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M.Latha v. The State Of Tamiilnadu

2023-10-06Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.10.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH W.P.(MD) No.13973 of 2020 and WMP(MD) Nos.11631 and 11632 of 2020 M.Latha, ... Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamiilnadu, Rep. by the Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai -600 009..

2. The Director of Medical And, Rural Health Services,, Teynampet, Chennai -6..

3. The District Collector,,

4. The Deputy Director of Medic, Al and Rural Health Services,, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District..

5. The Dean,, Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital, Tirunelveli..

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6. The Chief Medical Officer,, Government Hospital, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District..

7. The Superintendent of Police,, ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 5 and 6 to furnish the entire Medical Records Pertaining to treatment given to the petitioner deceased daughter Devi, W/o. Mr.Poothapandi @ Selvam, who was admitted on 14.08.2020, subsequently died on 18.08.2020 and consequently direct the Respondents to pay a provisional Compensation of Rs.15,00,000/- for the death of the petitioner deceased daughter Devi and for mental agony and hardships. For Petitioner : Mr.Aayiram K.Selvakumar For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan for R1 to R5 Addittional Government Pleader Mr.R.Sivakumar for R6 Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 5 and 6 to furnish the entire Medical Records Pertaining to the treatment given to the petitioner deceased daughter Devi, W/o. Mr.Poothapandi @ Selvam, who was admitted on 2/5

14.08.2020,and subsequently died on 18.08.2020 and consequently direct the respondents to pay a provisional Compensation of Rs. 15,00,000/- for the death of the petitioner deceased daughter Devi and for mental agony and hardships.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that pursuant to the order passed by the Division Bench in W.P.(MD) No. 11133 of 2023, the petitioner has received a compensation amount on 16.06.2023. Recording the same, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 06.10.2023 Internet : Yes RR 3/5

To

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai -600 009..

2. The Director of Medical And, Rural Health Services,, Teynampet, Chennai -6..

3. The District Collector,,

4. The Deputy Director of Medic, Al and Rural Health Services,, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli District..

5. The Dean,, Tirunelveli Government Medical College Hospital, Tirunelveli..

6. The Chief Medical Officer,, Government Hospital, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District..

7. The Superintendent of Police,, 4/5

N.ANAND VENKATESH, J.

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