Dismissed¶23

Akila.N v. The Principal Secretary

Madras HC24 Oct 2025WP/34963/2016

Case brief

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What is this about?

Writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution; Madras High Court; Mohammed Shaffiq, J.; W.P. No.34963 of 2016; Akila N; nurse appointment regularization; pay scale parity Rs.9300 – 34800/- plus Grade Pay Rs.4,550/-; Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB); Article 226 mandamus; no appearance for petitioner; hearing 26.09.2025; decided 24.10.2025; no costs.

What did the court decide?

As there was again no representation for the petitioner when the case was called, the writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution, with no order as to costs. ¶23

Akila.N Vs The Principal Secretary — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P. No.34963 of 2016

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 24.10.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ

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W.P. No.34963 of 2016

Akila N

Petitioner(s)

The Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

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The Director, Medical and Rural Health Services, Chennai 600 006.

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The Member Secretary, Medical Services Recruitment Board (MRB) 7^th Floor, DMS Buildings, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600 008.

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...Respondent(s)

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1^st and 2^nd respondent to regularize the petitioner's appointment as Nurse in the regular pay scale of Rs.9300 – 34800/- plus Grade Pay Rs.4,550/- or any other present regular pay scale at par with the other government nurses with effect from the respective date of appointment.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P. No.34963 of 2016

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For Petitioner(s) : No appearance For Respondent(s) : Mr.E.Sundaram R1 and R2 Government Advocate For R3 : Mr.L.Murugavelu Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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When the case was taken up for hearing on 26.09.2025, there was no