Madras High CourtWP(MD)/23511/2018disposed of

K.Raja Kumar v. The Secretary To Government

2019-03-19Honourable Mr Justice R. Mahadevan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.03.2019

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P(MD) No.23511 of 2018 K.Raja Kumar ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Secretary to Government Secretariat, Fort Saint George,Chennai.

2.The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, Panagal Buildings, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3.The United India Insurance & Co Ltd., Represented by its Divisional Manager, Divisional Office VI, 5th Floor, PLA Rathana Towers, No.212, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 006.

4.The District Level committee, Represented by Collector, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

5.The Treasurer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse Rs.67,564/- spent by the petitioner for the treatment underwent by him along with interest at the rate of 18% per annum within a stipulated time fixed by this Court by considering the application of the petitioner dated 24.07.2018. For Petitioner : Mr.S.C.Herold Singh For Respondent : Mrs.J.Padmavathy Devi Nos.1, 2, 4 & 5 Special Government Pleader For Respondent : Mr.G.Prabhu Rajadurai No.3

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to disburse Rs.67,564/- spent by the petitioner towards treatment underwent by him along with interest by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 24.07.2018. 2.According to the petitioner, he is a subscriber to the Government of Tamil Nadu New Health Insurance Scheme. Seeking reimbursement of Rs.67,564/-, which was incurred by him towards the treatment, he made a representation dated 24.07.2018, to the respondents. As his representation is kept pending without consideration, the petitioner is before this Court. 3.The learned Special Government Pleader and the learned Counsel appearing for the respective respondents 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 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.07.2018, 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 // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) dsk To 1.The Secretary to Government Secretariat, Fort Saint George,Chennai.

2.The Director of Treasuries and Accounts, Panagal Buildings, Saidapet, Chennai - 600 015.

3.The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance & Co Ltd., Divisional Office VI, 5th Floor, PLA Rathana Towers, No.212, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 006.

4.The District Level committee, Represented by Collector, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

5.The Treasurer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

+1CC TO MR.S.C.HEROLD SINGH, Advocate Sr. No.55135 WP(MD) No.23511 of 2018 19.03.2019 TR (10.04.2019) 3P 7C