V.Jayapriya v. The Government of Tamilnadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for the following reliefs:- "direction to the respondents No.2 to 4 to consider and post the petitioner as Staff Nurse on transfer in the Government Medical college Hospital vellore, or in ESI Dispensary, vellore or in Government Pentland Hospital Vellore by considering her family circumstances as mentioned in the representation dt.8.4.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Honble court."

¶2The case of the petitioner is that she was appointed as a Staff Nurse on consolidated basis on 30.10.2015 pursuant to the notification issued by the Medical Recruitment Board and was initially posted at Ranipet Municipal Dispensary, Vellore. Subsequently, she was transferred on contract basis and later her services were regularised with effect from 14.03.2024, pursuant to Page3 of 6 which she was posted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai and thereafter deputed to Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Egmore, Chennai.

¶3The grievance of the petitioner is that, due to her posting at Chennai, she is unable to take care of her minor children and aged parents, who are residing at Vellore. She also suffers from various health issues, including arthritis, due to an earlier road accident. Therefore, considering her family circumstances and medical condition, the petitioner had submitted a representation dated 08.04.2026 requesting transfer to any Government Medical College Hospital/ESI Dispensary/Government Hospital at Vellore. Since the said representation has not been considered by the respondents, to date, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the records. By consent of the learned counsel on either side, the matter was taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission.

¶5Considering the relief sought by the petitioner and in the absence of any serious objection from the learned counsel appearing for the respondents, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated Page4 of 6

08.04.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. 15-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SHR To

¶1The Government of Tamilnadu Rep by its principal secretary Health and Family Welfare Department Secretariat, Fort St.George, chennai-600 009

¶2The Directorate of Medical and Rural Health services Rep by its Director DMS Campus, Anna salai Teynampet chennai-600 006

¶3The Directorate of Medical Education and Research Rep by its Director EVR High Road Kilpauk chennai-600 010

¶4The Director(ESI) Directorate of Medical and Rural Health services(ESI) ESI Hospital campus Ayanavaram Chennai-600 023 WPoNo.o27178oofo2026 P.T.ASHAoJ. SHR WPoNo.o27178oofo2026 AND WMPoNO.o29744oOFo2026 15-07-2026 Page5oofo6 Page6 of 6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA AND WMP NO. 29744 OF 2026 V.Jayapriya ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Government of Tamilnadu Rep by its principal secretary Health and Family Welfare Department Secretarit, Fort St.George, chennai-600 009 2. The Directorate of Medical and Rural Health services Rep by its Director DMS Campus, Anna salai Teynampet chennai-600 006 3. The Directorate of Medical Education and Research Rep by its Director EVR High Road Kilpauk chennai-600 010 4. The Director(ESI) Directorate of Medical and Rural Health services(ESI) ESI Hospital campus Ayanavaram Chennai-600 023 ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 6 PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus direction to the respondents No.2 to 4 to consider and post the petitioner as Staff Nurse on transfer in the Government Medical college Hospital vellore, or in ESI Dispensary, vellore or in Government Pentland Hospital Vellore by considering her family circumstances as mentioned in the representation dt.8.4.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Govardhanan for M/s.Row And Reddy For Respondent(s): Mr.L.Gokulraj, GA for R.1 to R.4