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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY
P. Parthiban – Appellant
Versus
State of Tamil Nadu – Respondent
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| 1. petitioners were admitted to medical colleges and completed courses. (Para 1) |
| 2. petitioners argue against bond service and placement at primary health centres. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. respondents argue in defense of bond service highlighting public interest. (Para 4) |
| 4. court analyzes bond service legality and responsibilities of the state. (Para 5) |
ORDER :
The Petitions:
1. These Writ Petitions are related and are therefore disposed of by this common order.
1.1. Writ Petition No.2025 of 2026 has been filed by six petitioners. They were admitted to the Government Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu for the academic year 2021-2022 through the All India Quota, based on their merit in the NEET PG examination. They pursued their courses and successfully completed their respective specialities, namely MS Orthopaedics, MS Ophthalmology, and MD Respiratory Medicine. At the time of admission, they were required to execute a compulsory service bond undertaking to serve the State Government for a period of two years. Upon completing their courses, the petitioners had to deposit their original educational and registration certificates with the concerned Medical Colleges. It is the duty of the
Compulsory bond service for medical graduates is legally justified as a condition for subsidized education, and allocations to Primary Health Centres align with public health needs.
Executing bonds for post-graduate medical service requires adherence to conditions specified without exceptions for pandemic duties, reaffirming contractual obligations under Article 19(1)(g).
The mandatory service period under a student bond for medical postgraduates commences from the date of course completion, not from the date of subsequent appointment or posting.
The condition of mandatory service of four/five years as provided in Clauses 6.1 and 11.1.2 of the 2019 Policy is unreasonable.
The court upheld the validity of state-mandated compulsory service bonds for medical postgraduates, affirming they serve public interest and do not violate constitutional rights.
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