Madras High Court
WP/31197/2024 of S.KITTOBER Vs GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU on 23 September 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 23.09.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
WP No. 31197 of 2024
CNR: {HCMA011808522024}
S.Kittober,
S/o.Subbiah, Superintendent,
Employee No.79237/MISC Department Of
Employment And Training, (training Wing), Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
..Petitioner
Vs
1. Government of Tamil Nadu,
Rep by Secretary to Government,
Health and Family Welfare Department,
Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Finance (Salaries) Department,
Government Of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat,
Chennai-600 009.
3. The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts Chennai-600 035.
4. United India Insurance Company Ltd,
24, Whites Road, Chennai-600 014.
5. The Commissioner,
Department of Employment And Training,
(Training Wing), Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 to 5 to provide the relief and eligible assistance to the suffering employee under the NHIS Scheme as promised and listed out in light of clause 6(4)(a) of the
Finance (Salaries) department G.O.Ms. No.160, dated 29.06.2021 and render much needed helping hand to the employee whose son had grieved a life threatening accident with multiple fractures in his vital body parts and pass such orders.
For Petitioner:
Mr.J.Sushil Rajkumar
For Respondent(s):
Mr.V.Sivalingam
Government Advocate for R1 to R3
and R5
No Appearance for R4
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ORDER
The writ petition has been filed directing the respondents No.1 to 5 to provide the relief and eligible assistance to the suffering employee under the NHIS Scheme as promised and listed out in light of clause 6(4)(a) of the G.O.Ms. No.160, Finance (Salaries) Department dated 29.06.2021 and render a much-needed helping hand to the employee whose son had suffered a life- threatening accident with multiple fractures in his vital body parts.
2. The writ petition was filed on account of an unfortunate accident which resulted in unbearable consequences upon the son of the petitioner. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that after filing the petition, due to unbearable pain and sufferings, the petitioner’s son died on 15.08.2026. It is the specific submission of the petitioner that according to the G.O.Ms.No.160 dated 29.06.2021, the petitioner is eligible for medical aid up to a sum of Rs.10,00,000/- as the petitioner’s son suffered a trauma involving multiple fractures. The learned counsel would submit that he sent a representation on behalf of the petitioner and in the meanwhile has also filed the present writ petition directing the respondents to settle the remaining amount.
3. At this juncture, the learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents 1 to 3 and 5 would submit that the petitioner is eligible for Rs.5,00,000/- and that the said Rs.5,00,000/- has already been settled. The representation sent by the petitioner seeking the additional amount was rejected, which factum was also admitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner.
4. In view of the above subsequent developments, nothing survives in the present writ petition. Hence, the present writ petition is closed. However, the petitioner is given liberty to challenge the rejection order, if so advised, and if challenged, the petitioner is at liberty to take whatever defences are raised in the present writ petition.
5. Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed of as indicated above. No costs. 23.09.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No CDA
C.KUMARAPPAN, J. CDA To
1. The Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
2. The Finance (Salaries) Department, Government Of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
3. The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai-600 035.
4. United India Insurance Company Ltd, 24, Whites Road, Chennai-600 014.
5. The Commissioner, Department of Employment And Training, (Training Wing), Guindy, Chennai-600 032.
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