Dr.Shakuftha.K v. The State of Tamilnadu

ORDER The writ petition has been filed directing the 5th and 6th Respondents to pay the difference of accumulated Stipend Arrear Amount of Rs.60,000/- (Rupees Sixty thousand only) for the service rendered between October 2022 to March 2023 together with interest till date.

¶2When the matter is taken up for hearing, it is brought to the notice of this Court that the very same issue involved in this writ petition has been dealt Page3 of 6 by this Court in writ petition in W.P.No.8739 of 2026 dated 05.03.2026, wherein, it is observed as follows: "2. The case of the petitioner is that she pursued her Post Diploma DNB in (NBE) Otorhinolargngology during the period between February, 2022, and February, 2024, at Government Headquarters Hospital, Kancheepuram and successfully completed the course. As per the Government Orders namely, (i) G.O. (Ms) No 335, Health and Family Welfare, (MCA -2) Department dated 29.07.2021, (ii) G.O.

(Ms) No 98, health and Family Welfare, (MCA -2) Department dated 25.01.2023, the stipend amount has been revised from Rs.35,000/- to Rs.45,000/- per month with retrospective effect from 29.07.2021, prior to the commencement of the petitioner's training. However, the petitioner was paid only the old stipend amount of Rs.35,000/-, thus the arrears of the difference in amount totalling Rs.1,30,000/- have not been paid to the petitioner. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation on

20.12.2024 requesting the disbursal of the accumulated arrears of stipend amount. As the same has not been considered, the petitioner is constrained to file the present Writ Petition.

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for respondent Nos.1 to 6.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it Page4 of 6 would suffice, if this Court issues a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.12.2024 and to consequently, pay the arrears of stipend amount to the tune of Rs.1,30,000/- in favour of the petitioner, together with interest, as expeditiously as possible.

¶5The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that appropriate orders will be passed on the petitioner's representation dated

20.12.2024 within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

¶6Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court directs the 5th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.12.2024 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. "

¶3The aforesaid order dated 05.03.2026 applies on all fours to the case in hand and therefore, this Court directs the 5th and 6th respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 05.09.2023 and pass appropriate orders, on Page5 of 6 merits and in accordance with law, and on the lines of the order in W.P.No.8739 of 2026 within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To

1.The Principal Secretary, The State Of Tamil Nadu Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

2.The Director Of Medical Education, Directorate Of Medical Education Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010.

3.The Director Of Medical And Rural Health Services, Directorate Of Medical And Rural Health Services 359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006.

4.The Director Of Medical And Rural Health Services, Directorate Of Public Health And Preventive Medicine, 359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006.

5.The Dean, Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram 623 501.

6.Mission Director, National Health Mission, Government Of Tamil Nadu, 5th Floor, TNHSP Building, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600 006. Page6 of 6

P.T.ASHA, J. ssa 29-06-2026

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Dr.Shakuftha.K C/o.Adnan Hassain V.P.. Kalathil House, Karukamanna, Pullipadam (P.O.)Mampad, Malappuram District, Kerala-676 542. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Represented By Its Principal Secretary, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 2. Directorate Of Medical Education Represented By The Director Of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010. 3. Directorate Of Medical And Rural Health Services Represented By The Director Of Medical And Rural Health Services, 359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006. 4. Directorate Of Public Health And Preventive Medicine, Represented By The Director Of Medical And Rural Health Services, 359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006. 5. The Dean, Government Medical College, Ramanathapuram 623 501. Page2 of 6 6. National Health Mission, Represented By Its Mission Director, Government Of Tamil Nadu, 5th Floor, TNHSP Building, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600 006. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 5th and 6th Respondents to pay the difference of accumulated Stipend Arrear Amount of Rs.60,000/- (Rupees Sixty thousand only) for the demand made in the Letter dated 05.09.2023 as per the Revised G.Os i. G.O. (MS) No 335, Health and Family Welfare, (MCA -2) Department dated 29.07.2021, ii. G.O. (MS) No 98, Health and Family Welfare, (MCA -2) Department dated 25.01.2023 for the service rendered between October 2022 to March 2023 together with interest till date. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Gnanasekaran For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Gokulraj, Government Advocate