Kaki Laxmaiah v. Family Welfare Department

Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to pass interim directions by directing the respondent Nos.1 and 2 to reconsider my request and take steps to grant the remaining balance amount of Rs.5,34,2461 spent by the petitioner towards medical expenses under CMRF Scheme. Counsel for the Petitioner: M/s. SARASWATHI MUNGI Counsel for the Respondent No.1: GP FOR MEDICAL HEALTH FW Counsel for the Respondent No.2: AGP FOR MCPL ADMN & URBAN DEV The Court made the following: ORDER w HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE NAGESH BHEEMAPAKA - WRIT PETITION No.36437 of2024 , ORDER: This writ petition is filed seeking the following relief: "to issue ang wit, order or direction more portianlarlg one in the nature of Wnt of Mandamus declaing the action of respon-dent Nos.1 and 2 in granting meager financial help of Rs.6O,OOO/- in the Sctrcme of Chief Ministers Retief Fund (CMRF) pursuont to File No. 521O9/CMRF/2024 dated 21/09/2024 for the total medicot expenses of Rs.5,94,246/ ina nred bg the' petitioner u.tho has been suffenng from neurologg problems tuhich do not come under the Gouernment Scheme Aarogga Sree as iLlegal, arbitrary, uncotlstitutionol ond in utolation oJ pinciptes of natural justice ond consequentlA direct the respondent Nos.l and 2 to reconsider Petttioner request ond take steps to grant the remaining balance amount of Rs.5,34,246/- spent bg the petitioner touards medical expenses under CMRF Scheme."

2. The case of the petitioner is that he has been suffering from Neurological health issues. On O5.04.2023, petitioner suddenly suffered a paralysis stroke affecting his limbs' After being examined by a nearby doctor, he was referred to Sai Krishna Neuro Hospital, Kachiguda, Hyderabad, where he received outpatient treatment, and the medical bill amounted to Rs.36,011/-. Later, due to his critical health condition, he was advised to go to Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, with the understanding that his medical expenses would be covered under the "Aarorya Sree" scheme. However, during a preliminary 2 '_:!t { examination, the hospital mana gement demanded Rs. 2,00, 000 / - as admission charges. When the petitioner's family requested treatment under the Aarorya Sree scheme, the hospital refused and suggested him to apply for a refund of the total medical expenses under the Chief Minister's Relief Fund(CMRF) aJter his treatment and discharge. As the petitioner's condition became serious, and without any other option, he r.r,.as admitted to Yashoda Hospital for treatment, promising to pa]. the admission charges and entire medical expenses. To cover these costs, his family borrowed Rs. 7,85,0OO/- at an interest rate of Rs. 2/ per month and he underwent treatm6nt from 06.04.2023 to

13.O4.2023. Further case of the petitioner is that the State of Telangana implements the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help the poorest of the poor in distress due to health issues. As the petitioner is a daily wage laborer, he spent nearly Rs.6,OO,00O/- towards surgery fees, medicines, and other related expenses, with a total bill of Rs.5,94,2461-. He applied for a refund of these medical expenses under the CMRF scheme in August 2023. After several visits to respondent Nos. 1 and 2, his request was considered, and he was gralted Rs.60,000/- out of the Rs.6,00,OOO/- spent. I : I \ 3 Petitioner frled this writ petition seeking a direction to respondent Nos. 1 and 2 to reconsider his request and release the remaining Rs. 5,34,2461- rn accordance with the bills paid to respondent No. 3.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner requested this Court to direct respondent Nos.l and 2 to release the remaining amount of Rs.5,34,246/-, as the petitioner is financially poor' Learned Assistant Government Pleader for the General

4. Administration Department submitted that G.O.Ms'No'632, Revenue (DA.II) Department, dated' 07.05.2005, a11ows for assistance to be provided to people outside the Below Poverty Line category based on their economic status' It has been noted that some individuals, even if not in the below poverty line category, are still unable to bear the medical and non-medical hardships. Therefore, the Government decided to extend assistance to such individuals, with an income not exceeding Rs. 5O,OOO/- per annum, and in special cases, the limit can be relaxed at the Chief Minister's discretion' Learned Assistant Government Pleader further noted that petitioner had already been granted Rs.60,000/- towards his medical expenses and requested that the writ petition may be closed' -/ I I 4 -

5. Considering the submissions made, the Writ Petition is closed as the petitioner has already been granted Rs. 60,OOO/- towards his medical expenses under the CMRF scheme. No Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, sha-ll stand closed. \ I'TRUE COPY" SDI. L.LAKSHM REGI t PUTY I BABU STRAR / SECTION OFFICER To, 1 .ne cc to M'Is 'ii'il:J[I',]:i]i":il::T[:'- for the state of I i:,",,:r:i,':31,ffi iJ::l'rt*f u*uo* DEv Hish court ror the state . :if"?"?;j:fl5,".1,: Two CD CoPtes 4 BSR PSK HIGH COURT ) DATED:21 10212025 ORDER WP.No.36437 ot 2024 - 1aL= ' -':-:i\. r'HL.'.i1.!\ \)A ., 04 AUC m (.( z a .l= \\\!/, \>- 1 r a:tli GLOSING THE WRIT PETITION, WITHOUT COSTS N\