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A.Subramanian v. The Chief Executive Officer

2026-01-30Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Subramanian ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board, Kuralagam, 5th floor, Chennai-600 108.

2. The Director, Medical Education Directorate, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.

3. The Joint Director, Medical and Rural Welfare Services, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006.

4. The Manager, United India Insurance Company Limited, Chennai-06.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to forthwith process and settle the petitioner's claim for reimbursement of medical expenses amounting to Rs.6,83,140/- (Rupees six lakhs eighty-three thousand one hundred and forty only) incurred by the petitioner and his wife for

COVID-19 treatment during August 2020, together with applicable interest, pursuant to Government order No.222 dated 30.06.2018. For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.Mukunth, Senior Counsel for Annamma.K For Respondent(s) :

Mr.K.Surendran,AGP for R1 to R3

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 30.06.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner has made a representation, dated 30.06.2025 before the respondents seeking reimbursement of medical expenses amounting to Rs.6,83,140/- incurred by the petitioner and his wife for Covid-19 treatment together with applicable interest, pursuant to Government Order No.222 dated 30.06.2018. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.K.Surendran, learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3.

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 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.06.2025, as expeditiously as possible.

5. Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 30.06.2025 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 respondents are directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation, dated 30.06.2025, within a period of twelve (12) 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.

30-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

VM To:

1. The Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board, Kuralagam, 5th floor, Chennai-600 108.

2. The Director, Medical Education Directorate, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.

3. The Joint Director, Medical and Rural Welfare Services, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006.

4. The Manager United India Insurance Company Limited, Chennai-06.

30-01-2026