K.Rajangam v. The Commissioner Of Treasuries And Accounts

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.10.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P(MD)No.24930 of 2023 K.Rajangam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Integrated Finance Complex, No.571, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

2. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance & Company Limited, PLA Rathina Towers, 5th Floor, 212, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 006.

3. The Treasury Officer, District Treasury, Collectorate Complex, Madurai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Company, Divisional Office, Chennai to disburse the eligible amount of medical reimbursement as per the letter No. 1/5

11278/NHIS-3/2023, dated 19.04.2023 of the Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai based on G.O.Ms.No.280, dated 24.06.2020 and G.O.Ms.No.165, dated 01.06.2022, within a specific time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Visvalingam For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader for R1 and R3 : Mr.I.Suthakaran - for R2

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed by a retired Inspector of Police seeking a mandamus to reimburse the medical expenses incurred by the writ petitioner and his wife towards Covid-19 treatment.

2. The first respondent herein has already forwarded the particulars to the second respondent by his proceedings, dated 19.04.2023 along with all the medical documents. However, the second respondent is yet to take a decision and it has been informed to the third respondent for disbursal of the amount.

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3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 3 and the learned counsel appearing for the second respondent.

4. In view of the above said facts, the second respondent herein is directed to consider the communication of the first respondent dated 19.04.2023 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above said observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To

1. The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Integrated Finance Complex, No.571, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.

2. The Divisional Manager, United India Insurance & Company Limited, PLA Rathina Towers, 5th Floor, 212, Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 006.

3. The Treasury Officer, District Treasury, Collectorate Complex, Madurai.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR,J.

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