Mrs.Sophia Rani v. The Secretary

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus seeking a direction against the respondents to consider the representation dated

14.11.2024 given by the petitioner seeking transfer from Villupuram Medical College Hospital to Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital or Thoothukudi, ESI Hospital.

2.In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the petitioner had stated that she is working as staff nurse in Villupuram Government Medical College and Hospital and had given a representation seeking transfer to Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital or Thoothukudi, ESI Hospital. Unfortunately, all the posts in Thoothukodi ESI Hospital were filled up.

3.However, instructions had been obtained by the respondents that the panel for promotion to the post of Nursing Superintendent Grade – II is under process and the request of the petitioner will be considered, if any vacancy arises in Thoothukudi District, subsequent to the promotions to the post of Nursing Superintendent Grade – II based on seniority and merit.

4.Recording this particular statement on behalf of the respondents, this Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to consider the request of the petitioner, at the time when vacancy arises in Thoothukudi District consequent to the promotion to the post of Nursing Superintendent Grade – II, based on seniority and merit. No costs.

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1.The Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai – 09.

2.The Director, Medical and Rural Health Services, D.M.S.Campus, Teynampet,

3.The Director, Director of Medical Education, Poonnamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 10.

4.The Additional Director of Nursing Service, Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.

5.The Dean, Government Medical College, Mundiyampakkam, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

6.The Dean, Government Medical College & Hospital, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

7.Administrative Officer, O/o the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, DMS Complex, Teynampet,

8.Administrative Officer, O/o the Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010. C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,J. smv W.P.No.37259 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15.04.2025 CORAM THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.No.37259 of 2024 Sophia Rani .. Petitioner Vs. 1.The Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai – 09. 2.The Director, Medical and Rural Health Services, D.M.S.Campus, Teynampet, 3.The Director, Director of Medical Education, Poonnamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 10. 4.The Additional Director of Nursing Service, Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010. 5.The Dean, Government Medical College, Mundiyampakkam, Villupuram, Villupuram District. 6.The Dean, Government Medical College & Hospital, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District. 7.Administrative Officer, O/o the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, DMS Complex, Teynampet, 8.Administrative Officer, O/o the Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010. .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.11.2024 seeking transfer from Villupuram Medical College Hospital to one of the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital or Thoothukudi ESI Hospital. For Petitioner .. Mrs.P.Anuradha For Respondents .. Mr.E.Sundaram, Govt. Advocate