Dr.Banoth Deshai Kumar vs The State of Tamil Nadu - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 20604

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 20604

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MS. P.T. ASHA, J
Dr.Banoth Deshai Kumar – Appellant
Versus
The State of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
WP|WP No.8681 of 2026

Important Points

The court directed responsive action on the petitioner's representation without expressing any opinion on merits.

Subject

Administrative Law - Writ Petition

Act Referred

Constitution of India: Article 226

Headnote

The judgment discusses the application of Article 226 of the Constitution regarding a writ of mandamus. The petitioner seeks payment of accumulated stipend arrears amounting to Rs.1,90,500/- based on specific government orders. The court did not express an opinion on the merits but directed the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and pass orders within eight weeks. The conclusion reinforces the petition's disposal without costs.

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

Table of Content
1. petition filed for mandamus regarding stipend payment. (Para 1)
2. court directs consideration of representation. (Para 2)
3. writ petition disposed without costs. (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.1,90,500/- for the demand made in the letter dated 03.04.2025 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 January 2022 to 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.1,90,500/- for the demand made in the letter dated 03.04.2025 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 January 2022 to 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 03.04.2025 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.