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Dr. M. Madeshwari v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2026-04-20Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Dr. M. Madeshwari ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Director of Medical Education and Research, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.

3. The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, No.359, Anna Salai, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to pass orders for regularization of service of the petitioner from the date of appointment on 16.05.2018 as Assistant Surgeon with declaration of probation and for sanctioning of annual increments and other service benefits including payment of arrears of salary and other service benefits along with interest in consideration of representation submitted by the petitioner dated 07.10.2025 within a time frame.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Shankar, Senior Counsel for Mr.S.Nedunchezhiyan For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Bindran, AGP

ORDER

The petition has been filed to direct the respondents to pass orders for regularization of service of the petitioner from the date of appointment on 16.05.2018 as Assistant Surgeon with declaration of probation and for sanctioning of annual increments and other service benefits including payment of arrears of salary and other service benefits along with interest in consideration of representation submitted by the petitioner dated 07.10.2025 within a time frame.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as Assistant Surgeon on 15.05.2018 and joined service on 16.05.2018 at Government Primary Health Centre, Athanur. While so, he completed his department examinations and subsequently, working as Assistant Professor in the Department of DVL at Periyar Government Hospital, Chennai. Despite his seven years of continuous service, he is not regularized and his probation has not been declared.

3. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner made a representation dated 07.10.2025 before the respondents, for which, there is no response till date. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.10.2025, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders if the petitioner is eligible for the relief claimed for, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Director of Medical Education and Research, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.

3.The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine,

No.359, Anna Salai, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006.

P.T.ASHA, J.

ssa 20-04-2026