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Dr.Sangeetha.R v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2026-03-04Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No.8141 of 2026 Dr.Sangeetha.R D/o Ragupathi Raj.S, No.6, 3rd East Street, Amarjothi A.S Nagar, Kangeyam Road, Tiruppur 641604 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu represented by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009.

2. Directorate of Medical Education represented by its Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010

3. Directorate of Medical And Rural Health Services represented by the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

4. Directorate of Public Health And Preventive Medicine represented by the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

5. The Dean Government Headquarters Hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu - 638 009.

6. National Health Mission represented by the Mission Director, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 5th Floor, TNHSP Building, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600006.

..Respondent(s)

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the fifth and sixth respondents to pay the difference of accumulated stipend arrear due amount of Rs.1,67,500/- for the demand made in the letter dated 03.04.2025 as per the Revised Government Orders viz. G.O.(Ms).No.335, Health and Family Welfare, (MCA-2) Department dated 29.07.2021 and G.O.(D).No.98, Health and Family Welfare (MCA-2) Department dated 25.01.2023, for the service rendered between February 2022 to March 2023 with together interest till date. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P.Gnana Sekaran For Respondent(s):

Mr.E.Sundaram, Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition is filed seeking a mandamus to the fifth and sixth respondents to pay the difference of accumulated stipend arrear due amount of Rs.1,67,500/- for the demand made in the letter dated 03.04.2025 as per the Revised Government Orders viz. G.O.(Ms).No.335, Health and Family Welfare, (MCA-2) Department dated 29.07.2021 and G.O.(D).No.98, Health and Family Welfare (MCA-2) Department dated 25.01.2023, for the service rendered between February 2022 to March 2023 with together interest till date.

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Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, fifth and sixth respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.04.2025 and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of this order. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 04-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsd

To

1. The Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009.

2. The Director of Medical Education, Directorate Of Medical Education Kilpauk, Chennai 600010

3. The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate Of Medical And Rural Health Services, No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

4. The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate Of Public Health And Preventive Medicine No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

5. The Dean Government Headquarters Hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu - 638 009.

6. The Mission Director, National Health Mission, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 5th Floor, TNHSP Building, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600006.

P.T.ASHA J.

nsd 04-03-2026