K.Janani Shri v. The Government of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to respondents 2 to 4 to consider and post the petitioner as Staff Nurse on transfer in the ESI Dispensary, Avadi or in ESI Dispensary, Villivakkam by considering her family circumstances as mentioned in the representation dated 28.06.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Court.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that on 16.09.2015, she was posted as Staff Nurse on consolidated basis in the Government Rajaji Medical College Hospital, Madurai District. On 09.03.2018, the second respondent regularised her service and granted regular time scale of pay. On such regularisation, she was transferred from Rajaji Medical College Hospital, Madurai District to Government Headquarters Hospital, Erode District. After completion of her probation period, she was transferred as Staff Nurse on regular basis to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai. Page3 of 5

3.It is the further case of the petitioner that she has a three year old son and following the death of her sister-in-law due to breast cancer on 24.08.2025, she has been taking care of her two minor children in addition to her own child. She further states that her aged parents are suffering from ailments, her mother-in-law is under psychiatric treatment and she is the only person available to care of the children and her mother-in-law. Owing to her shift duties, including night shifts, she is unable to attend her family responsibilities. Therefore, she submitted a representation dated 28.06.2026 seeking transfer to ESI Dispensary, Avadi or in ESI Dispensary, Villivakkam, but no action has been taken. Hence, she has filed the present writ petition.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's claim, the respondents 2 to 4 are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 28.06.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The respondents shall take into consideration the grievance of the petitioner and if found true could consider her request with empathy. Page4 of 5

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 20-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order sli To

1.The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat 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. Page5 of 5

P.T.ASHA, J. sli 20-07-2026

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA and WMP No.30690 of 2026 K.Janani Shri ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat 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) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of mandamus directing the Respondents No.2 to 4 to consider and post the Page2 of 5 petitioner as Staff Nurse on transfer in the ESI Dispensary, Avadi or in ESI Dispensary, Villivakkam by considering her family circumstances as mentioned in the representation dated 28.06.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.G.R.Prasad, Senior Counsel for M/s.Row and Reddy V. Govardhanan For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Sivalingam Government Advocate