M.Marimuthu v. The Principal Secretary To Government

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN M.Marimuthu Petitioner Vs

1. The Principal Secretary To Government Health And Family Welfare Department Government Of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat Fort, St.George Chennai 600009 2.The Director Of Drugs Control Drugs Control Department Tamil Nadu No. 359,Anna Salai, Teynampet Chennai 600006 Respondents PRAYER Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 21.10.2025 within a time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court in the manner known to law. For Petitioner:

Mr.V.Balaji For Respondents:

Mr.M.Bindran, AGP 1/4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction directing the 1st respondent herein to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 21.10.2025 within a time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court in the manner known to law.

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

3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the writ petition, the 1st respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 21.10.2025 on merits and in accordance with law within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The Principal Secretary To Government Health And Family Welfare Department, Government Of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat Fort St.George Chennai 600009 2.The Director Of Drugs Control Drugs Control Department Tamil Nadu No. 359 Anna Salai Teynampet Chennai 600006 3/4

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.

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