K.Ratna Priya v. The Secretary

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to dispose of the proceedings in the Office Memorandum Reference No.0136/2026/TNMC, which was initiated on the basis of petitioner's complaint dated 22.12.2025.

¶2It is the case of petitioner that respondents 3 and 4 indulged in commission-based patient referrals to Priya Diagnostic & Scan Centre, in violation of Clauses 6,4 and 7.1 of the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002. Though petitioner submitted a representation seeking disciplinary action, and third respondent submitted his Page3 of 5 explanation on 18.03.2026, no enquiry or further action has been taken by the respondents till date. Aggrieved by such inaction, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

¶3Learned Standing Counsel appearing for second respondent would submit that the enquiry was already conducted and only in view of the present writ petition, the enquiry was stalled. He would further submit that though respondents 3 and 4 were already afforded an opportunity of hearing, they will hear them yet again and pass appropriate orders within the time stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

¶4In view of the above submission, there shall be a direction to respondents 1 and 2 to proceed with the enquiry and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, respondents 3 and 4, if required and any other interested persons within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views on the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law. Page4 of 5

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU To

¶1The Secretary National Medical commission Pocket-14, sector-8, Dwarka phase-1, New Delhi-110 077

¶2The President Tamilnadu Medical council No.959 and 960 Poonamallee High Road Purasaiwakkam chennai-600 084 WPoNo.o26672oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQ,oJ. ANU WPoNo.o26672oofo2026 06-08-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ K.Ratna Priya W/o.Karthikeyan No.97/41,4B, 4th Main Road Gandhi Nagar, Adayar chennai-600 020 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary National Medical commission Pocket-14, Sector-8, Dwarka phase-1, New Delhi-110 077 2. The President Tamilnadu Medical council No.959 and 960 Poonamallee High Road Purasaiwakkam Chennai-600 084 3. Dr.Shiva Prashanth, No.5/7, Devinarayanan Sai Nagar Apartments, 2nd Floor, Jayaram Avenue, Shastri Nagar, Adayar, Chennai - 600 020. 4. Dr. Ratna Priya, No.5/7, Devinarayanan Sai Nagar Apartments, 2nd Floor, Jayaram Avenue, Shastri Nagar, Adayar, Chennai - 600 020. (R3, R4 SUO MOTU IMPLEADED VIDE ORDER DATED 13.07.2026 MADE IN WP.26672/2026) ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to dispose of the proceedings in the Office Memorandum Reference No.0136/2026/TNMC which was initiated on the basis of the petitioner's complaint dated 22.12.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sandesh Saravanan For Respondent(s): Ms.Shubaranjani Ananth Standing Counsel for R1 Mr.U.Baranidharan Standing Counsel for R2 Mr.K.M.Vijayan Standing Counsel for R3 and R4