WP/13536/2026 of Dr. Sumaiya Fathima .S Vs THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU

WP No. 13536 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP No. 13536 of 2026 & WP NO. 13571 OF 2026,WMP NO. 14793 OF 2026,WMP NO. 14790 OF 2026,WMP NO. 14792 OF 2026,WMP NO. 14840 OF 2026,WMP NO. 14841 OF 2026,WMP NO. 14842 OF 2026 WP No. 13536 of 2026 1. Dr. Sumaiya Fathima .S 2. Dr. Ramana Abhinash Reddy 3. Dr. R.Kaviyarasi 4. Dr. Basavaraj S Chougala 5. Dr. K.Thamaraiselvan 6. Dr. J. Sivakumar 7. Dr. B. S. Shanmathi Baala, 8. Dr. A. Keerthana, 9. Dr.Badam Venkata Krishna Chaithanya, 10. Dr. Arshin Mohammed AR 11. Dr. Kumar K Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Department, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009. 2.Directorate of Medical Education, Represented by the Deputy Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai -600 010. 3.The Dean Government Stanley Medical College, Old Jail Road, George Town, Chennai - 600001. 4.The Dean, Dharmapuri Government Medical College, Indhira Nagar, Dharmapuri -636701 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 5.The Dean, K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, Periyamilaguparai, Colletor's office Road, Tamil Nadu 620001 . 6.The Dean, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government estate, Chennai. 7.The Dean, Government Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital, G.S.T. Road, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu -603001. 8.The Dean, Madurai Medical College, Alwarpuram, Madurai - 625 020. 9.The Dean Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Perumselvavilai, Nagercoil - 629201 Respondent(s) WP No. 13571 of 2026 1. Dr.Prakadesh P 2.Dr. Ria Tulsian R, 3.Dr. Saarika, 4.Dr. P.Subashree, 5.Dr. Meena .S 6.Dr. Vinoth Kumar K 7.Dr. S. Srinivasa Balaji, 8.Dr. Swathy, 9.Dr. Keerthana J 10.Dr. Lenin Rex S, 11.Dr. Arun I 12.Dr A.V .Vignesh 13.Dr. J. Suganthan 14.Dr. SREE RAJA V ARSHINI J, 15.Dr. T. Ajith, 16.Dr. V . Uma, 17.Dr. S.Saranya, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 18.Dr. M. Vizhal Kumar 19.Dr. C. Jayaranjithsagar, 20.Dr. M. Poomathi, 21.Dr. K. Sai Vasanthi, 22.Dr. S. Nithya, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Department, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009. 2.Directorate of Medical Education, Represented by the Deputy Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010. 3.The Dean, Theni Government Medical College, Dhanushkodi Road, Theni District - 625512 4.The Dean, Madras Medical College, Poonamallee High Road, Park Town, Chennai - 600003. 5.The Dean, Government Stanley Medical College, Old Jail Road, George Town, Chennai - 600001. 6.The Dean, Government Medical College, Mundiyampakkam Village, Viluppuram - 605 601. 7.The Dean, Government Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital, G.S.T. Road, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu - 603001. 8.The Dean, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 Dharmapuri Government Medical College, Indhira Nagar, Dharmapuri -636701 9.The Dean, Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital, Fort Main Road, Shevapet, Salem- 636001. 10.The Dean, Government Thiruvarur Medical College, Master Plan Complex, Thandalai, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu - 610004. 11.The Dean, Madurai Medical College, Alwarpuram, Madurai - 625 020. 12.The Dean, Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital, Kilpauk, Chennai. Respondent(s) PRAYER in WP No. 13536 of 2026 : Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the Respondents 1 and 2 to direct the respondents 3 to 9 to return the (1) Original 12th Mark Sheet (2) O riginal UG Mark sheets (3) Original UG Degree Certificate (4)Original P G Provisional, (5) Original PG Mark Sheets, (6) Original PG Degree Certificate, (7) Original 10th Certificate and all other original documents deposited by respect ive petitioner retained by the Respondents 3 to 9 regarding the Post-Graduation Course s of the petitioner respectively. PRAYER in WP No. 13571 of 2026: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the Respondents 1 and 2 to direct the respondents 3 to 12 to return the (1) Original 12th Mark Sheet (2) O riginal UG Mark sheets (3) Original UG Degree Certificate (4)Original P G Provisional, (5) Original PG Mark Sheets, (6) Original PG Degree Certificate, (7) Original 10th Certificate and all other original documents deposited by respect ive petitioner retained by the Respondents 3 to 12 regarding the Post-Graduation Courses of the petitioner respectively. Both cases For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.R.Laxman For Respondent: Mr.K.Tippusulthan Government Advocate ORDER https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 By consent of both parties, these writ petitions are taken up for f inal disposal at the admission stage itself. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioners in respect of WP.No.13536 of 2026 filed withdrawal letters of petitioners 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 and the same is taken on record. Accordingly, the writ petition in WP.No.13536 of 2026 s tands dismissed as withdrawn with respect to the petitioners 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10. Similarly, learned counsel for the petitioners with regard to WP.No.13571 of 2026 has filed withdrawal letters of petitioners 2,3,4,5,6,12,17 & 20 and the same is taken on record. Accordingly, the writ petition in WP.No.13571 of 2026 stands dismissed as withdrawn with respect to the petitioners 2,3,4,5,6,12,17 & 20. 3. WMP.Nos.14790 of 2026 &14840 of 2026 have been filed to permit the respective petitioners to file single writ petition. These pet itions are ordered on payment of separate court fee. 4. These petitions have been filed directing the Respondents 1 and 2 to direct the respondents 3 to 9 and 3 to 12 respectively to retur n the (1) Original 12th Mark Sheet (2) Original UG Mark sheets (3) Original UG Degree Certificate (4)Original PG Provisional, (5) Original PG Mark Sheets, (6) Original PG Degree Certificate, (7) Original 10th Certifica te and all other https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 original documents deposited by respective petitioners retained by the Respondents 3 to 9 and 3 to 12 respectively regarding the Post-Gra duation Courses of the petitioner respectively. 5. The case of the petitioners is that, they are qualified Doctor s and had pursued Post Graduate Degree (in short P.G) in the respondents 3 to 9 a nd 3 to 12 respectively. At the time of admission, the petitioners were directed to submit their original documents and certificates to the respective res pondents colleges as a compulsory pre-condition to secure admission in the said colleges. In addition, the petitioners, being non-service candidates, were also require d to sign a bond for a sum of Rs.40,00,000/- with the undertaking that they would serve the Government of Tamil Nadu for a period not less than two years. Though the petitioners had completed the course in the month of November 2025, till date, they have neither been granted bond postings nor have their original documents submitted, at the time of admission, been returned. H ence, the petitioners have come up with the present Writ Petition. 6. The learned counsel appearing for the respective petitioners submit ted that though the petitioners have successfully completed their P.G course during November 2025, they were neither provided with bond postings nor were their original certificates and documents collected during the time of admission to the P.G. course returned which is wholly unsustainable. Therefore, retention of the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 certificates and documents of the petitioners by the respondents and restraining the certificates from acquiring job in private sector is not sustainable and therefore submitted that it would suffice, if this Court issues dir ection to the respondents 3-9 and 3 to 12 respectively to return the original ce rtificates and documents of the petitioners, enabling them to obtain job in any of the private sector. 7. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents, on instructions, submitted that, as per the Prospectus, the petitioners are directed to serve the Government of Tamil Nadu f or a period of two years from the date of completion of their PG course and that their Certificates will be released only after successful completion of the bond period of two years. 8. Heard the arguments advanced by the learned counsel on either side. 9. Having regard to the submissions advanced by the learned counsel on either side, this Court is of the considered view that the petitioner s having completed their P.G. Course even as early as during the month of N ovember 2025, retaining the original certificates/ documents submitted by the petitioners at the time of admission to the respective respondents colleges, without issuing Posting Orders is wholly unsustainable and also restraining the petitioner s from https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 acquiring job elsewhere cannot be acceded to. 10. Hence, there shall be a direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents to issue Posting Orders to the petitioners and pay them proper stipend wi thin a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, failing which, the respondents 3 to 9 and 3 to 12 are directed to rele ase the original certificates and documents submitted by the petitioners during the time of admission within a period of one (1) week thereafter, enabling them to acquire job elsewhere. 11. Accordingly, these writ petitions are disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous petitions are closed. 15-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.The Principal Secretary The State Of Tamil Nadu Health and Family Department, Secretariat, Chennai -600 009. 2.The Deputy Director of Medical Education Directorate of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai -600 010. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 3.The Dean Government Stanley Medical College, Old Jail Road, George Town, Chennai - 600001. 4.The Dean, Dharmapuri Government Medical College, Indhira Nagar, Dharmapuri -636701 5.The Dean, K.A.P. Viswanatham Government Medical College, Periyamilaguparai, Colletor's office Road, Tamil Nadu 620001 . 6.The Dean, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government estate, Chennai. 7.The Dean, Government Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital, G.S.T. Road, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu -603001. 8.The Dean, Madurai Medical College, Alwarpuram, Madurai - 625 020. 9.The Dean Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Perumselvavilai, Nagercoil - 629201 10.The Dean, Theni Government Medical College, Dhanushkodi Road, Theni District - 625512 11.The Dean, Madras Medical College, Poonamallee High Road, Park Town, Chennai - 600003. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 12.The Dean, Government Stanley Medical College, Old Jail Road, George Town, Chennai - 600001. 13.The Dean, Government Medical College, Mundiyampakkam Village, Viluppuram - 605 601. 14.The Dean, Government Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital, G.S.T. Road, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu - 603001. 15.The Dean, Dharmapuri Government Medical College, Indhira Nagar, Dharmapuri -636701 16.The Dean, Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital, Fort Main Road, Shevapet, Salem- 636001. 17.The Dean, Government Thiruvarur Medical College, Master Plan Complex, Thandalai, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu - 610004. 18.The Dean, Madurai Medical College, Alwarpuram, Madurai - 625 020. 19.The Dean, Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital, Kilpauk, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13536 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI J. dhk WP Nos. 13536 & 13571 of 2026 15-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis