Gandhimathi Petition: Notice Served to United India Insurance

Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 15-06-2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: P. Gandhimathi
• Respondents:

1. District Educational Officer (Elementary), Tiruppur Education District, Tiruppur

2. District Educational Officer (Elementary), Dharmapuri Education District, Dharmapuri

3. Block Educational Officer, Pongalur Block, Tiruppur District

4. Block Educational Officer, Palacode Block, Dharmapuri District

5. Divisional Manager, United India Insurance Company Ltd., Divisional Office – VI, 5th floor, P.L.A. Rathna Tower, 212 Anna Salai, Chennai 06

• Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. S. Nedunchezhiyan
• Counsel for Respondents 1‑4: Mr. K. Sathish, Government Advocate
• Nature of Proceeding: Civil petition seeking relief/clarification against education officials and an insurance company; procedural matters addressed.

Order Details

1. Mr. K. Sathish, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 4 (the education officers).

2. Notice to the fifth respondent (United India Insurance Company Ltd.) is returnable by 22‑07‑2026. A private notice is also permitted.

3. The matter is posted for hearing on 22‑07‑2026.

Final Outcome

• The court formally accepts the notice for the four education officers and sets a deadline for the insurance company to file its notice by 22 July 2026, with a hearing scheduled on the same date.

Topics: Procedural Order, Education Sector, Insurance