WP No. 434 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 434 of 2026 Dr.M.Nithyanatham Principal College of Nursing, Government Chengalpet Medical College, Chengalpet. Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare,Government of Tamilnadu, Fort St.George,Chennai 600 009 2.The Director of Medical Education, Director Of Medical Education, 162,poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk,chennai 600 010 Respondent(s) PRAYER; This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents No.1 and 2 to consider Petitioners representation dated 25.12.2025 in the matter of Promotion to the Post of Join Director of Medical Education (Nursing),Chennai, on merits and in accordance with law,more particularly as per Rule 36 Tamilnadu state and Subordinate Service Rules within a reasonable time. For Petitioner(s): M/s.SP. Srinivasan For Respondent: Mr.K.T.Tippusulthan, GA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 434 of 2026 ORDER This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the Respondents No.1 and 2 to consider the Petitioners representation dated 25.12.2025 in the matter of Promotion to the Post of Join Director of Medical Education (Nursing), Chennai, on merits and in accordance with law,more particularly as per Rule 36 Tamilnadu state and Subordinate Service Rules within a reasonable time. 2. It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as Nurse in the year 1994 and he was promoted as Principal, College of Nursing, Government Chengalpet Medical College, Chengalpet on 2023 and he is the senior most person in the panel at Sl.No.273 issued by the second respondent on 03.11.2025. However, he was not given promotion to Joint Director Medical Education, Nursing. Hence, the petitioner made a representation to the respondents for promotion based on the seniority and the same is not considered. Hence, the present writ petition. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 434 of 2026 submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. 5. Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record. 6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 25.12.2025 within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 7. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 08-01-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 434 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. rli To 1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare,Government of Tamilnadu, Fort St.George,Chennai 600 009 2.The Director of Medical Education, Director Of Medical Education, 162,poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk,chennai 600 010 WP No. 434 of 2026 08-01-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 434 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis