Traditional Acupunturist Organization v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 26.02.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU and W.M.P.No.2973 of 2021 Traditional Acupuncturist Organization, represented by its President, Mr.V.Ramalingam, 10/85, Sedan Thottam, G.N.Mills (PO), Coimbatore.

... Petitioner vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, represented by its Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat Buildings, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, 359, nna Salai, Chokkalingam Nagar, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.

... Respondents Prayer in W.P : The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to formulate an independent council or board for 1/4

acupuncture life science to facilitate the members of the petitioner's organization to practice and serve the mankind to create drugless disease free healthy society as per the Guidelines of Government of India by considering the representation of the petitioner herein dated 12.10.2020 within a reasonable time.

For Petitioner : Ms.D.Jevitha for Mr.R.Nalliyappan For Respondents : Mr.Tippusultan, Government Advocate

O R D E R

This Writ petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to formulate an independent council or board for acupuncture life science to facilitate the members of the petitioner's organization to practice and serve the mankind to create drugless disease free healthy society as per the Guidelines of Government of India by considering the representation of the petitioner herein dated 12.10.2020 within a reasonable time.

2. Learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would state that since the representation given by the petitioner is of the year 2020, a copy of the same may be given to the respondents to enable 2/4

them to dispose of the same within the stipulated time to be fixed by this Court.

3. Considering the above submission, the petitioner is directed to give a copy of the representation dated 12.10.2020 to the respondents forthwith and the respondents, on receipt of such representation, shall dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks thereafter.

4. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 26.02.2024 Index :yes/No Speaking /Non speaking order vsi To

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, represented by its Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat Buildings, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 001.

2. The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, 359, nna Salai, Chokkalingam Nagar, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.

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J.NISHA BANU, J.

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