J. Selvi v. The Secretary

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents herein to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025 seeking transfer from Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chenani to Government Medical College Hospital, Dindigul, on deputation or for administrative reasons until retirement.

¶2Heard the learned counsels appearing on either side. With the consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

¶3The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was a Staff Nurse and currently working at Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai. He further submitted that due to medical condition and her family situation and impending retirement, she made a representation to the Page5 of 8 respondents on 10.12.2025 for her transfer from the Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai to Government Medical College Hospital, Dindigul, which is her native, however there was no response and hence, the present Writ Petition.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the ninth respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025 in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no orders as to costs. 27-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order DP Page6 of 8 To

¶1The Secretary Ministry of Helath and Family Welfare, Room No 201-D Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001

¶2The Chairperson National Medical Commission Pockiet 14, Sector 8 Dwaraka Phase 1, New Delhi 110 077

¶3The Secretary Department of Helath and family Welfare, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009

¶4The Joint Secretary to Government Project director of TNHSP, 359 Annasalai, DMS Annex building, DMS complex, Teynampet, Chennai 600 006

¶5The Mission Director National health Mission, Department of Health and Family Welfare, 359 Annasalai 5th floor, DMS Annex building, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai 600 006

¶6The Deputy Secretary to Government Secretariat, Chennai 9

¶7The Additional Secretariat to Government, Secretariat, Chennai 9

¶8The Director medical and Rural Welfare Department, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Page7 of 8 Chennai 06

¶9The Director Directorate of Medical Education, Poonnamallee high Raod, Kilpauk, Chennai 10

10.The Joint Director of Medical Education and Research (Nursing) Directorate of medical Education and Research, Kilpauk chennai 600 010

11.The Dean Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai

12.The Administrative officer Stanley Medical college and Hospital, Chennai

13.The Dean, Government Medical College & Hospital, Dindigul.

14.The Administrative Officer, Government Medical College & Hospital, Dindigul. Page8 of 8

M.DHANDAPANI, J. DP 27-01-2026

Page1 of 8 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI J. Selvi W/o Victor, Staff Nurse Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary Ministry of Helath and Family Welfare, Room No 201-D Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001 2. The Chairperson National Medical Commission Pockiet 14, Sector 8 Dwaraka Phase 1, New Delhi 110 077 3. The Secretary Department of Helath and family Welfare, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009 Page2 of 8 4. The Joint Secretary to Government Project director of TNHSP, 359 Annasalai, DMS Annex building, DMS complex, Teynampet, Chennai 600 006 5. The Mission Director National health Mission, Department of Health and Family Welfare, 359 Annasalai 5th floor, DMS Annex building, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai 600 006 6. The Deputy Secretary to Government Secretariat, Chennai 9 7. The Additional Secretariat to Government, Secretariat, Chennai 9 8. The Director medical and Rural Welfare Department, DMS Campus, Teynampet, Chennai 06 Page3 of 8 9. The Director Directorate of Medical Education, Poonnamallee high Raod, Kilpauk, Chennai 10 10.The Joint Director of Medical Education and Research (Nursing) Directorate of medical Education and Research, Kilpauk chennai 600 010 11.The Dean Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai 12.The Administrative officer Stanley Medical college and Hospital, Chennai 13.The Dean, Government Medical College & Hospital, Dindigul. 14.The Administrative Officer, Government Medical College & Hospital, Dindigul. ..Respondent(s) Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to consider the petitioners representation dated 10.12.2025 seeking transfer from Stanley Page4 of 8 Medical college Hospital, chenani to Dindigul Government Medical college Hospital Dindigul, on deputation or for administrative reasons until retirement. For Petitioner(s): Mrs. P. ANURADHA D.Prasanna For Respondent(s): Ms.MP.Jaisha, CGSC for R1 & R2 Mr.K.Tippu Sulthan, GA for R3 to 14