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A.Valarmathi v. The District Library Officer,

DISPOSED OF WITH DIRECTION
Court
High Court of Madras
Decided
19 February 2026
Bench
M.Dhandapaniauthor
Case no.
WP 5242/2026

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Judgment

ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the second respondent to disburse the medical Reimbursement incurred by the Petitioner's husband in the light of the Government order issued in G.O.Ms.No.160, Finance (Salaries) Department dated 29-06-2021 by considering the representation submitted by the petitioner on 11-12-2015 within a short date that may be fixed by this Honble Court.

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that her husband is working as Superintendent in the District Library. While returning from work, the petitioner met with an accident on 31.08.2022 and has suffered with severe head injury. Immediately, the petitioner's husband was taken treatment and spent a sum of Rs.24,16,073/- The first respondent has recommended to the second respondent to sanction the entire amounts to the petitioner but the second respondent has sanctioned only Rs.3,41,960/- and not given remaining amount. The petitioner has made a representation on 11.12.2025 to disburse the remaining amount in the light of G.O.Ms.No.160, Finance (Salaries) Department dated 29-06-2021 and the same is not considered. Hence, the present writ petition.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

¶4The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the second respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated

11.12.2025 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 19-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The District Library Officer, O/o .the District Library, Krishnagiri District.

2.The Regional Manager United India Insurance Limited, PLA Rathna Tower, Fifth Floor, 212, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 006. M.DHANDAPANI J. rli 19-02-2026

Case details

Parties and counsel

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-02-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Valarmathi Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Library Officer, O/o .the District Library, Krishnagiri District. 2.The Regional Manager United India Insurance Limited, PLA Rathna Tower, Fifth Floor, 212, Anna Salai, Chennai -600 006. Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to disburse the medical Reimbursement incurred by the Petitioner's husband in the light of the Government order issued in G. 0. ( MS ) No- 160, Finance ( Salaries ) Department dated 29-06-2021 by considering the representation submitted by the petitioner on 11-12-2015 within a short date that may be fixed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sheik Thanveer Ahamed For Respondent: Mr.M.Rajendiran, AGP

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