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Manavalan v. The Chirman Cum Secretary To The Government,

2026-03-24Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Manavalan So Veeramuthu, 1/45, Pillaiyar Kovil Street Keela Thirupoonthuruthi Thiruvaiyaru (TK), Thanjavur - 613 013.

..Petitioner Vs

1. The Chairman cum Secretary to the Government Transport Department 4th Floor, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

2. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep by the Secretary to Government Department of Finance (Health Insurance) Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Director of Treasuries and Accounts No.1, Jeenis Road, Panagal Building Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

4. The Management Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam Division) New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

5. M/s United India Insurance Co Ltd, Grievance Officer Mr.Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha Chief Manager, HO -UNI Customer care, No 24 Whites Road, Head office, Chennai - 600 014.

6. M/s Medi Assist Insurance TPA Pvt Ltd 2nd Floor, RWD Atlantis Building, 24 Nelson Manickam Road, Opp Shobhan Babu statue, Aminjikarai, Chennai - 600 029.

..Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the 5th respondent to reimburse the medical Expenses of Rs.1,07,640/ incurred by the petitioner between 02.01.2026 to 07.01.2026 at Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Private Limited, with interest at the rate of 12 percent per annum by considering the representation dated 05.02.2026 and pass orders.

For Petitioner:

Mr.S.Balamuki For Respondents:

Mr.R.U.Dinesh Raj Kumar Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to the respondents to consider his representation dated 05.02.2026 relating to reimbursement of medical expenses of Rs.1,07,640/- incurred for the treatment of Mrs.M.Sasikala, the petitioner's wife, at Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Private Limited, from 02.01.2026 to 07.01.2026, along with interest at the rate of 12% per annum.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr.R.U.Dinesh Raj Kumar, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 3.

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the petitioner's remedy is before the District Level Empowered Committe headed by the District Collector. The petitioner, however without approaching the appropriate forum, has rushed to this Court. Therefore, the writ petition is not maintainable and the same is liable to be dismissed.

4. Recording the above, the writ petition is dismissed with liberty to the petitioner to approach the District Level Empowered Committee. The petitioner shall make an application to the Committee within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and four weeks therefrom, the Committee shall pass necessary orders. No costs. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DS

To:

1. The Chairman cum Secretary to the Government Transport Department 4th Floor, Secretariat, Chennai - 9.

2. The Secretary to Government Government of Tamil Nadu Department of Finance (Health Insurance) Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

3. The Director of Treasuries and Accounts No.1, Jeenis Road, Panagal Building Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

4. The Management Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, (Kumbakonam Division) New Railway Station Road, Kumbakonam - 612 001.

P.T.ASHA, J.

DS 24-03-2026