Arunkumar S v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

1. Arunkumar S

2. K.Archana

3. S.Prasath Kumar

4. S.Sumathi Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep by its Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department Secretariat, Chennai-600 009 2.The Director of Medical Education Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010 3.The Director of Medical and Rural Health services Dms Building, 359, Anna Salai Teynampet Chennai-600 006 Respondent(s) PRAYER: The writ petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, seeking to issue a writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to include the petitioners name in the promotion panel list for the post of Radio grapher by extending relaxation granted to similarly placed CRA qualified Dark Room Assistants and in the light of the eligibility norms recognized by AERB and consequently promote the petitioners by considering the representation submitted by the petitioners dated 5.2.2026 within time frame. For Petitioner(s):

M/s.V.Santhosh For Respondent:

Mr.K.Tippu Sulthan

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to include the petitioners name in the promotion panel list for the post of Radio grapher by extending relaxation granted to similarly placed CRA qualified Dark Room Assistants and in the light of the eligibility norms recognized by AERB and consequently promote the petitioners by considering the representation submitted by the petitioners dated 5.2.2026.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioners are working as Dark Room Assistants in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Subordinate Service. The petitioners possessed certificate of Radiography Assistant qualification which was in existence till 2013. The petitioners were appointed in the year 2023 and they have completed more than two years of service. In the meanwhile, the third respondent presently preparing the promotion panel for Radiographer post by considering only Diploma candidates. Therefore, the petitioners have made a representation dated 05.02.2026 requesting to relax the rules and seeking promotion to them and the same is not considered. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners

representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

5. Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record.

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 05.02.2026 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 23-02-2026 rli Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The State of Tamilnadu Rep by its Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department Secretariat, Chennai-600 009 2.The Director of Medical Education Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010 3.The Director of Medical and Rural Health services Dms Building, 359, Anna Salai Teynampet Chennai-600 006

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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