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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 20596

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MS. P.T. ASHA, J
Dr.Praveen – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
WP No.8459 of 2026



Important Points

Mandamus directing agency to consider representation for payment of stipulated arrears based on ensuring adherence to government orders.

Subject

Administrative Law - Writ Petition

Headnote

The petition under Article 226 seeks a writ of mandamus for payment of stipend arrears as specified by the Revised Government Orders (G.O.(Ms).No.335 and G.O.

(D).No.98). The court instructs the fifth and sixth respondents to consider the representation dated 24.12.2025 and act within eight weeks. The outcome emphasizes the need for adherence to administrative processes in fulfilling payment obligations under government guidelines.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.P.Gnana Sekaran
For the Respondent(s): Mr.M.Bindran, Additional Government Pleader

Table of Content
1. writ for payment of stipend arrears based on representations. (Para 1)
2. court directed consideration of the petitioner's representation. (Para 2)
3. writ petition stands disposed with direction. (Para 3)

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a 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.1,56,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 24.12.2025 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 to November 2023 together with interest till date.

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

ORDER

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.1,56,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 24.12.2025 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 to November 2023 together with interest till date.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, fifth and sixth respondents are directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 24.12.2025 and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of this order.

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

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