Madras High CourtWP/2544/2026disposed of with direction

S.Sankarakumarasamy Pandian v. The District Treasury Officer

2026-01-28Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI S.Sankarakumarasamy Pandian ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Treasury Officer, District Treasury, District Collector Campus, Salem, Salem District.

2. The Assistant Treasury Officer, Sub Treasury, Sankari - 637301 Salem District.

3. The Chief Manager, United India Insurance Co., Ltd., No.134, Greams Road, Silingi Building, Behind IDBI Bank, Chennai - 600006.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to sanction and pay the medical reimbursement of Rs.2,37,857/- (Rupees Two Lakhs Thirty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Seven Only) with interest and compensation to the petitioner considering his representation dated 03.10.2024.

For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.M.Elango For Respondent(s) :

Mr.P.Balanthandayutham, Special Government Pleader for R1 & R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 03.10.2024, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner has made a representation, dated 03.10.2024 before the third respondent seeking compensation and medical reimbursement of Rs.2,37,857/- with interest. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.P.Balathandayutham, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. Though many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.10.2024, as expeditiously as possible.

5. Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 03.10.2024 will be considered and appropriate order will be passed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

7. Accordingly, the third respondent is directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation, dated 03.10.2024, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

28-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

VM To:

1. The District Treasury Officer, District Treasury, District Collector Campus, Salem, Salem District.

2. The Assistant Treasury Officer, Sub Treasury, Sankari - 637301 Salem District.

3. The Chief Manager, United India Insurance Co., Ltd., No.134, Greams Road, Silingi Building, Behind IDBI Bank Chennai - 600006.

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