Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16698/2024disposed of

Rabel.V v. The Insurance Ombudsman

2024-07-24Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.16698 OF 2024 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.16698 of 2024 V.Rabel ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Insurance Ombudsman, O/o.the Insurance Ombudsman, Fathima Akthar Court, 4th Floor, 453, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018.

2. Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd., Regd. & Corporate Office: Unit No.103, 1st Floor, AckrutiState, MIDC Central Road, Gautam Nagar, Nadheri(E), Mumbai - 400 093.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to complete the process of enquiry as stipulated under Rule 13(b) of the Insurance Ombudsman Rules and pass orders considering the representation of the petitioner dated 27.06.2024 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Arsathul Hameed * * * 1/4

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O R D E R

The petitioner's claim was repudiated by the second respondent. The petitioner has therefore gone before the first respondent. A copy of the representation dated 27.06.2024 has been enclosed in the typed set of papers. In fact, the petitioner could not have come immediately before this Court.

2. Be that as it may, considering the special facts and circumstances, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's appeal on merits and in accordance with law after issuing notice to the second respondent within a period of five months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of matter. This writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 24.07.2024 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU Note : Registry to mark a of this order to the respondents. 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.16698 OF 2024 To:

1. The Insurance Ombudsman, O/o.the Insurance Ombudsman, Fathima Akthar Court, 4th Floor, 453, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018.

2. Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd., Regd. & Corporate Office: Unit No.103, 1st Floor, AckrutiState, MIDC Central Road, Gautam Nagar, Nadheri(E), Mumbai - 400 093.

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