Poomari Malaisamy.M v. Union Of India Represented By The Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.11.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P(MD)No.2309 of 2024 M.Poomari Malaisamy

...Petitioner

Vs.

1.Union of India Rep. by the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

2.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep., by its Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The District Collector - Cum - District Magistrate, Madurai District, Collectorate, Madurai - 625 020.

4.The Joint Director of Agriculture, O/o.The Joint Director of Agriculture, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002.

5.The Chief Grievance Officer and Head-Customer Experience Management, 1st Floor, HDFC House, 165/166, Backbay Reclamation, H.T.Parekh Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400 020.

...Respondents

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Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the claim application submitted by the petitioner and to grant crop insurance claim amount of Rs.4,43,488/- (Four Lakh and Forty Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Eight only) for the petitioner's agricultural land that have been insured by the petitioner with the fifth respondent under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme in Insurance Policy Receipt Nos. 0402332200600780634, 0402332200600782392 with appropriate interest within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Saravanakumar For R1 : Mr.B.Narayana Ram For R2 to R4 : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader For R5 : Mr.R.Narayanan

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the claim application submitted by the petitioner and to grant crop insurance claim amount of Rs.4,43,488/- (Four Lakh and Forty Three Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Eight only) for the petitioner's agricultural land that have been insured by the petitioner with the fifth respondent. 2/5

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the fifth respondent is directed to consider the claim petition submitted by the petitioner seeking compensation and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner.

5. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Internet : Yes Index : Yes/No 05.11.2024 Speaking/Non Speaking order am 3/5

To 1.The Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Union of India Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

2.The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The District Collector - Cum - District Magistrate, Madurai District, Collectorate, Madurai - 625 020.

4.The Joint Director of Agriculture, O/o.The Joint Director of Agriculture, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002.

5.The Chief Grievance Officer and Head-Customer Experience Management, 1st Floor, HDFC House, 165/166, Backbay Reclamation, H.T.Parekh Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400 020.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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