Coram dismissed a writ petition seeking quo warranto against the third respondent's tenure as Director of Medical Education, as the Government had already reversioned the appointment via G.O. dated 22.01.2018.
Writ petition stands closed without further orders; connected miscellaneous petition closed. No costs.
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 22.01.2018
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM
W.P.(MD)No.36 of 2018
and W.M.P.(MD).No.30 of 2018
Dr.S.Revwathy ... Petitioner
Vs.
represented by its Principal Secretary,
Health and Family Welfare Department,
Fort St. George,
Chennai 600 009.
Kilpauk,
Chennai 600 010.
Director of Medical Education,
Kilpauk,
Chennai 600 010. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Quo Warranto to show cause under what authority the third respondent continues to hold the post of Director of Medical Education in Tamil Nadu.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Alagarsamy For Respondents : Mr.B.Pugalendhi, Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.R.Sethuraman, Govt. Advocate
O R D E R
The writ of quo warranto has been moved by the writ petitioner with the relief for a direction in the nature of writ to show cause under what authority the third respondent continues to hold the post of Director of Medical Education in Tamil Nadu.
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“ 2. In continuation of the G.O. fourth read above, on complying the orders of the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, the Government is clarified that since the post has been declared vacant in G.O. 4th read above, Dr.A.Edwin Joe, stands reverted as Dean from the date of issue of the G.O. 4th read above.”
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar (RTI)
/True Copy/
Sub Assistant Registrar
To
Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.
AKV
TE/KKR/SAR-3 : 14/02/2018 : 2P/5C
W.P.(MD)No.36 of 2018 and W.M.P.(MD).No.30 of 2018 22.01.2018
Dr.S.Revwathy
The Government of Tamil Nadu
The Director of Medical Education
Dr.A.Edwin Joe
S.M.Subramaniam
As recorded by the court registry
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