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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
HARPREET SINGH BRAR
Pardeep Kumar Bansal – Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
HARPREET SINGH BRAR, J.
1. Prayer in this writ petition filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari, for quashing/setting-aside the impugned orders dated 07.08.2023 and 18.11.2024 (Annexures P-3 and P-5, respectively) passed by respondent No.2. Further a writ of mandamus has been sought, directing respondent No.2 to release the amount of Rs.14,20,550/- as reimbursement of medical expenses incurred for treatment of his wife, along with 18% interest from the date of submission of bills till actual payments.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner, inter alia, contends that the petitioner retired from HAFED on 31.07.2014 as Deputy General Manager (Personal and Admin). His wife had been suffering from a chronic renal failure (kidney disease) since the year 2000 and she was undergoing regular treatment. By 2019, the medical reimbursement limit of Rs. 2.00 lacs had already been utilized by the petitioner for her ongoing treatment. Subsequently, she required hospitalization in the year 2022 and 2023, resulting in total medical expenses of Rs.14,20,550/-, and unfortunately, she passed away in December, 2023. The pe
The right to medical aid is fundamental under Article 21, and reimbursement for treatment at private hospitals during emergencies cannot be denied, upholding the principles of fairness and timely adm....
In emergency medical situations, full reimbursement of medical expenses is mandated regardless of any imposed ceiling limits, emphasizing the right to timely medical treatment.
In emergency medical situations, procedural strictness must not impede the reimbursement of medical expenses to pensioners, ensuring timely healthcare access under welfare schemes.
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