KHUMAN SINGH MEHTA Vs. STATE OF RAJASTHAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) BY this writ petition the petitioner has prayed that respondents be directed to reimburse Rs. 1,34,400/ - as this amount has been spent by the petitioner for by -pass surgery and replacement of heart valves, and the respondents be further directed to re -imburse Rs. 16,000/ - against post operative periodical check up treatment at Escorts Hospital, New Delhi and travelling expenses.

(2.) THE petitioner retired from the post of Commercial Taxes Officer from Commercial Taxes Department of Rajasthan in January, 1982. The petitioner was member of Rajasthan Commercial Taxes Service, after retirement he has granted pension according to Rajasthan Service Rules.

(3.) THE petitioner came to Jaipur and got himself examined at SMS Hospital by Dr. Amrit Khalsa. Associate Professor and Consulting Cardiologist. The petitioner was advised by Dr. Khalsa to undergo Angiography and other specialised test. On 26.3.91 the petitioner has also consulted Dr. Ashok Jain for third opinion. He has also advised the petitioner to immediately consult specialist for Heart surgery.