Delay in Action: Bombay High Court Grants Petitioner the Right to Challenge Response from Authorities.
05 December 2024
Civil Appeals >> Civil & Consumer Law | Insurance >> Personal Law
This petition of Devendra Ramesh Limaye Vs Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, New Delhi, Through Chairman and Others, concerns the delay in the disposal of the Petitioner’s representation by Respondent No.2, despite the court's order on 12 December 2018. The Petitioner had submitted the representation within the stipulated four weeks but claimed that it had not been addressed. The court found this to be a serious matter, implying non-compliance with its earlier directions.
On 24 October 2024, the court revisited the case, noting that although Respondent No.2 presented a communication dated 8 July 2019 indicating the representation had been disposed of, it was unclear whether the Petitioner had been notified. Respondent No.2 also submitted courier delivery records but lacked proof of acknowledgment from the Petitioner.
The court decided to grant the Petitioner the opportunity to challenge the communication of 8 July 2019, while leaving all other contentions on merits open. The matter was resolved by this order, with the Petitioner now free to challenge the 2019 communication if desired.