W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.07.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2025 and W.M.P(MD)No.16047 of 2025 M.Kanimozhi ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Director, The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), 162, Periyar E.V.R High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600010. 2. The Dean, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai - 625020. 3. The Medical Superintendent, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai - 625020. 4. The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department(PWD), Government Rajaji Hospital Campus, Madurai – 625020. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to bring the women's toilet located on the 5th Floor, Ward No.356, CEMONC Centre permanently functional accessible for all patients and to provide necessary 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2025 facilities such as wheelchair assistance and sanitation access to women in postnatal recovery, thereby ensuring dignity, health and hygiene in compliance with Article 21 of the Constitution. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Divakaran For Respondents : Mr.M.Senthil Ayyanar Government Advocate ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to bring the women's toilet located on the 5th Floor, Ward No.356, CEMONC Centre permanently functional accessible for all patients and to provide necessary facilities such as wheelchair assistance and sanitation access to women in postnatal recovery, thereby ensuring dignity, health and hygiene in compliance with Article 21 of the Constitution. 2. The learned Government Pleader was directed to take instructions from the respondents. On instructions, it is submitted that the toilets nearby are open and are being used by all the patients in the ward. 3. The contention of the petitioner is that drinking water has not been provided, a wheelchair is not available and the lift is not functioning. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2025 4. The learned Government Advocate submitted that drinking water and a wheelchair will be provided as and when it is necessary. As far as the operation of the lift is concerned, appropriate steps will be taken to ensure its smooth functioning. The said submission is recorded. 5. In view of the above, the respondents are directed to ensure that all necessary amenities are made available to the patients. Mrs.Vedhanayaki, Liasoning Officer, Rural Health Department, appeared before this Court to assist in the matter and the assistance rendered by the officer is placed on record and her assistance given to the Court is appreciable. 6. With the above said directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 28.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2025 To: 1. The Director, The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), 162, Periyar EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600010. 2. The Dean, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai - 625020. 3. The Medical Superintendent, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai - 625020. 4. The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department(PWD), Government Rajaji Hospital Campus, Madurai – 625020. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2025 S.SRIMATHY , J. jbr ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.20722 of 2025 DATED : 28.07.2025 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis