Dr.Uma.P.K. vs The State of Tamil Nadu - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 20602

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 20602

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
P.T. ASHA, J
Dr.Uma.P.K. – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
WP No.8495 of 2026

Important Points

The court mandates timely payment of dues as per government orders and upholds the consideration of representations.

Subject

Writ Petitions - Public Health and Welfare

Act Referred

Constitution of India: Article 226

Headnote

This judgment pertains to a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a mandamus directing payment of stipend arrears as per revised government orders issued in 2021 and 2023 for services rendered between February 2022 and March 2023. The Court directed the fifth and sixth respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders on merits within eight weeks. The petition was disposed of without expressing opinions on its merits.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.P.Gnana Sekaran
For the Respondents: Mr.M.Bindran, Additional Government Pleader

Table of Content
1. mandamus for stipend payment under government orders. (Para 1)
2. court's direction to consider representation. (Para 2)
3. writ petition disposal without merit opinion. (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.1,20,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 31.03.2024 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 February 2022 and March 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.1,20,000/- for the demand made in the letter dated 31.03.2024 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 February 2022 and March 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 31.03.2024 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.