Dispensary, Saidapet to join at the Government Hospital, Saidapet. Admittedly, the earlier orders of transfer dated 18.11.2016 and 5.5.2017 have not been questioned till date by the petitioner. Secondly, the relieving order alone has been challenged, which is only a consequential order passed by the fourth respondent. A perusal of the impugned order also shows that the petitioner being a Medical Officer, oblivious of his duties, has not even joined duty for quite a long time. Therefore, he has been relieved to join at the Government Hospital, Saidapet. As mentioned above, the earlier orders have not been questioned. Having chosen not to challenge the correctness of the original transfer orders dated 18.11.2016 and 5.5.2017, the petitioner cannot move this writ petition challenging only the consequential relieving order. This apart, it is a well settled legal position that the transfer is not only an incident of service, but also a condition of service. I could also see that the petitioner, being a Medical Officer, has been remaining out of duty for the reasons best known to him for quite a long time. Therefore, the fourth respondent, seeing the conduct of the petitioner, has passed the impugned order. Last but not the least, when the relieving order was issued eight months ago, it is not known how the petitioner can come to this Court with a huge delay of eight months. Hence, the writ petition is dismissed. Consequently, W.M.P.Nos.8130 to 8134 of 2018 are also dismissed. No costs. Sd/Assistant Registrar(CS III) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ss To 1. The Principal Health Secretary to the Government Department of Health & Family Welfare Secretariat Fort St.George Chennai 600 009 2. The Director of Medical Education Directorate of Medical Education Kilpauk Chennai 600 010
