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Nirmala Mary v. The Director

2020-12-01Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.17284 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 01.12.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.[MD]No.17284 of 2020 Nirmala Mary Village Health Nurse, Deputy Health Centre, Government Primary Health Centre, Keelachekkarakudi, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

... Petitioner Vs.

The Director, O/o.Director Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai.

... Respondent PRAYER : This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 21.10.2020 within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Thiruvadi Kumar For Respondent : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 2.This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent herein to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 21.10.2020 within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

3.It is contention of the petitioner that she was promoted as Sector Health Nurse and posted in Palliyadi Primary Health Centre, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. She had opted for posting in Thoothukudi District in view of a family situation inspite of which she was posted to Kanyakumari District. It is further contention of the petitioner that though she was posted at Kanyakumari District, she had not joined the duty till date. As her oral request for transfer had not been acted upon, she had sent a representation dated 21.10.2020. Even after receipt of the said representation, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.17284 of 2020 the respondent has not taken any steps to dispose of the same. Hence, without any other options, the petitioner approaches this Court by way of writ petition for appropriate orders. 4.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent would fairly submit that the representation of the petitioner will be considered on merits and in accordance with law. 5.In view of the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Court directs the respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 21.10.2020 within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order on merits and in accordance with law.

6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-III) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) cp Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To:- The Director, O/o. Director Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chennai.

+1 CC to M/s.GP ( SR-23929[F] dated 03/12/2020 ) +1 CC to M/s.A.THIRUVADI KUMAR, Advocate ( SR-23787[F] dated 03/12/2020 ) W.P.[MD]No.17284 of 2020 01.12.2020 VR(CO) AP(11/12/2020) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2