Dr.Dhivakar.S v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a mandamus, seeking a direction against respondents 6 to 8 to refund the amount deducted from the petitioner's salary towards contributory pension scheme during the petitioner Temporary bond service period at Government Hospital, Manamadurai, Sivagangai 630 606. Page3 of 5

¶2It is unfortunate that the petitioner has been compelled to file this writ petition, seeking refund of the amounts that were deducted from his salary.

¶3The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents requests twelve (12) weeks time to refund the amount.

¶4A direction is given to the respondents 6 to 8 to refund the amount to the petitioner within a period of twelve(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, failing which, the respondents shall be liable to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum, calculated from the date of which the bond period concluded until the date of actual disbursement.

¶5This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 20-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The State Of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600009.

¶2The Finance Department, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Chennai – 600009.

¶3Directorate of Medical Education, Rep. by the Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600010.

¶4Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Rep.by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine , No. 359 Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 006.

¶5Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, Rep. by the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services , No. 359 Anna Salai, Chennai – 600006.

¶6The Joint director of Health Services Manamadurai, Sivagangai 630 606.

¶7The chief Civil Surgeon and Medical Officer Manamadurai, Sivagangai 630 606

¶8The Treasury Officer, Manamadurai, Sivagangai 630 606. Page5 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. KKN 20-02-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Dr.Dhivakar.S ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600009. 2. The Finance Department, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Chennai – 600009. 3. Directorate of Medical Education, Rep. by the Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600010. 4. Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Rep.by the Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine , No. 359 Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 006. 5. Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, Rep. by the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services , No. 359 Anna Salai, Chennai – 600006. 6. The Joint director of Health Services Manamadurai, Sivagangai 630 606. Page2 of 5 7. The chief Civil Surgeon and Medical Officer Manamadurai, Sivagangai 630 606 8. The Treasury Officer, Manamadurai, Sivagangai 630 606 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 6 to 8 to refund the amount deducted from the petitioner's salary towards contributory pension scheme during the petitioner Temporary bond service period at Government Hospital, Manamadurai, Sivagangai 630 606 between July 2022 to December 2023 along with interest at the rate fixed by the Government thereby considering petitioner representation dated 02.01.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Gnana Sekaran For Respondent(s): Mr.Tippu Sulthan Government Advocate