Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17778/2018disposed of

K.Manikandan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2019-02-25Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :25.02.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN WP(MD)No.17778 of 2018 K.Manikandan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Finance (Salaries) Department, Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Directorate of Treasuries, Treasuries and Accounts Department, Panagal Buildings, Saidapet, Chennai - 5.

3.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Theni District.

4.The Special Thasildar, SIPCOT Office Unit -II, Bodinaickanoore Situated at District Collector Office, Theni District.

5.The Manager, Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Velammal Village, Madurai - Tuticorin Ring Road, Anuppanadi, Madurai - 625 009.

6.The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Company Limited, Government of Tamil Nadu, New Health Insurance Scheme, 7-A, West Veli Street, Madurai - 1.

... Respondents [Respondent No.6 impleaded vide order dated 20.08.2018 made in WMP(MD) No.15913 of 2018] PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.04.2018 and to disburse the Medical Reimbursement Claim under the Government of Tamil Nadu Health Insurance Scheme, 2016 within a stipulated time as that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Thangapandian For Respondent : Mr.C.M.Marichellaiah Prabhu,

Nos.1 to 4 Additional Government Pleader For Respondent No.5 : No appearance For Respondent No.6 :Mr.J.S.Murali

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed, seeking to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.04.2018 for reimbursement of medical expenditure. 2.According to the petitioner, he is a subscriber to the Government of Tamil Nadu New Health Insurance Scheme, 2016. Seeking reimbursement of Rs.7,00,000/-, which was incurred by him towards the surgery of kidney transplantation, he made a representation dated 19.04.2018, to the respondents. As his representation is kept pending without consideration, the petitioner is before this Court.

3.The learned Counsel appearing for the 6th respondent submitted that the claim of the petitioner would be taken into consideration on merits.

4.Considering the limited scope of the relief sought for by the petitioner in this writ petition, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the 6th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.04.2018, on merits and in accordance with law and pass necessary orders, after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS II) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) To 1.The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu, Finance (Salaries) Department, Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Directorate of Treasuries, Treasuries and Accounts Department, Panagal Buildings, Saidapet, Chennai - 5.

3.The District Collector, District Collector Office, Theni District.

4.The Special Thasildar, SIPCOT Office Unit -II, Bodinaickanoore Situated at District Collector Office, Theni District.

5.The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Company Limited, Government of Tamil Nadu, New Health Insurance Scheme, 7-A, West Veli Street, Madurai - 1.

+1cc to Mr.R.THANGAPANDIAN, Advocate, SR.No.49393 +1cc to Mr.J.S.MURALI, Advocate, SR.No.49612 +1cc to M/s.Special Government Pleader,SR.No. 49937 WP(MD)No.17778 of 2018 25.02.2019 DSK KK/SAR-/21.03.2019/3P-9C