G.Krishnapriya v. The Government Of Tamilnadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 18-12-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI G.Krishna Priya Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government of Tamilnadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Fort St George, Chennai 600009.
2.The Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services Rep. By Its Director, DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600008.
3.The Directorate Of Medical Education And Research Rep. By Its Director, EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010.
4.The Dean Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai.
Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third and fourth respondents to relieve the petitioner from the fourth respondent hospital pursuant to the order bearing Ref.No.16772/N2/2/2025 dated 30.07.2025 passed by the second respondent Directorate and to transfer the petitioner's service to the Government Hospital, Kalaiyarkovil, Sivagangai District, within a stipulated period as fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
M/s.K.Rajeshwaran For Respondents:
Mr.K.Tippusulthan, Government Advocate
ORDER
Mr.K.Tippusulthan, learned Government Advocate takes notice on behalf of the respondents.
2.By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3.This writ petition has been filed directing the third and fourth respondents to relieve the petitioner from the fourth respondent hospital pursuant to the order bearing Ref.No.16772/N2/2/2025 dated 30.07.2025 passed by the second respondent Directorate and to transfer the petitioner's service to the Government Hospital, Kalaiyarkovil, Sivagangai District, within a stipulated period as fixed by this Court.
4.The case of the petitioner is that she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Sacred Heart Nursing College, Madurai, in 2013, and was registered with the Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council on 21.04.2014. She was appointed as Staff Nurse on a contract basis at the Government
Hospital, Karaikudi, Sivagangai District, on 19.09.2015. Thereafter, her service was regularised by the 2nd respondent on 24.05.2021, and she was appointed as Staff Nurse at Rajiv Gandhi General Government Hospital, Chennai, on the same date. From the date of her appointment, the petitioner has been rendering her duty with utmost sincerity and dedication, without any adverse remarks. Whileso, she made a request for Diversion from Rajiv Gandhi General Government Hospital, Chennai. Her request was duly considered, and a diversion order was issued by the 2nd respondent on 30.07.2025. However, the respondents 3 and 4 have not relieved her from her existing place of work, for the reasons best known to them. Hence the present writ petition has been filed. 5.
The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court may permit the petitioner to make a representation to the 3rd respondent, within a reasonable time to be fixed by this Court. 6.Considering the limited request made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court permits the petitioner to make a representation to the 3rd respondent within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
accordance with law, within a period of two weeks, thereafter. 7.With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 18-12-2025 (5/5) Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes uma
To 1.The Principal Secretary, Health And Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Fort St George, Chennai 600009.
2.The Director, Directorate of Medical And Rural Health Services DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600008.
3.The Director, Directorate of Medical Education And Research EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010.
4.The Dean Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai.
M.DHANDAPANI J.
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