Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28748/2026 of Babu S Vs The State of Tamil Nadu, rep on 5 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28748 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
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Babu S
S/o.A.P.Shanmugavelu,
Plot No.28, Annai Velu City,
Kurinchi Street,
Thirumalpuram Post,
Oomathikulam,
Madurai.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State of Tamil Nadu, represented by, The Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Fort St. George, State Secretariat,
2. The Commissioner of treasuries and Accounts Office of The Commissioner of treasuries and Accounts, 3rd Floor, Perasiriyar K.Anbazhagan Maligai, 571, Annasalai, Veterinery Hospital Campus, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.
3. The District Collector,
Office of the District Collector,
Madurai District.
4. The Commissioner,
Office of the Commissioner,
Madurai Corporation,
Madurai.
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5. The District Treasury Officer,
Office of The District Treasury Officer, Collectorate Complex, Madurai District.
6. The Deputy Commissioner (Accounts)
Office of the Deputy Commissioner (Accounts), Madurai Corporation Complex, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002.
7. The Managing Director,
United India Insurance Company Limited,
No.24, Whites Road,
Chennai - 600 014.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to disperse medical reimbursement of Rs.2,07, 917/- with interest on the basis of the petitioners representation dated 10.09.2026 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Dr.R.Alagumani
Advocate
For Respondent(s):
M/s.S.Selva Aditya,
Government Advocate for R1 to R3 and R5
Mr.Mohammed Mohideen
Advocate for R4 and R6
Mr.I.Robert Chandra Kumar
Standing Counsel for R7
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ORDER
The petitioner is a pensioner, covered under the New Health Insurance Scheme. He has suffered certain ailments and undergone treatment in a network hospital. However, he was not provided cashless treatment as per the
WP(MD) No. 28748 of 2026 scheme. Therefore, he has submitted a representation and also filed this writ petition seeking a writ of mandamus to the respondent-Insurance Company to reimburse the medical expenses incurred by him.
2. Mr.I.Robert Chandra Kumar, learned Standing Counsel, who takes notice for the 7th respondent-Insurance Company, submits that the petitioner has not produced his ID card for his enrollment in the New Health Insurance Scheme and therefore, he was not provided with cashless treatment.
3. Mr.Mohammed Mohideen, learned counsel, who takes notice for the respondents 4 and 6-Madurai Corporation, submits that the claim of the petitioner has been forwarded to the Insurance Company for necessary action.
4. This Court considered the rival submissions made.
5. Admittedly, the petitioner served in the Madurai Corporation and retired from service. He is covered under the New Health Insurance Scheme. However, it appears that he has not produced his ID card at the time of taking treatment. The petitioner has undergone treatment for an approved disease in a network hospital and therefore, he is entitled for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by him. However, the same can be considered by the District Level Empowered Committee.
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6. Since the Scheme provides for a mechanism before the District Level Empowered Committee, this writ petition is disposed of, with a direction to the respondent-Corporation to forward the claim of the petitioner to the District Level Empowered Committee, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. The District Level Empowered Committee is directed to take a decision on the claim of this petitioner, within a period of four weeks from thereon. No costs. 05-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ogy To
1. The Principal Secretary, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Fort St. George, State Secretariat,
2. The Commissioner of treasuries and Accounts Office of The Commissioner of treasuries and Accounts, 3rd Floor, Perasiriyar K.Anbazhagan Maligai, 571, Annasalai, Veterinery Hospital Campus, Nandanam, Chennai - 600 035.
3. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District.
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4. The Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai.
5. The District Treasury Officer, Office of The District Treasury Officer, Collectorate Complex, Madurai District.
6. The Deputy Commissioner (Accounts) Office of the Deputy Commissioner (Accounts), Madurai Corporation Complex, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002.
7. The Managing Director, United India Insurance Company Limited, No.24, Whites Road,
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