N.Balaji v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarifled Mandamus to quash the statutory inquiry notice / summon issued by the fourth respondent, dated 14.07.2026 based on the complaint given by the petitioner on

14.07.2026 and consequently, to direct the respondents 1 and 3 to take appropriate action against the fourth respondent. Page3 of 5

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner was admitted to the sixth respondent / Velammal Hospital, where the fifth respondent, a Medical Officer, allegedly rendered improper medical treatment. Aggrieved by the alleged medical negligence, the petitioner lodged a complaint before the Chief Minister's Special Cell on 14.07.2026. Pursuant thereto, the fourth respondent issued the impugned summons dated 14.07.2026 directing the petitioner to appear for an enquiry on 17.07.2026 at 11.30 a.m. However, the summons was received by the petitioner only on 17.07.2026, making it impossible for the petitioner to attend the enquiry on the scheduled date. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 1, 3 and 4 submitted that this Court may fix a fresh date for the petitioner's appearance before the fourth respondent and assured that, on such date, the fourth respondent would conduct the enquiry and proceed further in accordance with law.

¶4In view of the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the petitioner to appear before the fourth respondent on 31.07.2026 at

11.30 a.m. Upon such appearance, the fourth respondent shall conduct the Page4 of 5 enquiry and thereafter, proceed with the matter in accordance with law. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 24-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order smn2 To

¶1The Secretary State of Tamil Nadu Department of Health and Family Welfare, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600009.

¶2The Registrar Tamil Nadu Medical Council, No.959 and 960, Poonamallee High Road, Purasaiwakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600084.

¶3The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services DMS Campus, Anna Salai,, 359, Teynampet, Chennai 600006.

¶4The Joint Director of Health Services (JDHS) Office of the Joint Director of Health Services, Government District Head Hospital Campus, Usilampatti, Madurai District. Page5 of 5

M.DHANDAPANI, J. smn2 24-07-2026

Page1 of 5 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.15539, 15541, 15543, 15546 and 15547 of 2026 N.Balaji S/o.Nanjappan, 43/5, Padagu Mudaliar Street, Vengamedu, Karur - 639006 Communication Address N. Balaji, S/o.Nanjappan, No.7, Classic Avenue, Karunai Sabai Road, Sriram Nagar, Madurai 652107. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600009. 2. The Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Represented by its Registrar, No.959 and 960, Poonamallee High Road, Purasaiwakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600084. 3. The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services DMS Campus, Anna Salai,, 359, Teynampet, Chennai 600006. 4. The Joint Director of Health Services (JDHS) Office of the Joint Director of Health Services, Government District Head Hospital Campus, Usilampatti, Madurai District. 5. Dr. Jeyabalaji, (Reg No 67109) Consultant Pediatrician, Velammal Hospital, Madurai - 625009. Page2 of 5 6. The Management/Managing Director, Velammal Hospital, Airport-Mattuthavani Ring Road, Anuppanadi, Madurai - 625009. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the impugned Respondent No.4 (JDHS, Usilampatti) initiated a statutory inquiry under Ref 18315633/2026 dated 17.07.2026 at 11.30 am and quash the same as illegal and consequently directing the Respondents 1 and 3 to take appropriate action against the 4th respondent and pass such other or further orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.M.Senthil Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Parthiban Counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu for R1, R3 and R4 Mr.V.Ramesh Standing Counsel for R2