Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice P D Audiksavalu said, “Despite previous assurances that refunds would be made and the money due to

High Court slams Puducherry govt for failing to refund money paid by citizens for Covid care
Published: Sep 25,202103:29 PM

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The Madras High Court has warned the Chief Secretary and secretary, health of the Puducherry government of action if it fails to refund the money paid by citizens for obtaining treatment at private care facilities since the Government Medical Hospital and facilities could not admit all persons during the second surge of Covid.

Madras High Court. File photo
Madras High Court. File photo
Chennai: Pointing out that sufficient time has been afforded to the government to refund the money, the first bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice P D Audiksavalu said, “Despite previous assurances that refunds would be made and the money due to the private medical facilities which had been requisitioned for the purpose would also be discharged, a further request is made on behalf of the Union Territory for a status report to be filed.”

“The matter will now appear on September 30, 2021. In the event the status report does not indicate substantial refund having already been completed, serious consequences may visit the officials, particularly the Chief Secretary and the Secretary or other official heading the Health Department of the Union Territory,” the court held.