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Madras High CourtWP/6991/2026disposed of with direction

K.Jackulin Sheeba v. The Principal Secretary To Government

2026-02-26Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI K.Jackulin Sheeba ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Director, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS), No.359 Anna Salai, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006

3. The Director, Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPHS), No.359, Anna Salai, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006

4. The Joint Director of Medical Service, Nellaikuppam, Main Road, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore-607 001.

5. The Honble Chief Medical Officer, Government General Hospital, Nellikuppam Main Road, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore-607 001.

..Respondent(s)

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.2 to 5 to pay the salary benefits to the petitioner for her maternity leave period from 01.07.2022 to 30.06.2023 based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.01.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.C.Rajaguru For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Tippu Sulthan Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.2 to 5 to pay the salary benefits to the petitioner for her maternity leave period from 01.07.2022 to 30.06.2023 based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.01.2026.

2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court may issue direction to the 2nd respondent to pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 09.01.2026 within a specified time.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the 2nd respondent will consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on the same within a specified time.

5. In view of the above, there will be a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.01.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the same in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 26-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN

To

1. The Principal Secretary to Government Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Director, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS) No.359 Anna Salai, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006

3. The Director, Directorate of Public Health and preventive Medicine (DPHS) No.359, Anna Salai, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006.

4. The Joint Director of Medical Service, Nellaikuppam, Main Road, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore-607 001.

5. The Honble Chief Medical Officer Government General Hospital, Nellikuppam Main Road, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore-607 001.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

KKN 26-02-2026