Dr.Kanchana.G v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation, dated 25.07.2023, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The petitioners have made a representation, dated 25.07.2023 before the respondents seeking regularization who have appointed under 10(a)(i) and have cleared SQE conducted by MRB with effect from date of joining in service on par with other medical officers appointed through TNPSC/MRB/MRB walk-in-Page3 of 6 selection (2009, 2016, 2017 and 2018) by implementing the G.O.Ms.No.571 Health and Family Welfare Department dated 24.12.2020. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioners have filed this writ petition.

¶3Though many grounds have been raised in this writ petition, learned counsel for the petitioners submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated

25.07.2023, as expeditiously as possible.

¶4Learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioners dated 25.07.2023 will be considered and appropriate order will be passed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶6Accordingly, the respondents are directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioners' representation, dated 25.07.2023, within a period of six(6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the petitioners' common representation. Page4 of 6 With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 10-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM Page5 of 6 To:

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government, Health And Family Welfare Department, St. George Fort, Secretariat, Chennai-09.

¶2The Director of Medical Education, The Directorate of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai-10.

¶3The Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, DMS Compound, Teynampt, Chennai-18.

¶4The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, DMS Compound, Teynampt, Chennai-18. Page6 of 6

M.DHANDAPANI, J. VM 10-02-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI 1. Dr.Kanchana.G 2. Dr.Govindharaj 3. Dr.J.Michael Senraj 4. Dr.B.Sridharan 5. Dr.R.J.Sree Charan 6. Dr.A.Mary Celestina 7. Dr.A.Divya 8. Dr.K.Srivethika 9. Dr.Prema.R 10.Dr.Sivarajani ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary To Government Health And Family Welfare Department, St.George Fort, Secretariat, Chennai-09. 2. The Director of Medical Education The Directorate of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai-10. 3. The Director of Public Health And Preventive Medicine, DMS Compound, Teynampt, Chennai- 18. Page2 of 6 4. The Director of Medical And Rural Health Services, DMS Compound, Teynampt, Chennai- 18. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue of Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to regularize the petitioner appointed under 10(a)(i) and have cleared special qualifying Examination 2022 with effect from date of joining Service on par with other Medical Officers appointed through TNPSC / MRB / MRB Walk - in Selection (2009, 2016, 2017 and 2018) by implementing the G.O.Ms.No.571 Health and Family Welfare Department dated 24.12.2020 and to restore the petitioners seniority by passing orders on the representation dated 25.07.2023. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.C.Balasundar For Respondent(s) : Mr.K.Tippu Sulthan, AGP