C.Amutha v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 26-12-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN C.Amutha W/o.A.Murugaperumal No.390, Amman Kovilthalam Aathinathapuram, Alwar Thirunagari via, Tiruchendur Thoothukudi - 628 612.
Petitioner Vs
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai - 600 009.
2. The Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services rep.by its Director DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Teynampet Chennai - 600 006.
3. The Directorate of Medical, Education and Research rep.by its Director EVR High Road, Kilpauk Chennai - 600 010.
4.The Joint Director of Medical and Rural Health Services Melavaniyankudi, Sivagangai - 630 561.
5. The Chief Medical Officer Karaikudi Government Head Quarters Hospital Karaikudi, Sivaganagai 630 002.
Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd and 4th respondents to relieve from the 5th respondent Institute pursuant to the order bearing Ref.No.16781/N2/2/2025 dated 31.07.2025 passed by the 2nd respondent Directorate and to divert the petitioner's service to the Tirunelveli Government Multi Speciality Hospital, Tirunelveli District within a timeframe fixed by this Hon'ble Court.
For Petitioner:
Mr.V.Govardhanan for M/s Row and Reddy For Respondents:
Mr.M.Bindran Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
The petitioner is working as a Staff Nurse with the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services. On account of her family circumstances, she made a request for diverting her services from the Government Headquarters Hospital, Karaikudi to Tirunelveli Multi Speciality Hospital, Tirunelveli District. Finding her request reasonable, the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services passed an order on 31.07.2025 diverting her services accordingly. As the same had not been given effect to by the fifth respondent, she is before this Court.
2. Mrs.Sneha, Special Counsel for the Health Department representing Mr.Bindran brought to my notice the proceedings of the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services. The said proceedings is scanned and extracted hereunder:-
3. In terms of the order, it is stated that the petitioner will be relieved
from the fifth respondent hospital within a week. The statement is recorded.
4. The writ petition stands disposed of. Consequently, W.M.P.No.56437 of 2025 is closed. No costs.
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To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai- 600 009.
2. The Director Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 006.
3.The Director Directorate of Medical, Education and Research EVR High Road, Kilpauk Chennai- 600 010.
4.The Joint Director of Medical and Rural Health Services Melavaniyankudi, Sivagangai- 630 561.
5. The Chief Medical Officer Karaikudi Government Head Quarters Hospital Karaikudi, Sivaganagai- 630 002.
V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J.
ss WP No. 50420 of 2025 26-12-2025