B.Jeannot Franklin v. Union Territory Of Puducherry

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.No.47876 of 2025

1. B. Jeannot Franklin

2. Murali

3. N. Bhanu

4. S. Vignesh

5. S. Lakshmanan

6. C. Sharmila

7. P. Balakumaran ... Petitioners

Versus

1. Union Territory of Puducherry, Rep. by Chief Secretary, Main Building, Chief Secretariat, Puducherry - 605 001.

2. The Secretary to the Government of Puducherry, Department of Health & Family Welfare Services, Main Block of Old Maternity Hospital Complex, Victor Simonel Street, Puducherry - 605 001.

3. The Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Rep. by its Director, Vazhudhavur Road, Kathirkamam, Puducherry - 605 009.

4. Perunthalaivar Kamaraj Medical College Society, Rep. by its Chairman, No. 225, kathirkamam, Vazhudavur Road, Thattanchavadi, Puducherry - 605 009.

... Respondents

Prayer :

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to regularize the service of the petitioners in the post of Nursing Officer in terms of the Resolution No.22.42 of the 4th respondent Governing Body dated 19.10.2022 and the undertaking of the 3rd respondent before this Court in Contempt Petition No.1001 of 2020.

For Petitioners :

Mr. J. Saravanavel For Respondents: Mr. A. Tamilvanan, (for R1 to R3) Additional Government Pleader (Puducherry)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to regularize the services of the petitioners in the post of Nursing Officer, in terms of the Resolution No.22.42 of the 4th respondent Governing Body dated 19.10.2022 and in view of the undertaking given by the 3rd respondent before this Court in Contempt Petition No.1001 of 2020.

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 case, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representations submitted by the

petitioners, seeking regularization of services, in terms of Resolution No.22.42 of the fourth respondent Governing Body dated 19.10.2022, and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two (2) weeks from today.

4.

With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 06.11.2025 (1/2) Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-Speaking Order Neutral Case Citation : Yes/No klt To

1. The Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Puducherry, Main Building, Chief Secretariat, Puducherry - 605 001.

2. The Secretary to the Government of Puducherry, Department of Health & Family Welfare Services, Main Block of Old Maternity Hospital Complex, Victor Simonel Street, Puducherry - 605 001.

3. The Director, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Vazhudhavur Road, Kathirkamam, Puducherry - 605 009.

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