G.Poongavanam v. the Government of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Sugarcane crop insurance claim; crops charred due to drought 2018-2019; insured amount Rs.4,09,200/- with interest; New India Assurance Company (4th respondent); representation and alleged non-disbursement; counter affidavit Paragraph No.9 — eligible amount disbursed to petitioner and his father; writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India; Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu; Government of India, Department of Agriculture Co-operative and Farmers Welfare; Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Agriculture; District Collector Villupuram; dismissal with liberty to approach Civil Court; alternative remedy; no costs; Madras High Court; Krishnan Ramasamy J.; WP No. 31390 of 2023; dated 24-03-2026.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed with liberty to the petitioner to work out his remedy before the Civil Court; no costs.