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Kerala High Court

Thirumarady Agricultural Improvement ... vs Union Of India on 5 October, 2021

Author: Sathish Ninan

Bench: Sathish Ninan

               IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                               PRESENT
               THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
     TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                       WP(C) NO. 36439 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

          THE KALLETTUMKARA SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK
          REPRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE MANAGING COMMITTEE
          N.K.JOSEPH,KALLETTUMKARA, THRISSUR DISTRICT.

          BY ADV SRI.GEORGE POONTHOTTAM



RESPONDENTS:

    1     UNION OF INDIA
          REPRESENTED BY MINISTRY OF FINANCE,(ECONOMIC AFFAIRS,
          CENTRAL SECRETARIAT,NEW DELHI.

    2     THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
          REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR,BOMBAY.

    3     REGIONAL OFFICE
          RESERVE BANK OF INDIA,KOCHI - 682017

    4     THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
          THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001

          BY ADV ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL

          BY SPL.GOVT.PLEADER:SRI.BIMAL.K.NATH




     THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36669/2016, 36788/2016 AND CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 36669 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             THE PARAVUR VADAKKEKARA SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANKLTD
             NO.3131
             NEENDOOR, VADAKKEKARA P.O., PIN - 683 522,REPRESENTED
             BY ITS SECRETARY.

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.M.M.MONAYE
             SRI.DESI MATTHAI
             SRI.T.KOSHY



RESPONDENTS:

     1       UNION OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO MINISTRY OF
             FINANCE,DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI -
             110 001.

     2       RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF GENERAL MANAGERDEPARTMENT OF
             CURRENCY MANAGEMENT,CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, MUMBAI -
             400 001.

     3       STATE OF KERALA
             REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,DEPARTMENT OF
             FINANCE, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.

     4       REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE
             SOCIETIES,STATUE, NEAR PRESS CLUB, THRIUVANANTHAPURAM.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     5       KERALA STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD
             REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR,COBANK TOWERS,
             PALAYAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,PIN - 695 033.

     6       THE ERNAKULAM DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD
             REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER,THRIKKAKKARA,
             KAKKANAD P.O., KOCHI - 682 030.

             BY ADV SRI.JAISHANKAR V.NAIR, CGC
             BY SPL.GOVT.PLEADER:SRI.BIMAL.K.NATH
             BY ADV.N.RAGHURAJ



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 36788 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             THE CALICUT CITY SERVICE CO-OP BANK LTD. NOD.2777
             ZAMORINS SQUARE BUILDINGLINK ROAD, CALICUT, REPRESENTED
             BY ITS CHAIRMAN

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.B.S.SWATHI KUMAR
             SMT.ANITHA RAVINDRAN
             SRI.HARISANKAR N UNNI
             SMT.S.SIKKY



RESPONDENTS:
     1     THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
           THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN 695 001

     2       UNION OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED MINISTRY OF FINANCE(ECONOMICS
             AFFAIRS)CENTRAL SECRETARIATNEW DELHI 110 001

     3       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             BOMBAY, PIN 400 001REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR

     4       THE CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
             DEPARTMENT OF CURRENCY MANAGEMENTRESERVE BANK OF
             INDIA,CENTRAL OFFICE4TH FLOOR,AMAR BUILDING, SIR P.M
             ROAD MUMBAI, PIN 400 001

     5       THE KOZHIKODE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANKLTD NO F 1635
             P.B NO 503,CALICUT 673 002REPRESENTED BY THE THE
             GENERAL MANAGER
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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             BY ADV SRI.P.C.SASIDHARAN, SC, KOZHIKODE DISTRICT CO-
             OPERATIVE BANK

             BY SR.GOVT.PLEADER:SMT.SHEEJA.C.S




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 37246 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             VAIKOM TALUK CO-OPERATIVE AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL
             DEVELOPMENT BANK
             LIMITED NO.951, VAIKOM, KOTTAYAM DISTRICT-696
             141,REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.P.N.MOHANAN
             SMT.J.LAKSHMI
             SRI.C.P.SABARI



RESPONDENTS:

     1       UNION OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY MINISTRY OF FINANCE,(ECONOMIC AFFAIRS),
             GENERAL SECRETARIAT,NEW DELHI-110 001.

     2       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR, CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING,
             SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH ROAD, FORT,MUMBAI, MAHARASTRA-400
             001.

     3       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY THE REGIONAL HEAD, BANERJI ROAD,
             ERNAKULAM NORTH, KALOOR, ERNAKULAM,KERALA-682 018.

     4       THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCEITEIS
             THIRUVANANTHAPRUAM-695 001.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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             BY ADV ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL

             BY SR.GOVT.PLEADER:SMT.SHEEJA.C.S




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 37286 OF 2016
PETITIONERS:

     1       K.N.VIJAYAKUMAR
             AGED 46 YEARS
             PRESIDENT, OLLOOR MEKHALA THOZHILALI CO-OPEATIVE
             SOCIETY LTD., NADATHARA P.O.- 680 751 THRISSUR DIST,
             KERALA

     2       JOSE PALO0CAREN
             PRESIDENT, MANNUTHY TOWN CO-OPERATIVE SOCIEYT LTD
             NO.R.1143, MANUTHY P.O.- 680 651 THRISSUR DIST, KERALA

     3       ANIL POTTEKKATT
             PRESIDENT, OLLOOKKARA REGIONAL KERA KARSHAKA CO-
             OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD NO.R.1203, KOZHUKULLI P.O.-680
             752, THRISSUR DIST, KERALA

     4       P.A SEKHARAN
             PRESIDENT, HE KAIPARAMBUY PANCHAYAT MULTIPURPOSE CO-
             OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD, NO,.R.1124, KAIPARAMBU P.O.-680
             546, THRISSUR DIST, KERALA

             BY ADV SRI.GEORGE POONTHOTTAM



RESPONDENTS:

     1       UNION OF INDIA
             REP. BY MINISRY OF FINANCE, (ECONOMIC AFFAIRS) CENTRAL
             SECXRETARIAT, NEW DELHI- 110 003
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     2       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             REP. BY THE GOVERNOR, BOMBAY- 400 022

     3       REGIONAL OFFICE
             RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, KOCHI- 682 017

     4       THE EGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             THIRUVANANTHAPRUAM- 695 001

             BY ADV SMT.C.G.PREETHA, CGC

             BY SR.GOVT.PLEADER:SMT.SHEEJA.C.S




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 37378 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             POLPULLY SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             POLPULLY,PALAKKAD DISTRICT,REPRESENTED BY ITS
             PRESIDENT.

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.V.M.KURIAN
             SRI.MATHEW B. KURIAN
             SRI.K.T.THOMAS


RESPONDENTS:
     1     UNION OF INDIA
           REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,MINISTRY OF
           FINANCE (ECONOMIC AFFAIRS),CENTRAL SECRETARIAT,NEW
           DELHI-110001.

     2       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING,SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH ROAD,FORT
             MUMBAI,MUMBAI-400001,REPRESENTED BY ITS GOVERNOR.

     3       THE CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
             DEPARTMENT OF CURRENCY MANAGEMENT,RESERVE BANK OF
             INDIA,CENTRAL OFFICE,4TH FLOOR,AMAR BUILDING,SIR
             P.M.ROAD,MUMBAI-400 001.

     4       THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

     5       PALAKKAD DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD
             SULTANPETTA,PALAKKAD-678001,REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL
             MANAGER.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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             BY ADVS.
             SRI.GIRISH KUMAR.V., CGC
             SRI.M.SASINDRAN, SC, PALAKKAD DIST.CO.OP.BANK
             SRI.K.RAMAKUMAR SR.

             BY SR.GOVT.PLEADER:SMT.SHEEJA.C.S




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 37403 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             THE KANJOOR SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LIMITED
             KANJOOR P.O., PIN-683575, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.M.M.MONAYE
             SRI.T.KOSHY



RESPONDENTS:
     1     UNION OF INDIA
           SECRETARY TO MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
           NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI, PIN-110001.

     2       RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER DEPARTMENT OF
             CURRENCY MANAGEMENT CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, MUMBAI-
             400001.

     3       STATE OF KERALA
             REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF
             FINANCE, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-
             695001.

     4       REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             STATUE, NEAR PRESS CLUB, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

     5       KERALA STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR COBANK TOWERS,
             PALAYAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-605033.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     6       THE ERNAKULAM DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER THRIKKAKKARA,
             KAKKANAD P.O., KOCHI-682030.

     7       THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
             RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, BAKERY JUNCTION P.B.NO.6507,
             THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695033.

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.S.BIJU, CGC
             SRI.GEORGE POONTHOTTAM, SC, KERALA STATE CO.OP BANK
             LTD.

             BY SPL.GOVT.PLEADER:SRI.BIMAL.K.NATH

             BY ADV.N.RAGHURAJ



      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 37408 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             KOPPAM SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             1205, P.O.PULASSERI, PALAKKAD DISTRICT, PIN 679 307.
             REP.BY ITS SECRETARY.
             BY ADVS.
             SRI.V.M.KURIAN
             SRI.MATHEW B. KURIAN
             SRI.K.T.THOMAS



RESPONDENTS:
     1     UNION OF INDIA
           REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, MINISTRY OF
           FINANCE (ECONOMIC AFFAIRS ), CENTRAL SECRETARIAT, NEW
           DELHI 110 001.

     2       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH ROAD, FORT
             MUMBAI, MUMBAI 400 001, REPRESENTED BY ITS GOVERNOR.

     3       THE CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
             DEPARTMENT OF CURRENCY MANAGEMENT, RESRVE BANK OF
             INDIA, CENTRAL OFFICE, 4TH FLOOR, AMAR BUILDING,
             SRI.P.M.ROAD, MUMBAI 400 001.

     4       THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001.

     5       PALAKKAD DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD
             SUTANPETTA, PALAKKAD 678 001, REP. BY ITS GENERAL
             MANAGER
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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             BY ADVS.
             SRI.DINESH R.SHENOY, CGC
             SRI.M.SASINDRAN, SC, PALAKKAD DIST.CO.OP.BANK

             BY SR.GOVT.PLEADER:SMT.SHEEJA.C.S




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 37576 OF 2016
PETITIONERS:
     1     THIRUMARADY AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT CO-OPERATIVE
           SOCIETY LTD NO.E 1195
           REP. BY ITS PRESIDENT, KOOTHATTUKULAM P.O ERNAKULAM
           DIST- 686 662

     2       THURUTHIKKARA AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT CO-OPERATIVE
             SOCIETY LTD NO.E 1202
             REP. BY ITS HONORARY SECRETARY, MULANTHURUTHY P.O,
             ERNAKULAM DIST- 682 314

     3       THIRUVANKULAM AGRICULTURAL IMPROVMENT CO-OPERATIVE
             SOCIETY LTD NO.E 1219
             REP. BY ITS HONORARY SECRETARY, KARINGACHIRA, IRUMPANAM
             P.O. ERNAKULAM DIST- 682 309

     4       PIRAVOM AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY
             LT NO.E 1211
             REP. BY ITS PRESIDENT, PIRAVOM P.O. ERNAKULAM DIST- 686
             664

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.V.G.ARUN
             SRI.T.R.HARIKUMAR
             SRI.JAIBY PAUL
             SRI.JIBU P THOMAS



RESPONDENTS:
     1     UNION OF INDIA
           REP.BY THE SECRETARY MINISTRY OF FINANCE (ECONOMIC
           AFFAIRS) CABINET SECRETARIAT, RAISINA HILL, NEW DELHI-
           110 001
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     2       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             REP.BY THE GOVERNOR, CENTRAL OFICE BUILDING,
             SHAHIDBHAGAT SINGH ROAD, FOR,MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA - 400
             001

     3       THE CHIEF GENERAL MANAGERDEPT. OF CURRENCY MANAGMENT
             RESERVE BANK OF INIDA, CENTRAL OFFICE,4TH FLOOR, AMAR
             BUILDING, SIR P.M.ROAD, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA- 400 001

     4       STATE OF KERALA
             REP. BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT CO-OPERATION (C)
             DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMET SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-
             695 001

     5       THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             THIRUVANANTHAPRUAM - 695 001

     6       THE ERNAKULAM DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD
             REP. BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER HEAD OFFICE, KAKKANADU P.O
             ERNAKULAM - 682 030

             BY ADV ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL

             BY SR.GOVT.PLEADER:SMT.SHEEJA.C.S

             BY ADV.N.RAGHURAJ




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 38198 OF 2016
PETITIONERS:

     1       K.RAMANUNNI
             AGED 73 YEARS
             AGED 73 YEARS, SON OF ITTIKOTHA, KOTTAYIL HOUSE, P.O.
             VILAYUR, PALAKKAD - 679 309.

     2       K.VINODKUMAR
             AGED 53 YEARS, SON OF SREEDHARAN EZHUTHACHAN,
             KURUVANTHODIYIL HOUSE, P.O.KIZHUMURI, PALAKKAD - 679
             307.

             BY ADV SRI.RAJESH VIJAYENDRAN



RESPONDENTS:

     1       UNION OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, MINISTRY OF
             FINANCE (ECONOMIC AFFAIRS), CENTRAL SECRETARIAT, NEW
             DELHI-110 001.

     2       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH ROAD, FORT
             MUMBAI, MUMBAI -400 001, REPRESENTED BY ITS GOVERNOR.

     3       THE CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
             DEPARTMENT OF CURRENCY MANAGEMENT, RESERVE BANK OF
             INDIA, CENTRAL OFFICE, 4TH FLOOR, AMAR BUILDING, SIR
             P.M.ROAD, MUMBAI -400 001.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     4       THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             THIRUVANANTHAPURAM -695 001.

     5       PALAKKAD DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             SULTANPETTA, PALAKKAD -678 001, REP. BY ITS GENERAL
             MANAGER.

     6       KOPPAM SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. NO.F 1205
             P.O.PULASSERI, PALAKKAD DISTRICT, PIN-679 307, RPE.BY
             ITS SECRETARY.

             BY ADVS.
             ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
             SRI.M.SASINDRAN, SC, PALAKKAD DIST.CO.OP.BANK

             BY SR.GOVT.PLEADER:SMT.SHEEJA.C.S




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 38425 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             PANMANA SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. NO.3035
             REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT, KOLLAKA
             P.O.,KARUNAGAPPALLY, KOLLAM DISTRICT.

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.ARJUN RAGHAVAN
             SRI.ADITHYA RAJEEV



RESPONDENTS:

     1       UNION OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY,MINISTRY OF FINANCE
             (ECONOMIC AFFAIRS),CABINET SECRETARIAT, RAISINA HILL,
             NEW DELHI - 110 001.

     2       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR,CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING,
             SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH ROAD,FORT, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA -
             400 001.

     3       THE CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
             DEPARTMENT OF CURRENCY MANAGEMENT,RESERVE BANK OF
             INDIA, CENTRAL OFFICE, 4TH FLOOR,AMAR BUILDING, SIR
             P.M. ROAD, MUMBAI,MAHARASHTRA-400 001.

     4       STATE OF KERALA
             REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,CO-OPERATION
             (C) DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
             THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     5       THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.

     6       THE KOLLAM DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER,HEAD OFFICE,
             CHINNAKKADA, KOLLAM - 691 001.

             BY ADV ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL

             BY SPL.GOVT.PLEADER:SRI.BIMAL.K.NATH




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 38426 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             CHAVARA SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.NO.Q 147.
             REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT, PUTHENCHANTHA
             P.O.,PANMANA, CHAVARA, KOLLAM DISTRICT.

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.ARJUN RAGHAVAN
             SRI.ADITHYA RAJEEV



RESPONDENTS:

     1       UNION OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF FINANCE
             (ECONOMIC AFFAIRS),CABINET SECRETARIAT, RAISINA HILL,
             NEW DELHI - 110 001.

     2       THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR,CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING,
             SHAHIDA BHAGAT SINGH ROAD,FORT, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA-400
             001.

     3       THE CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER
             DEPARTMENT OF CURRENCY MANAGEMENT,RESERVE BANK OF
             INDIA, CENTRAL OFFICE, 4TH FLOOR,AMAR BUILDING, SIR
             P.M.ROAD, MUMBAI,MAHARASHTRA-400 001.

     4       STATE OF KERALA
             REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT,CO-OPERATION
             (C) DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT
             SECRETARIAT,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     5       THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695 001.

     6       THE KOLLAM DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER,HEAD OFFICE,
             CHINNAKKADA, KOLLAM - 691 001.

             BY ADV ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL

             BY SR.GOVT.PLEADER:SMT.SHEEJA.C.S




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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                                      24




                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 38453 OF 2016
PETITIONER:
           JOHNY T.A
           AGED 46 YEARS
           S/O.ALEXANDER, AGED 46 YEARS, RESIDING AT THAIKOOTATHIL
           HOUSE, KORAMPADAM, KOTHAD P.O., PIN-682027.

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.M.M.MONAYE
             SRI.T.KOSHY



RESPONDENTS:
     1     UNION OF INDIA
           REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY, FINANCE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
           MINISTRY OF FINANCE, NEW DELHI, PIN-110001.

     2       RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER, DEPARTMENT OF
             CURRENCY MANAGEMENT, CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, MUMBAI-
             400001.

     3       KORAMPADAM SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.NO.178
             KORAMPADAM, PIN-682027, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY.

     4       ERNAKULAM DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             HEAD OFFICE, KAKKANAD, PIN-682030, REPRESENTED BY ITS
             GENERAL MANAGER.

     5       STATE OF KERALA
             REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
             FINANCE, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-
             695001.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     6       REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
             OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE
             SOCIETIES,STATUE, NEAR PRESS CLUB, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-
             695001.

     7       THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
             RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, BAKERY JUNCTION,
             THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695033.

             BY ADVS.
             ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
             SRI.DESI MATTHAI

             BY SPL.GOVT.PLEADER:SRI.BIMAL.K.NATH




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


                                      26




                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 38839 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             CHIRAKKAL SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD
             P.O CHIRAKKAL, KANNUR 670 011, REPRESENTED BY ITS
             SECRETARY MR. CHANDRAN.P.

             BY ADVS.
             DR.K.P.PRADEEP
             SRI.T.T.BIJU
             SRI.I.V.PRAMOD
             SRI.SANAND RAMAKRISHNAN
             SMT.T.THASMI



RESPONDENTS:

     1       UNION OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
             DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFIARS, SOUTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI
             110 001.

     2       RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, 18TH FLOOR, SHAHID BBHAGAT
             SINGH ROAD, MUMBAI 400 001, REPRESENTED BY ITS
             GOVERNNOR.

     3       GENERAL MANAGER
             RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, REGIONAL OFFICE, ERNAKULAM
             NORTH, KOCHI 682 018.

     4       KANNUR DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK
             HEAD OFFICE, KANNUR 670 001, REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL
             MANAGER.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     5       THE KERALA STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD
             PB NO 6515, COBANK TOWERS, PALAYAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
             695 033, REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR.

     6       THE STATE OF KERALA
             REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY (CO-OPERATION), GOVERNMENT
             SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001.

     7       REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVES
             DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATION, NEAR PRESS CLUB STATUE,
             THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001.

     8       JOINT REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVES GENERAL
             DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATION, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA, JR
             OFFICE, CIVIL STATION, KANNUR 670 002.

             BY SPL.GOVT.PLEADER:SRI.BIMAL.K.NATH


      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


                                      28




                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 38845 OF 2016
PETITIONERS:

             THE PAPPINISSERI CO-OPERATIVE RURAL BANK LTD;
1.           NO.F.1321, MANGAD WEST KANNUR UNIVERSITY.P.O, KANNUR
             DISTRICT, KERALA, PIN 670562, REPRESENTED BY ITS
             SECRETARY, PAPPINISSERI CO-OPERAIVE RURAL BANK LTD,
             NO.F.1321, MANGAD WEST KANNUR UNIVERSITY.P.O, KANNUR

             MULLAKKODI CO-OPERAIVE RURAL BANK LTD; NO.F.1230,
2            KOLACHERY, MULLAKODI P.O, KANNUR.670 601, REPRESENTED
             BY ITS SECRETARY, MULLAKKODI CO-OPERAIVE RURAL BANK
             LTD, NO.F.1230, KOLACHERY, KANNUR.

             MAYYIL SERVICE CO-OPERAIVE BANK LTD.NO.C.343,
3
             MAYYIL.P.O, KANNUR - 670602, REPRESENTED BY ITS
             SECRETARY, MAYYIL SERVICE CO OPERATIVE BANK
             LTD.NO.C.343, MAYYIL.P.O., KANNUR

             THE AZHIKODE SERVICE CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD.NO.F.1149
             P.O. AZHIKODE, KANNUR 670009, REPRESENTED BY ITS
4            SECRETARY, THE AZHIKODE SERVICE CO OPERATIVE BANK
             LTD.NO.F.1149 P.O. AZHIKODE, KANNUR

             THE CHOVVA CO OPERATIVE RURAL BANK LTD,NO.F.1277,
5            CHOVVA.P.O., KANNUR 670006, REPRESENTED BY ITS
             SECRETARY, CHOVVA CO OPERATIVE RURAL BANK LTD;
             NO.F.1277, CHOVVA.P.O., KANNUR

             BY ADVS.
             SRI.THAMPAN THOMAS
             SMT.HENA BAHULEYAN
             SRI.B.V.JOY SANKER
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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RESPONDENTS:


1            UNION OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
             (ECONOMIC AFFAIRS) CENTRAL SECRETARIAT, NEW DELHI 110
             001

2            THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR,
             CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH ROAD,
             FORT, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. 400001

3            CHIEF GENERAL MANAGER, RBI DEPARTMENT OF CURRENCY
             MANAGEMENT, CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, SHAHID BHAGAT
             SINGH ROAD, FORT, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. 400001

4            REGIONAL OFFICER, RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, ERNAKULAM
             NORTH, KOCHI 682018

             THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERAIVE SOCEITEIS, STATUE,
5            THIRUVANANTHAPRUAM - 695001

6            THE STATE CO OPERATIVE BANK, COBANK TOWERS, PALAYAM,
             THIRUVANANTHAPRUAM.695033 REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING
             DIRECTOR

7            THE DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD, NO 35, KANNUR,
             670001 REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL MANAGER.



            BY ADVS.
            ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
            SRI.M.SASEENDRANSCKANNUR UNIVERSITY

            BY SPL.GOVT.PLEADER:SRI.BIMAL.K.NATH




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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                                      30




                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 38936 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             CHERUTHAZHAM SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             NO.F-747, HEAD OFFICE, PILATHARA, KANNUR-670501,
             REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY MR. DAMODARAN K.

             BY ADVS.
             DR.K.P.PRADEEP
             SRI.T.T.BIJU
             SRI.K.P.KESAVAN NAIR
             SRI.I.V.PRAMOD
             SRI.SANAND RAMAKRISHNAN
             SMT.T.THASMI



RESPONDENTS:

     1       UNION OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
             DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, SOUTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI-
             110001.

     2       RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, 18TH FLOOR, SHAHID BHAGAT
             SINGH ROAD,MUMBAI-400001, REPRESENTED BY ITS CONVENOR.

     3       GENERAL MANAGER
             RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, REGIONAL OFFICE, ERNAKULAM
             NORTH, KOCHI-682018.

     4       KANNUR DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK
             HEAD OFFICE, KANNUR-670001, REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL
             MANAGER.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     5       THE KERALA STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             PB NO.6515, COBANK TOWERS, PALAYAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-
             695033,REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR.

     6       THE STATE OF KERALA
             REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY (CO-OPERATION), GOVERNMENT
             SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

     7       REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVES
             DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATION, NEAR PRESS CLUB
             STATUE,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

     8       JOINT REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVES (GENERAL)
             DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATION, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,JR
             OFFICE, CIVIL STATION, KANNUR-670002.

             BY ADV ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL

             BY SR.GOVT.PLEADER:SMT.SHEEJA.C.S




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 38937 OF 2016
PETITIONER:

             ANJARAKANDY FARMERS' SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             NO.1141, P.O.MAMBA, KANNUR-670611, REPRESENTED BY ITS
             MANAGING DIRECTOR ANILKUMAR M.P.

             BY ADVS.
             DR.K.P.PRADEEP
             SRI.T.T.BIJU
             SRI.K.P.KESAVAN NAIR
             SRI.I.V.PRAMOD
             SRI.SANAND RAMAKRISHNAN
             SMT.T.THASMI



RESPONDENTS:

     1       UNION OF INDIA
             REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF
             FINANCE,DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, SOUTH BLOCK,NEW
             DELHI-110001.

     2       RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
             CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, 18TH FLOOR, SHAHID BHAGAT
             SINGH ROAD,MUMBAI-400001, REPRESENTED BY ITS CONVENOR.

     3       GENERAL MANAGER
             RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, REGIONAL OFFICE, ERNAKULAM
             NORTH,KOCHI-682018.

     4       KANNUR DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK
             HEAD OFFICE, KANNUR-670001,REPRESENTED BY ITS GENERAL
             MANAGER.
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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     5       THE KERALA STATE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.
             PB NO.6515, COBANK TOWERS, PALAYAM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-
             695033,REPRESENTED BY ITS MANAGING DIRECTOR.

     6       THE STATE OF KERALA
             REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY (CO-OPERATION),GOVERNMENT
             SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

     7       REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVES
             DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATION, NEAR PRESS CLUB
             STATUE,THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-695001.

     8       JOINT REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVES (GENERAL)
             DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATION, GOVERNMENT OF KERALA,JR
             OFFICE, CIVIL STATION, KANNUR-670002.

             BY ADVS.
             ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
             SRI.M.SASINDRAN, SC, KANNUR DISTRICT CO.OP. BANK

             BY SPL.GOVT.PLEADER:SRI.BIMAL.K.NATH




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

26,38453,38839,38845,38936,38937,39335 of 2016


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                IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
                                   PRESENT
                THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATHISH NINAN
      TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021 / 13TH ASWINA, 1943
                          WP(C) NO. 39335 OF 2016
PETITIONERS:

1            KODIYERI SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD, NO.F.1451,
             REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY, PARAL P.O., KANNUR - 670 671

             THE PINARAYI SERVICE CO-OPERAIVE BANK LTD, NO.6970,
2            REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY, P.O.PINARAYI, TELLICHERRY,
             KANNUR - 670 741

             PUNNOL SERVICE CO-OPERAIVE BANK LTD, NO.F.972,
3            REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY, P.O.KURICHIYIL, KANNUR - 670
             102

             THE DHARMADAM SERVICE CO-OPERAIVE BANK LTD.NO.1379,
4            REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY,.P.O.PALAYAD, THALASSERY,
             KANNUR - 670 661

             PONNIYAM SERVICE CO-OPERAIVE BANK LTD.NO.F.1438,
5            REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY, PONNIAM, THALASSERY, KANNUR -
             670 641

             BY ADV SRI.P.N.MOHANAN



RESPONDENTS:

             UNION OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
1            (ECONOMIC AFFAIRS), GENERAL SECRETARIAT, NEW DELHI -
             110 001

             THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY THE GOVERNOR,
2            CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH ROAD,
             FORT, MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA 400001
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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3            RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY REGIONAL HEAD,
             BANERJI RD, ERNAKULAM NORTH, KALOOR, ERNAKULAM, KERALA
             - 682018

4            KANNUR DISTRICT CO-OPERAIVE BANK, REPRESENTED BY
             GENERAL MANAGER, KANNUR P.O., KANNUR - 670 001

             BY ADVS.
             SRI N.NAGARESH. SC RESERVE BANK OF INDIA B/O
             ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL

             BY SPL.GOVT.PLEADER:SRI.BIMAL.K.NATH




      THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
05.10.2021, ALONG WITH WP(C).36439/2016 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
 W.P(C).Nos.36439,36669,36788,37246,37286,37378,37403,37408,37576,38198,38425,384

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                                JUDGMENT

The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the writ petitions have become infructuous. Accordingly, the writ petitions are dismissed as infructuous.

Sd/-

SATHISH NINAN JUDGE rsr