Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16095/2025disposed of

Tamil Nadu Anaithumurai Anubava Maruthuvargal Sangam, v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2025-07-07Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Tamil Nadu Anaithumurai Anubava Maruthuvargal Sangam, Reg.No.24/2016, Represented by Founder and President - K.Rasu.Murugesan, No.2/181, Government Higher Secondary School Backside, Sekkapatti, Viruveedu Via, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District. ..Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary to Government, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Indian Medicine Central Council, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi-110 058.

3.Tamilnadu Siddha Medical Council, Aringar Anna Hospital, Arumpakkam, Chennai -106.

4.The District Health Joint Director, Dindigul Government Hospital, Dindigul District, Dindigul. ...Respondents 1/4

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to forbear the respondents from interfering with the professional practice of the members of the petitioner's association and from taking action in the name of Anti-quackery action against the members of the petitioner's association who are practicing their profession as per the Regulations passed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi and as per the Indian Medical Degrees (Madras Amendment) Act, 1940, based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.01.2025 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P. Krishnasamy For R1, R3 and R4 : Mr.R Ragavendran Government Advocate For R2 : Mr.N Dilipkumar *****

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to forbear the respondents from interfering with the professional practice of the members of the petitioner's association and from taking action in the name of Anti-quackery action against the members of the petitioner's association who are practicing their profession as per the Regulations passed by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, New Delhi and as per the Indian Medical Degrees (Madras Amendment) Act, 1940, based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.01.2025 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court. 2.This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing 2/4

the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's case and pass orders in accordance to law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

07.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes Tmg To:

1.The Secretary to Government, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2.Tamilnadu Siddha Medical Council, Aringar Anna Hospital, Arumpakkam, Chennai -106.

3.The District Health Joint Director, Dindigul Government Hospital, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

Tmg ORDER MADE IN DATED : 07.07.2025 4/4