Dr.S.Regina Vs the State of Tamil Nadu

¶1

WP No. 8488 of 2026

¶2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-03-2026

¶3

CORAM

¶4

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No.8488 of 2026

¶5

Dr.S.Regina D/o C.Sathiyaraj, No.42-2, Savadi Street, Koothappan Kudikadu, Tittakudi, Cuddalore 606106.

¶6

..Petitioner(s)

¶7

Vs

¶8

The State of Tamil Nadu represented by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009.

¶9

Directorate of Medical Education represented by its Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai 600010

¶10

Directorate of Medical And Rural Health Services Rep by the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

¶11

Directorate of Public Health And Preventive Medicine represented by the Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

¶12

The Superintendent, Government Headquarters Hospital, Kovilpatti -628501.

¶13

National Health Mission represented by the Mission Director, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 5th Floor, TNHSP Building, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600006.

¶14

..Respondent(s)

¶15

__________ Page1 of 5

¶16

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

¶17

WP No. 8488 of 2026

¶18

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a

¶19

writ of mandamus to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the fifth and sixth respondents to pay the difference of accumulated stipend arrear amount of Rs.65,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 19.11.2025 as per the Revised Government Orders viz . G.O.(Ms).No.335, Health and Family Welfare, Department dated 29.07.2021 and G.O.(D).No.98, Health and Family Welfare Department dated 25.01.2023, for the service rendered between November 2022 and March 2023 together with interest till date.

¶20

For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Gnana Sekaran For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Bindran, Additional Government Pleader

¶21

ORDER

¶22

This writ petition is filed seeking a mandamus to the fifth and sixth respondents to pay the difference of accumulated stipend arrear amount of Rs.65,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 19.11.2025 as per the Revised Government Orders viz . G.O.(Ms).No.335, Health and Family Welfare, Department dated 29.07.2021 and G.O.(D).No.98, Health and Family Welfare Department dated 25.01.2023, for the service rendered between November 2022 and March 2023 together with interest till date.

¶23

__________ Page2 of 5

¶24

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

¶25

WP No. 8488 of 2026

¶26

2.
3.

¶27

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

¶28

Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, fifth

¶29

and sixth respondents are directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 19.11.2025 and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law,

¶30

within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of this order.

¶31

With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

¶32

04-03-2026

¶33

Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

¶34

nsd

¶35

__________ Page3 of 5

¶36

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

¶37

WP No. 8488 of 2026

¶38

To

¶39

The Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai 600009.

¶40

The Director of Medical Education, Directorate Of Medical Education Kilpauk, Chennai 600010

¶41

The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate Of Medical And Rural Health Services, No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

¶42

The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Directorate Of Public Health And Preventive Medicine No.359, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

¶43

The Superintendent, Government Headquarters Hospital, Kovilpatti -628501.

¶44

The Mission Director, National Health Mission, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, 5th Floor, TNHSP Building, 359, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600006.

¶45

__________ Page4 of 5

¶46

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

WP No. 8488 of 2026

P.T.ASHA J.

nsd

WP No. 8488 of 2026