Dr. K. Ameerdeen, M.S.(Ortho) v. The State of Tamil Nadu

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to transfer the petitioner from the post of Senior Assistant Surgeon, Government Hospital, Paramathi Velur, Namakkal District to Government Headquarters Hospital, Kulithalai, Karur District or any other place mentioned in the Option Form Submitted on 15.06.2026 before the 4th respondent by considering his representation dated 18.06.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page3 of 6

¶2The petitioner would submit that he joined Government service as an Assistant Surgeon on 20.09.2011 and completed M.S. (Orthopaedics) in October 2025 as a Service Post Graduate. Pursuant to G.O.(Ms.) No.113 dated

13.03.2026, the respondents conducted Inter-Directorate Speciality Transfer Counselling on 26.05.2026. Though the petitioner opted for Government Headquarters Hospital, Kulithalai, and other nearby Government Hospitals, he was posted as Senior Assistant Surgeon at Government Hospital, Paramathi Velur, Namakkal District. According to the petitioner, a vacancy was available at Government Headquarters Hospital, Kulithalai before the counselling, but the same was not notified, thereby depriving him of an opportunity to opt for that post. Thereafter, he submitted option form and representation dated 02.06.2026 and 18.06.2026 seeking transfer to Government Headquarters Hospital, Kulithalai or other nearby hospitals, but no orders were passed till date. The petitioner would further state that his daughter is suffering from Multiple Osteochondromatosis (Bone Tumour Disease) and requires continuous medical follow-up and treatment. As his family resides at Kulithalai, he has to travel about 150 kilometres daily from Paramathi Velur, causing him great hardship and making it difficult for him to take care of his daughter. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed seeking the aforesaid relief. Page4 of 6

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents.

¶5Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought in this writ petition, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is needless to state that this Consideration shall be done with empathy.

¶6With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 29-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRN To

¶1The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-09. Page5 of 6

¶2The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, DMS Complex, No.359-361, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai-06.

¶3The Joint Director of Health Services II Floor, Additional Building, Collectorate Campus, Namakkal-637 003.

¶4The Chief Medical Officer Government Hospital, Paramathi Velur, Namakkal District-638 182. Page6 of 6 P.T.ASHA J. SRN 29-06-2026

Page1 of 6 3IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Dr. K. Ameerdeen, M.S.(Ortho) CML No. 9371/ 2022 Presently Working at Government Hospital, Paramathi Velur, Namakkal District- 638 182. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai-09. 2. The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, DMS Complex, No.359-361, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai-06. 3. The Joint Director of Health Services II Floor, Additional Building, Collectorate Campus, Namakkal- 637 003. 4. The Chief Medical Officer Government Hospital, Paramathi Velur, Namakkal District- 638 182. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 6 Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to transfer the petitioner from the post of Senior Assistant Surgeon, Government Hospital, Paramathi Velur, Namakkal District to Government Headquarters Hospital, Kulithalai, Karur District or any other place mentioned in the Option from Submitted on 15.06.2026 before the 4th Respondent by Considering the Petitioners representation dated 18.06.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Ms. R.S. Maitreya For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Sivalingam Government Advocate