030. BY ADVS. BY SMT.ANIMA. M, SR. GOVT. PLEADER SRI.ATHUL SHAJI THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 10.01.2022,
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