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Dr.N.Suresh Babu v. the State of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC4 Mar 2026WP/8492/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Madras High Court disposes of writ petition on stipend arrears claim of Rs.1,30,000/- for service rendered March 2022-March 2023; petitioner Dr. N. Suresh Babu; respondents include Dean, Government Namakkal Medical College and Hospital and Mission Director, National Health Mission; claim based on G.O.(Ms).No.335 (29.07.2021) and G.O.(D).No.98 (25.01.2023); no opinion on merits; direction to consider representation dated 11.11.2025 and decide within eight weeks; Article 226 mandamus; disposed with no costs; bench: P.T. Asha J.; counsel: P. Gnana Sekaran for petitioner, M. Bindran AGP for respondents.

What did the court decide?

Fifth and sixth respondents directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.11.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within eight weeks; writ petition disposed of with no costs.

Dr.N.Suresh Babu Vs the State of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 8492 of 2026

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

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No.8492 of 2026

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Dr.N.Suresh Babu S/o Nithiyanandham, 135X3, Nedunchalai Nagar, Suramangalam, Salem 636005

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..Petitioner(s)

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

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

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

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

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The Dean, Government Namakkal Medical College and Hospital, Namakkal – 637001, Tamil Nadu.

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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.

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..Respondent(s)

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

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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.1,30,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 11.11.2025 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 March 2022 and March 2023 together with interest till date.

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

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ORDER

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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.1,30,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 11.11.2025 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 March 2022 and March 2023 together with interest till date.

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Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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

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and sixth respondents are directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 11.11.2025 and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Dean, Government Namakkal Medical College and Hospital, Namakkal – 637001, Tamil Nadu.

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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.

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P.T.ASHA J.

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