Meghana Selvaraj v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 09.08.2023 CORAM: JUSTICE N.SESHASAYEE Dr.Meghana Selvaraj ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Principal Secretary Health and Family Department Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009 2.Directorate of Medical Education Represented by the Director of Medical Education Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010 3.Thanjavur Medical College Represented by its Dean Medical College Road, Thanjavur Tamil Nadu - 613 004 ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to provide petitioner's original certificate of Diploma in Child Health.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Manoharan For Respondent : Mr.C.Kathiravan, Spl. Govt. Pleader for R1 to R3

O R D E R

The petitioner herein has joined D.Ch. course in May, 2016 and completed it in May, 2018. At the time of joining the course, she had executed a bond to serve the Government for 2 years. However, no posting was given within the two years bond period immediately next after the completion of the course in May, 2018. This position was admitted by the respondents too. 2.In view of the ratio in State of Tamil Nadu vs. P.S.Sairam and others [(2020) 7 Mad LJ 513], this writ petition is allowed. The third respondent is directed to return petitioner's original certificate of Diploma in Child Health, forthwith. No costs.

09.08.2023 Asr Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order

To 1.The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Principal Secretary Health and Family Department Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009 2.Directorate of Medical Education Represented by the Director of Medical Education Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010 3.Thanjavur Medical College Represented by its Dean Medical College Road, Thanjavur Tamil Nadu - 613 004

N.SESHASAYEE, J., Asr 09.08.2023