Dr. Santhalakshmi S v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This writ petition is filed seeking a mandamus to the fifth and sixth respondents to pay the difference of accumulated stipend arrear amount of Rs.60,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 24.12.2024 as per the Revised Government Orders viz. G.O.(Ms).No.335, Health and Family Welfare, (MCA-2) Department dated 29.07.2021 and G.O.(D).No.98, Health and Family Welfare (MCA-2) Department dated 25.01.2023, for the service rendered between October 2022 to March 2023 with interest till date. Page3 of 5

¶2Heard the learned counsel on either side.

¶3Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, fifth and sixth respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.12.2024 and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of this order. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 09-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsd Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009.

¶2The Director of Medical Education, Directorate Of Medical Education Kilpauk, Chennai 600010

¶3The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate Of Medical And Rural Health Services, No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

¶4The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate Of Public Health And Preventive Medicine No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

¶5The Chief Executive Officer, G.Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Post Box No.6327, Nethaji Road, Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore – 641 037, Tamil Nadu.

¶6The Mission Director, National Health Mission, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 5th Floor, TNHSP Building, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600006. Page5 of 5 P.T.ASHA J. nsd 09-03-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No.9162 of 2026 Dr. Santhalakshmi S W/o. S.Premanand, 98-2 Anna Nagar, Palacode 636 808 Dharmapuri District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu represented by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009. 2. Directorate of Medical Education represented by its Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010 3. Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services Rep by the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006. 4. Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine represented by the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006. 5. The Chief Executive Officer, G.Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital, Post Box No.6327, Nethaji Road, Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore – 641 037. 6. National Health Mission represented by the Mission Director, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 5th Floor, TNHSP Building, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600006. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the fifth and sixth respondents to pay the difference of accumulated stipend arrear amount of Rs.60,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 24.12.2024 as per the Revised Government Orders viz. G.O.(Ms).No.335, Health and Family Welfare, (MCA-2) Department dated 29.07.2021 and G.O.(D).No.98, Health and Family Welfare (MCA-2) Department dated 25.01.2023, for the service rendered between October 2022 to March 2023 with interest till date. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Gnana Sekaran For Respondent(s): Mr.E.Sundaram, Government Advocate