Sanasam Shamungou Singh v. State of Manipur and 3 Others

O R D E R

30.08.2023 [1]

Heard Mr. N. Jotendro, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner and perused the records. [2]

Mrs. CH. Sundari, learned GA appeared for the respondent Nos. 1 to 3 and Mrs. Rebati, learned counsel appeared for the respondent No.4. [3]

Mr. N. Jotendro, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner represented that he has filed this writ petition seeking the prayer as follows:

i) issue rule and call for records; JOHN TELEN KOM Date: 2023.08.31 13:03:57 +05'30'

ii) issue a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other appropriate Writ of the like nature for directing the respondents more particularly, the Chairman, State Medical Board, Manipur to consider the reimbursement of the petitioner for treatment of Covid-19 at Shija Hospital and Research Institute Private Ltd. Altogether an amount of Rs. 7,52,204/-(Rupees seven Lakhs fifty two thousand two hundred and four) only i.e. w.e.f. 06.09.2021 to 28.09.2021 amounting to Rs. 6,22,950/ and secondly w.e.f. 05.10.2021 to 22.10.2021 amount to Rs. 1,29,254/- as per Rule 6(2) of the Medical Attendance Rules;

iii) in the interim, direct to consider and dispose of the representation dated 29.5.2023 which was received under RR No.2162 on 30.05.2023 within certain stipulated period of time. [4]

The learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner further represented that though the petitioner sought for the larger prayers in the instant writ petition, he prayed this Court that if this Court inclined to issue suitable directions to the respondents, more particularly respondent No.2, to consider and pass appropriate speaking order on the petitioner's representation dated 29.05.2023 in the light of the judgment & order dated 24.08.2020 passed by this Court in WP(C)No.180 of 2014 within stipulated period of time, the petitioner will be satisfied. [5]

Ms. Ch. Sundari, learned GA appearing for respondent Nos. 1 to 3 represented that if this Court is inclined to issue directions to the respondents for considering the petitioner's representation dated

29.05.2023 and to pass appropriate order, she prayed that some breathing may be given to the respondents.

[6]

Considering the request made by the learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate, I am inclined to pass the following orders:

(a) this writ petition is disposed of.

(b) the respondents, more particularly respondent No.2, are directed to consider and pass appropriate speaking order on the petitioner's representation dated 29.05.2023 in the light of the judgment & order dated 24.08.2020 passed by this Court in WP(C)No.180 of 2014.

(c) the said process shall be completed within a period of 2(two) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above observation, this writ petition is disposed of.

ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE John Kom [[

Item No. 9 IN THE HIGH COURT OF MANIPUR AT IMPHAL WP(C)No.605 of 2023 Shri Sanasam Shamungou Singh, aged about 58 years, S/o. Sanasam Achou Singh, a resident of Thoubal Saban Tongba Mayai Leikai, PO & PS Thoubal, Thoubal District, Manipur-795138 at present working as Protocol Officer, High Court of Manipur …Petitioner - Versus - The State of Manipur represented by the Commissioner(Health), Govt. of Manipur, having its office Old Secretariat, Babupara, Imphal, Manipur-795001 & 3 Ors. …Respondents BEFORE HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE M.V.MURALIDARAN