D.Loganathan, M.S., (General Surgery) v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.01.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Dr.Loganathan

...Petitioner

-Vs1. The State of TamilNadu Represented by the Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

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

3. The Special Secretary, Finance Department, St., George Fort, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

4. The Dean, Government Vellore Medical College, Adukamparai-632 011.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India

praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to sanction and release the salary, allowances and other attendant benefits forthwith in terms of G.O.(Ms).No.293, Health and Family Welfare (A1) Department dated 18.06.2021 from the date of the said government order by passing appropriate orders on the petitioner's representations dated 06.10.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.K.Raghavulu For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed for direction, directing the respondents to sanction and release the salary, allowances and other attendant benefits in terms of G.O.(Ms).No.293, Health and Family Welfare (A1) Department dated 18.06.2021.

2. Heard, the learned counsels appearing on either side.

3. The petitioner was serving as Doctor under the 2nd respondent. As per G.O.(Ms).No.293, Health and Family Welfare (A1) Department dated 18.06.2021, the special increments and allowances to the Medical officers were granted on acquiring higher qualifications.

4. Considering the above facts and circumstances, the 2nd

respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.10.2023 and pass orders in terms of G.O.(Ms).No.293, Health and Family Welfare (A1) Department dated 18.06.2021 on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No order as to costs.

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, gvn To

1. The Principal Secretary, State of TamilNadu Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

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

3. The Special Secretary, Finance Department, St., George Fort, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

4. The Dean, Government Vellore Medical College, Adukamparai-632 011.

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