K.Sunil Kumar v. The Insurance Ombudsman

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Sunil Kumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Insurance Ombudsman, Office of the Insurance Ombudsman, Fathima Akthar Court, 4th Floor, 453, Anna Saalai, Teynampet, Chennai 600 018.

2.The United India Insurance Co. Ltd., Rep. by its Manager, 3/33, P.P.K. Building, 1st Floor, Main Road, Marthandam, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st 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.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Arsathul Hameed For Respondents : Mr.A.Shajahan, Standing Counsel for R2.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned standing counsel for the second respondent.

2.The petitioner's claim was repudiated by the second respondent. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has gone before the first respondent. 3.The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 27.06.2024 on merits and in accordance with law 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 the matter.

4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 29.07.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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