WP/12303/2026 of A.VIJI Vs Government of Tamonadu, Represented by Additional Chief Secretary to Governement,

WP No. 12303 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 12303 of 2026 A.Viji S/o.Ammavasai, No.280, vivekananda street, shanmuga nagar, Big kancheepuram, Kancheepuram District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Government of Tamonadu, Represented by Additional Chief Secretary to Governement, Finance (Salaries Department), Secretariat, Chennai-9. 2. The Superintending Engineer, Kancheepuram Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO Ltd., Kancheepuram - 631 502. 3. The Senior Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Company Ltd., Divisional Office, 5th Floor, MA Rathina Towers, No.212 Anna Salai, Chennai 6. 4. The Assistant Executive Engineer (O AND M), TANGEDCO Ltd., walajabath, kancheepuram District. ..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the 1st and 3rd respondents to consider the claim of the petitioner dated 25.01.2023 for medical reimbursement of medical expenses of Rs.3,05,000/- and reimburse the said amount within a limited time frame. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12303 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): G.Punniakoti T.Panchatsaram P.Rajendiran-MS/4226/2012 P.Mitharan For Respondent(s): Mr.K.Purushothaman, Standing counsel for RR2 & 4 ORDER (1) The above writ petition is filed by the petitioner for a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents 1 and 3 to consider the petitioner’s claim dated 25.01.2023, for medical reimbursement of the medical expenses to the tune of Rs.3,05,000/- and to reimburse the said sum to the petitioner. (2) Mr.K.Purushothaman, learned Standing counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 4. (3) With the consent of the learned counsels on either side, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal. (4) The case of the petitioner in brief is that, while he was on duty on 11.12.2022, he climbed the power post for repair and maintenance and accidentally, he fell down from the pole due to electric shock and he sustained injuries on his right hand. The petitioner further states that he was admitted in Bone Joint Neuro and Trauma Centre at Kanchipuram for treatment and thereafter, he was admitted in APJ Multi Speciality Hospital at Walajahbath, for further treatment. The petitioner incurred a total medical expense of Rs.3,05,000/-. He submitted an application https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12303 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 dated 25.01.2023 to the 4 th respondent, for reimbursement of medical expenses along with necessary documents. The petitioner’s application was forwarded to the 3rd respondent, who in turn, returned the application to the petitioner for want of the TNNHIS ID Card/Annexure Form and the Original Discharge Summary. The petitioner submitted that he has been made to run from pillar to post right from 2023 for the reimbursement of the medical expenses and having left with no other option, he had approached this Court by filing the above writ petition for the aforesaid relief. (5) Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. (6) Though the petitioner has prayed for a larger relief, this Court, considering the facts and circumstances of the case and without going into the merits of the petitioner’s claim, directs the respondents to consider the claim of the petitioner dated 25.01.2023, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. (7) The writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 02-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No AP https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12303 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary to Governement, Government of Tamil Nadu, Finance (Salaries Department), Secretariat, Chennai-9. 2.The Superintending Engineer, Kancheepuram Electricity Distribution Circle, TANGEDCO Ltd., Kancheepuram - 631 502. 3.The Senior Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Company Ltd., Divisional Office, 5th Floor, MA Rathina Towers, No.212 Anna Salai, Chennai 6. 4.The Assistant Executive Engineer (O AND M), TANGEDCO Ltd., walajabath, kancheepuram District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 12303 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA, J. AP WP No. 12303 of 2026 02-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis