V.Elangovan v. The Registrar,

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to respondent authorities to pay medical expenses with interest by disposing of petitioner's representation dated 03.09.2022, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2At the outset, it was submitted by learned Standing Counsel for respondents 1 to 3 that claim of petitioner was sent to the District Treasury Officer, Coimbatore District vide second respondent letter No.1286/2014 Pa 2 dated 24.01.2018 and followed by reminders, however, District Treasury Officer, Coimbatore District, has not passed any order. Page3 of 5

¶3At this juncture, to avoid uncertainty, it was submitted by learned counsel for petitioner that they may be granted liberty to submit a fresh representation before the District Treasury Officer, Coimbatore District, agreed to by the learned Standing Counsel for respondents 1 to 3.

¶4Since District Treasury Officer, Coimbatore District, is appropriate authority to consider representation of petitioner, this Court suo motu impleads District Treasury Officer, Coimbatore District as fifth respondent in this present writ petition.

¶5In view of limited relief that is prayed, this court is inclined to dispose of the writ petition with following directions:

i) It is open to petitioner to submit a fresh representation before District Treasury Officer, Coimbatore District, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

ii) On such representation being made, District Treasury Officer/appropriate authority shall consider and pass orders in accordance with law, on petitioner's representation, after affording petitioner an opportunity of hearing, within a period of four weeks thereafter. Page4 of 5

¶6Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 11-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN Note: Registry is directed to carry out necessary amendment in cause title. To

¶1The Registrar, Co-Operative Societies, N.V. Natarajan Maligai, No. 170, E.V.R. Periyar High Road, Kilpaukkam, Chennai – 10.

¶2The Joint Registrar, Office of the Joint Registrar Co-operative Society, Arockiyasamy Street, Saibaba Colony, K.K.Puthur, Coimbatore-641 038.

¶3Deputy Registrar, Co-Operative Societies, Coimbatore Circle.

¶4United India Insurance Company Ltd., Chennai.

¶5The District Treasury Officer, Coimbatore District. Page5 of 5

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN WP No.28775 of 2022 11-03-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP No.28775 of 2022 and WMP No.10578 of 2023 V.Elangovan ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Registrar, Co-Operative Societies, N.V. Natarajan Maligai, No. 170, E.V.R. Periyar High Road, Kilpaukkam, Chennai – 10. 2. The Joint Registrar, Office of the Joint registrar Co-operative Society, Arockiyasamy Street, Saibaba Colony, K.K.Puthur, Coimbatore- 641 038. 3. Deputy Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Coimbatore Circle. 4. United India Insurance Company Ltd., Chennai. 5. The District Treasury Officer, Coimbatore District. 5th respondent is suo motu impleaded by MSQJ on 11.03.2026 ..Respondents Page2 of 5 PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents authorities to pay the medical expenses with interest by disposing of the petitioner's representation dated 03.09.2022 within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sudhan For Respondents: Mr.Muthusamy Standing Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.Amedius Government Advocate for R4