Karnataka HC Grants Relief To Court Officer, Directs Authority To Consider His Claim For Reimbursing Emergency Medical Expenses

The Karnataka High Court granted relief to a court officer, directing the authority to consider his claim for reimbursement of emergency medical expenses incurred at a non-empanelled private hospital. The court reiterated that government servants are entitled to reimbursement if referred by a recognized government hospital. The petitioner, an Assistant Court Officer, sought treatment for a serious medical condition at a private hospital after being initially admitted to a government hospital. The authority had rejected his claim based on a government order, but the court held that under exceptional circumstances, reimbursement is permissible. The court directed the authority to process the reimbursement claim at Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) rates, provided the petitioner submits the necessary documents. This ruling highlights the entitlement of government servants to medical expense reimbursement under specific conditions.