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ARINDAM LODH
Puspendu Palit – Appellant
Versus
Tripura State Electricity Corporation Ltd (Tsecl) – Respondent
JUDGMENT
Arindam Lodh, J. - Heard Ms. A. Debbarma, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. K. De, learned Addl. GA appearing for the respondents-State.
2. This is a case of sanctioning of medical reimbursement bill. Issue notice calling upon the respondents to show cause as to why a rule should not be issued as prayed for; and/or as to why such further order or other orders should not be passed as to this court may seem fit and proper.
3. Notice is made returnable on 02.02.2023.
4. Since Mr. De, learned Addl. GA appears and accepts notice on behalf of respondents-State, no formal notice is called for.
5. The petitioner is to take steps for causing service of notice upon the remaining respondents within a period of 3 (three) days by registered post with A/D.
6. List the matter on 02.02.2023.
The court emphasized procedural fairness in the issuance of a notice regarding a medical reimbursement bill sanctioning.
Court recognizes the necessity for fair hearing by issuing notice to respondents in a writ petition.
A representative's acceptance of notice nullifies the need for formal notice issuance in a writ petition.
The right to health is a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, and the rules regarding medical reimbursement should be interpreted liberally to accommodate emergency medica....
Timely service of notice is essential in civil proceedings, with the court granting a 7 days extension to the appellants for compliance.
The court may condone a short delay in filing an appeal if justified, emphasizing the necessity for expedient legal processes.
Procedural requirements for issuing notice and filing of additional papers in a legal matter.
In emergencies, the lack of a referral certificate should not prevent medical reimbursement to patients, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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