Kerala High Court
Sakunthala Satheesh vs The State Of Kerala on 15 November, 2024
Author: N.Nagaresh
Bench: N.Nagaresh
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.NAGARESH
FRIDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024 / 24TH KARTHIKA, 1946
WP(C) NO. 40380 OF 2024
PETITIONERS:
1 SAKUNTHALA SATHEESH,
AGED 60 YEARS,
W/O SATHEESH V.D,
CHERIYAMOOZHIKKAL HOUSE ATHIKKAYAM,
ADICHIPUZHA P.O,
PATHANAMTHITTA DIST., PIN - 689711
2 PANKAJAKSHI DIVAKARAN,
AGED 83 YEARS,
W/O DIVAKARAN,
CHERIYAMOOZHIKKAL HOUSE ATHIKKAYAM,
ADICHIPUZHA P.O,
PATHANAMTHITTA DIST., PIN - 689711
3 P.A.KURIAN,
AGED 58 YEARS,
S/O P.K. ABRAHAM,
PANAVELIL HOUSE EDAMURY,
THOMBIKANDAM P.O,
PATHANAMTHITTA DIST., PIN - 689676
4 JOLLYKUTTY KURIAN,
AGED 54 YEARS,
W/O P.O KURIAN,
PANAVELIL HOUSE EDAMURY,
THOMBIKANDAM P.O,
PATHANAMTHITTA DIST., PIN - 689676
5 T.M KURUVILA,
AGED 72 YEARS,
S/O MATHAI, THOMPIL HOUSE THONIKKADAVU P.O,
PATHANAMTHITTA DIST, PIN - 689711
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6 THOMAS CHANDY,
AGED 83 YEARS,
S/O CHANDY, MYLACKAL HOUSE MADANTHAMAN,
NARANAMMOOZHY P.O,
PATHANAMTHITTA DIST., PIN - 689711
7 P.K VASAVAN,
AGED 75 YEARS
S/O KRISHNAN, PATHALIL HOUSE ATHIKKAYAM,
NARANAMMOOZHY P.O,
PATHANAMTHITTA DIST., PIN - 689711
BY ADVS.
MILLU DANDAPANI
THOMAS C.ABRAHAM
S.VISHNU
ARAVIND P.V.
JULLY SIJU
MEENAKSHI S.
RESPONDENTS:
1 THE STATE OF KERALA,
DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATION,
SECRETARIATE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM,
REPRESENTED BY IT'S SECRETARY, PIN - 695001
2 THE JOINT REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
(GENERAL),
MINI CIVIL STATION, PATHANAMTHITTA P.O,
PATHANAMATHITTA DISTRICT, PIN - 689001
3 THE ASST. REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES
(GENERAL),
MINI CIVIL STATION, RANNY P.O,
PATHANAMATHITTA DISTRICT., PIN - 689672
4 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NARANAMMOOZHY
SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD. NO. 3910,
NARANAMMOOZHY P.O, RANNY - PERINAD,
PATHANAMATHITTA DISTRICT, PIN - 689711
REPRESENTED BY IT'S PRESIDENT.
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5 THE NARANAMMOOZHY SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE
BANK LTD.NO.3910,
NARANAMMOOZHY P.O, RANNY - PERINAD,
PATHANAMATHITTA DISTRICT, PIN - 689711
REPRESENTED BY IT'S SECRETARY.
6 THE SECRETARY,
NARANAMMOOZHY SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE
LTD. NO. 3910,
NARANAMMOOZHY P.O,
RANNY - PERINAD,
PATHANAMATHITTA DISTRICT,
PIN - 689711
BY ADVS.
SRI.P.D.SUBRAHMANIAN NAMPOOTHIRI, SC
SRI.DIVYA C BALAN(K/922/2002)
SMT.SHEEJA C.S,SR.GOVERNMENT PLEADER
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR
ADMISSION ON 15.11.2024, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY
DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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JUDGMENT
Dated this the 15th day of November, 2024 The petitioners are seeking refund of Fixed Deposits/Savings Bank Deposits/Recurring Deposit made by them and seek to direct the 5th respondent to repay the amount deposited forthwith.
2. Standing Counsel representing respondents 5 and 6 submits that in similar circumstances, this Court has passed orders in W.P.(C) No.20598 of 2024 and connected cases whereunder the following directions were given:
"These writ petitions are accordingly disposed of with the following directions:-
(i) The Co-operative Societies / Banks in these writ petitions are directed to prepare a project document for revival under the Kerala Co-operative Revival Fund Scheme, 2024 and submit the same to the State High Level Committee through the Registrar with a recommendation from the District Level Monitoring Committee. The Co-operative Societies / Banks shall submit such Scheme within a period of six weeks from today.
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(ii) The Scheme along with the recommendation of the District Level Monitoring Committee should be forwarded to the State High Level Committee through the Registrar within a further period of four weeks. The State High Level Committee shall scrutinise and process the Applications and make necessary recommendation for sanctioning of the amount in specified conditions.
(iii) The Societies / Banks are further directed to make a proposal / Scheme for availing funds under the Kerala Co-operative Deposit Guarantee Scheme, 2018 in accordance with the provisions of the revised Regulations / Scheme under G.O.(P) No.175/2024/Co-op dated 03.09.2024. Such proposal shall be made within a period of six weeks.
(iv) In the meanwhile, the Societies / Banks / Administrators / Administrative Committees will be at liberty to recover the amounts otherwise due to the Banks through the ordinary means under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969 and the Societies will be at liberty to repay the Fixed Deposits / Savings Bank Deposits to the petitioners as per the priorities followed by the Societies."
3. Standing Counsel representing the Bank further submits that pursuant to earlier orders passed by this Court, the Bank has already made a proposal to get the benefit of Kerala Co-operative Revival Fund Scheme, 2024.
In view of the afore facts and circumstances of the case, the writ petition is disposed of declaring that the 2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 :6: petitioners will be entitled to the benefits enuring from the common judgment in W.P.(C) No.20598 of 2024 and connected cases.
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N. NAGARESH JUDGE SR 2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 :7: APPENDIX OF WP(C) 40380/2024 PETITIONERS' EXHIBITS:
Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.12.2024 VIDE FDR NO.3108 IS MADE BY THE 1ST PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.12.2024 VIDE FDR NO.3109 IS MADE BY THE 1ST PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 29.01.2020 VIDE FDR NO.011901 IS MADE BY THE 1ST PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 29.01.2020 VIDE FDR NO.011902 IS MADE BY THE 1ST PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 12.05.2020 VIDE FDR NO.012045 IS MADE BY THE 1ST PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 12.05.2020 VIDE FDR NO.012046 IS MADE BY THE 1ST PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 09.03.2021 VIDE FDR NO.012224 IS MADE BY THE 1ST PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 :8: Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 17.12.2021 VIDE FDR NO.013200 IS MADE BY THE 1ST PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 17.12.2021 VIDE FDR NO.013201 IS MADE BY THE 1ST PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013276 IS MADE BY THE 2ND PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 07.05.2024 VIDE FDR NO.013934 IS MADE BY THE 2ND PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 19.06.2017 VIDE FDR NO.08726 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 19.06.2017 VIDE FDR NO.08777 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 19.06.2017 VIDE FDR NO.08778 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 19.06.2017 VIDE FDR 2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 :9: NO.08779 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 19.06.2017 VIDE FDR NO.08780 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 19.06.2017 VIDE FDR NO.08781 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013727 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013731 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013732 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013733 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013734 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 : 10 : Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013736 IS MADE BY THE 3RD PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013728 IS MADE BY THE 4TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013729 IS MADE BY THE 4TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013730 IS MADE BY THE 4TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 26.04.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013735 IS MADE BY THE 4TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 15.01.2019 VIDE FDR NO.010982 IS MADE BY THE 5TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P29 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 28.01.2019 VIDE FDR NO.011022 IS MADE BY THE 5TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P30 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 22.05.2020 VIDE FDR 2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 : 11 : NO.012510 IS MADE BY THE 5TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY Exhibit P31 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 06.11.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013868 IS MADE BY THE 6TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P32 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 07.11.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013869 IS MADE BY THE 6TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P33 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 07.11.2023 VIDE FDR NO.013871 IS MADE BY THE 6TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P34 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 24.05.2024 VIDE FDR NO.013942 IS MADE BY THE 6TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P35 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 28.04.2016 VIDE FDR NO.06942 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P36 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 28.04.2016 VIDE FDR NO.06943 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P37 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 10.04.2018 VIDE FDR NO.010130 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 : 12 : Exhibit P38 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 10.04.2018 VIDE FDR NO.010131 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P39 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 10.04.2018 VIDE FDR NO.010132 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P40 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 23.01.2019 VIDE FDR NO.011002 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P41 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 20.11.2020 VIDE FDR NO.012915 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P42 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 14.12.2021 VIDE FDR NO.013192 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P43 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 14.12.2021 VIDE FDR NO.013193 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P44 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 14.12.2021 VIDE FDR NO.013194 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P45 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 14.12.2021 VIDE FDR 2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 : 13 : NO.013195 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P46 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 14.12.2021 VIDE FDR NO.013196 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P47 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 14.12.2021 VIDE FDR NO.013197 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P48 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 20.01.2022 VIDE FDR NO.013238 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P49 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPT DATED 29.02.2024 VIDE FDR NO.013910 IS MADE BY THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH RESPONDENT CO- OPERATIVE SOCIETY.
Exhibit P50 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE PASS BOOK OF THE SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNT NO. 10273 OF THE 1ST PETITIONER COVERING A SUM OF RS. 1,69,710/- (ONE LAKHS SIXTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TEN ONLY).
Exhibit P51 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE PASS BOOK OF THE SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNT NO. 11717 OF THE 3RD PETITIONER COVERING A SUM OF RS. 6,74,883/- (RUPEES SIX LAKHS SVENTY FOUR THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDREAD AND EIGHTY THREE ONLY).
Exhibit P52 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE PASS BOOK OF THE SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNT NO. 3290 OF THE 5TH PETITIONER 2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 : 14 : COVERING A SUM OF RS. 8,40,962/- (RUPEES EIGHT LAKHS FOURTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDREAD SIXTY TWO ONLY).
Exhibit P53 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE LEDGER OF THE RECURRING DEPOSIT ACCOUNT NO. RD1/2903 OF THE 3RD PETITIONER COVERING A SUM OF RS. 78,000/- (RUPEES SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND ONLY).
Exhibit P54 A TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST DATED 12.08.2024 FILED BY THE 1ST PETITIONER TO CLOSE THE FIXED DEPOSITS COVERED VIDE EXHIBITS P1 TO EXHIBIT P9 AND SB DEPOSIT ASPER EXHIBIT P50.
Exhibit P55 A TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST DATED 24.10.2024 FILED BY THE 3RD PETITIONER TO CLOSE THE FIXED DEPOSITS COVERED VIDE EXHIBITS P12 TO EXHIBIT P23 AND SB DEPOSIT ASPER EXHIBIT P51.
Exhibit P56 A TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST DATED 12.08.2024 FILED BY THE 5TH PETITIONER TO CLOSE THE FIXED DEPOSITS COVERED VIDE EXHIBITS P28 TO EXHIBIT P30 AND SB DEPOSIT ASPER EXHIBIT P52.
Exhibit P57 A TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST DATED 10.08.2024 FILED BY THE 6TH PETITIONER TO CLOSE THE FIXED DEPOSITS COVERED VIDE EXHIBITS P31 TO EXHIBIT P34.
Exhibit P58 A TRUE COPY OF THE REQUEST DATED 19.08.2024 FILED BY THE 7TH PETITIONER TO CLOSE THE FIXED DEPOSITS COVERED VIDE EXHIBITS P35 TO EXHIBIT P49.
Exhibit P59 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONFIRMATION CERTIFICATE OF THE FIXED DEPOSITS ALONG WITH THE ACCRUED INTEREST UPTO 30.09.2024 ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE 5TH RESPONDENT BANK TO THE 7TH PETITIONER.
2024:KER:85940 W.P.(C) No.40380/2024 : 15 : Exhibit P60 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGEMENT DATED 30.09.2024 PASSED BY THE LEARNED SINGLE JUDGE OF THIS HON'BLE COURT IN WP(C) NO. 20598 OF 2024 Exhibit P61 THE TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT TO THE 4TH RESPONDENT DATED 22.10.2024.