Sugumaran v. The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This writ petition is filed seeking direction to the 5th respondent to reimburse the medical expenses of Rs. 2,48,176/-(Two Lakh forty-eight Thousand and Hundred and seventy six only) to the petitioner incurred for the treatment of his mother under The New Health Insurance Scheme by considering his representation dated 28.10.2025.

¶2Even though the petitioner has sought for a positive Mandamus, it is seen that the petitioner has made a representation on 28.10.2025 for the very same relief.

3.In view of the same, the 4th respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.10.2025 and pass appropriate 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.

¶4With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

24.11.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-Speaking order gvn K.KUMARESH BABU.J. gvn To:

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil nadu Health and Family Welfare Department Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai - 600 009.

¶2The Principal Secretary Finance Department Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai - 600 009.

¶3The Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Finance (Salaries) Department Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai-600 009.

¶4The District Collector Madurai District, Madurai.

¶5The Superintendent of Police Madurai District, Madurai.

¶6The Divisional Manager United India Insurance Company Ltd. Divisional Office, V Floor, PLA Ratna Towers 212, Raji Buildings, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 006.

24.11.2025

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.11.2025 CORAM : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU Sugumaran ...Petitioner -Vs- 1. The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil nadu Health and Family Welfare Department Secretariat Fort St.George Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Principal Secretary Finance Department Secretariat Fort St.George Chennai - 600 009. 3. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Finance (Salaries) Department Secretariat Fort St.George Chennai- 600 009. 4. The District Collector Madurai District Madurai. 5. The Superintendent of Police Madurai District Madurai. 6. The Divisional Manager United India Insurance Company Ltd. Divisional Office, V Floor, PLA Ratna Towers 212, Raji Buildings, Anna Salai Chennai - 600 006. ...Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS directing the 5th respondent to reimburse the medical expenses of Rs. 2,48,176/-(Two Lakh forty-eight Thousand and Hundred and seventy six only) to the petitioner incurred for the treatment of his mother under The New Health Insurance Scheme by considering his representation dated 28.10.2025 within the period that may be stipulated by this Honble Court and pass such other or further orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice. For petitioner : Mr.V.Vishnu For Respondents : M/s.F.Deepak Special Government Pleader For R1 to R5 : Mr.C.Karthick Standing Counsel – For R6