J.Dhanalakshmi v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER The writ petition is filed for the relief set out below: "directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation letter dated 24.03.2026 and grant transfer to Government Medical College, Coimbatore on medical and humanitarian grounds within a time frame fixed by this Court."

¶2It is the case of the petitioner that she is presently working as a Nursing Tutor Grade-II at the School of Nursing, Ooty Medical College, Nilgiris District. She has been issued promotion vide proceedings dated 27.02.2026 by the second respondent. Since her daughter is suffering from serious chronic autoimmune disorder, she made a representation to transfer her to Government Medical College, Coimbatore, on medical and humanitarian grounds, for which, there is no response till date. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶4Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the Page3 of 4 petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2026, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa Page4 of 4

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa To

1.The Principal Secretary to Government Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Director of Medical Education and Research Office of the Director of Medical Education, No.162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

3.The Dean, Office of the Dean, Ooty Medical College, Ooty, Nilgiris District - 643 006.

4.The Dean Office of the Dean, Government Medical College and ESI Hospital, Coimbatore-641 015. 10-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA J.Dhanalakshmi W/o G.Vijayakukmar, No.73, 3rd Street, Meenakshi Garden, Opposite to VG Hospital, Coimbatore-641 029. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Principal Secretary to Government Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Director of Medical Education and Research Office of the Director of Medical Education, No.162, Periyar E.V.R. High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010. 3. The Dean, Office of the Dean, Ooty Medical College, Ooty, Nilgiris District - 643 006. 4. The Dean Office of the Dean, Government Medical College and ESI Hospital, Coimbatore-641 015. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation letter dated 24.03.2026 and grant transfer to Page2 of 4 Government Medical College, Coimbatore on medical and humanitarian grounds within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Kathiresan For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Prasad, Government Advocate