M.Sarguna v. The Regional Manager

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.03.2025 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY M.Sarguna .. Petitioner Vs.

The Regional Manager The Oriental Insurance Co.Ltd (OICL) SBI GPA Claims Cell Mumbai Regional Office, 1, 2nd Floor, Oriental House, 7J Tata Road, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400 020.

.. Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.11.2024 and pass such further or other order. For the Petitioner : Mr.V.V.Sairam For the Respondent : Mrs.R.S.Lakshmi Priya

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.11.2024.

2. Upon hearing the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and perusing the affidavit filed in support of the Writ Petition as well as the representation, the grievance of the petitioner is that the petitioner's husband was covered under Group Insurance Scheme, by the respondent - Insurance Company. However, the benefit is not paid.

3. When the matter came up for admission, at the request of this Court, one of the panel counsels, Mrs.R.S. Lakshmi Priya, appeared and submitted that she is entitled to appear only upon authorization. She also stated that she does not have instructions in this matter.

4. In view of the nature of relief, that is to be granted, this Writ Petition is disposed of without granting further time, at the admission stage itself,

(i) The respondent shall consider the representation of the petitioner dated 14.11.2024 in accordance with law and pass orders thereon, in any event not later than twelve weeks from the date of receipt / production of the website uploaded copy of this order;

(ii) No costs.

18.03.2025 : No Jer

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

Jer 18.03.2025