Sophia Rani v. The Secretary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Sophia Rani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.THE SECRETARY, HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI-09.

2.THE DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, POONNAMALLEE HIGH ROAD, KILPAUK, CHENNAI-10 3.THE DIRECTOR, MEDICAL AND RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, D.M.S. CAMPUS, TEYNAMPET, CHENNAI-600 006.

4.THE DEAN, GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, MUNDIYAMPAKKAM, VILLUPURAM, VILLUPURAM DISTRICT.

5.THE DEAN, GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, THOOTHUKUDI, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT. ... Respondents PRAYER:

Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to 1/4

consider the petitioner's representation dated on 10.07.2025 seeking transfer from Villupuram Medical College Hospital to Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital, Thoothukudi or any nearest place of the petitioner's native place either transfer or for administrative reasons.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Saravanan For Respondents : Mr.M.Bindran, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for direction to the respondents herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.07.2025 seeking transfer from Villupuram Medical College Hospital to Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital, Thoothukudi or any nearest place of the petitioner's native place either transfer or for administrative reasons.

2.

Heard, the learned counsel appearing on either side. 2/4

3.

Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, respondents 2 & 3 are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.07.2025 and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of this order.

4.

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

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G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

lok To 1.THE SECRETARY, HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT, FORT ST. GEORGE, CHENNAI-09.

2.THE DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION, POONNAMALLEE HIGH ROAD, KILPAUK, CHENNAI-10 3.THE DIRECTOR, MEDICAL AND RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, D.M.S. CAMPUS, TEYNAMPET, CHENNAI-600 006.

4.THE DEAN, GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, MUNDIYAMPAKKAM, VILLUPURAM, VILLUPURAM DISTRICT.

5.THE DEAN, GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, THOOTHUKUDI, THOOTHUKUDI DISTRICT.

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