IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA, CHANDIGARH Civil Writ Petition No.14486 of 2010 Date of Decision: August 16, 2010 Rajwinder Pal Singh .....PETITIONER(S) VERSUS State of Punjab & Others .....RESPONDENT(S) . . . CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AJAI LAMBA PRESENT: - Mr. Pardeep Rajput, Advocate, for the petitioner. . . . AJAI LAMBA, J (Oral) 1. This civil writ petition has been filed under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a writ in the nature of mandamus, directing the official respondents to release medical reimbursement as claimed by the petitioner in representation, Annexure P-1. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner contends that the mother of the petitioner was serving as Primary Teacher and retired from service on 3.1.1997 whereafter she was getting pension. Mother of the petitioner was taken ill on account of which she was admitted to Fortis Hospital, Mohali. She remained under treatment, however, CWP No.14486 of 2010 [2] unfortunately, she expired during the treatment. The petitioner submitted claim for medical reimbursement in accordance with the rules, however, till date the amount has not been released. 3. Learned counsel states that the petitioner made a representation dated 29.2.2010 (Annexure P-1). No decision on the representation has been taken. 4. Considering the totality of facts and circumstances of the case, I am of the opinion that the petitioner is entitled to decision on representation, Annexure P-1. 5. The petition is disposed of with direction to the respondents to take decision on representation, Annexure P-1. In case the petitioner is found entitled to medical reimbursement, orders in that regard would be passed within a period of three months of receipt of certified copy of the order and payment released. In case, there is some objection to release of medical reimbursement, the respondents shall pass a speaking and reasoned order which would be conveyed to the petitioner within the said period. (AJAI LAMBA) August 16, 2010 JUDGE avin 1. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 2. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest?