CGHS. Treatment in non-empanelled hospital. Decision of the Honourable Supreme Court of India IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 694 OF 2015 Shiva Kant Jha .... Petitioner(s) Versus Union of India .... Respondent(s) J U D G M E N T R.K. Agrawal, J. 15) In the present view of the matter, we are of the considered opinion that the CGHS is responsible for taking care of healthcare needs and well being of the central government employees and pensioners. In the facts and circumstances of the case, we are of opinion that the treatment of the petitioner in non-empanelled hospital was genuine because there was no option left with him at the relevant time. We, therefore, direct the respondent-State to pay the balance amount of Rs. 4,99,555/ to the writ petitioner. We also make it clear that the said decision is confined to this case only.