Sharanabasappa v. the Managing Director and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
A retiree's medical reimbursement claim under a health department scheme was rejected by the Director of Medical Education without issuing any communication or stating reasons. The court held the rejection arbitrary, set aside both rejection orders, and allowed submission of a fresh claim with supporting documents.
What did the court decide?
Rejection orders quashed; petitioner may submit fresh reimbursement claim with documents within 15 days; respondents directed to examine, process and report.