Senthil Selvakumari G v. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government

O R D E R This writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to include the name of the petitioner in the panel for promotion to the post of Nursing Tutor Grade-II and to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to promote her to the said post.

¶2This matter earlier came up for consideration on 19.06.2026 and this Court, after having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, passed the following order: "Mrs.K.Porkodi, learned counsel for the Government, takes notice for the respondents and seeks time to get instructions as to why the case of the petitioner is not being considered for promotion to the post of Nursing Tutor Grade-II.

¶2List the matter on 29.06.2026 in the admission list."

¶3Today, when the matter is taken up for further consideration, Mr.C.Jeganathan, learned counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu appearing for the respondents, on instructions, submitted that the case of the petitioner could not be considered for promotion to the post of Nursing Tutor Grade-II for the panel year 2025-2026, as she was found not eligible for consideration for inclusion of her name for the said panel year as she suffered a punishment of censure vide proceedings dated 22.06.2024 issued by the second respondent and the said punishment was in operation as on the crucial date. He also, on instructions, further submitted that the case of the petitioner would be considered for promotion to the post of Nursing Tutor Grade-II during the panel year 2026-2027 subject to her eligibility and zone of consideration etc.

¶4In the light of the above, this Court does not see any reason to invite counter-affidavit from the respondents and accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for promotion to the post of Nursing Tutor Grade-II during the panel year 2026-2027, subject to her eligibility and on she satisfying the other requirements, along with the other eligible candidates. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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1.The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai.

2.The Director of Medical Education and Research, Office of the Director of Medical Education and Research, E.V.R.Road, Kilpauk, Chennai.

3.The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Office of the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Teynampet, Chennai.

4.The Registrar, The Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council, Santhome High Road, Mylapore, Chennai-04. MUMMINENI-SUDHEER-KUMAR,-J. krk W.P.(MD)-No.16788-of-2026 and W.M.P.(MD)-No.12438-of-2026

29.06.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR and W.M.P.(MD) No.12438 of 2026 G.Senthil Selvakumari ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The Additional Chief Secretary to Government Health and Family Welfare Department Government of Tamil Nadu Secretariat, Fort St.George Chennai 2.The Director of Medical Education and Research Office of the Director of Medical Education and Research E.V.R.Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 3.The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services Office of the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services Teynampet, Chennai 4.The Registrar The Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council Santhome High Road Mylapore, Chennai-04 ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to include the petitioner name in the list for promotion to the post of Nursing Tutor Grade-II in Government-run Nursing Schools, prepared by the respondents consequently directing the respondents 1 to 3 to promote the petitioner to the post of Nursing Tutor Grade-II. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Malaikani For Respondents : Mr.C.Jeganathan Counsel for the Government of Tamil Nadu