Sudhanshu Dhulia, J.

In this case, counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of the sole respondent. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is no need to file any rejoinder affidavit thereto. Hence with the consent of the parties, the writ petition is being heard today itself.

2. The petitioner is having a Saving Bank Account No. 3018000100004263 with the Punjab National Bank, Branch Village Shyampur, District Haridwar. The Bank has seized the account of the petitioner, apparently on the instructions of an Investigating Officer, who is investigating the matter in pursuance of the First Information Report Lodged against the petitioner. Hence, the present writ petition before this Court with the following prayers:-

"(i) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding and directing the respondent to permit the petitioner to operate his bank account no. 3018000100004263 of P.N.B., Branch Village Shyampur, District Haridwar.

(ii) Issue any order relief, which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case, be passed in favour of the petitioner.

(iii) Cost of the petition be awarded in favour of the petitioner."

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