S.Ganesh v. Director General of Health Services

2026:MHC:1126 Page1 of 8 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER WP No. 30780 of 2022, WP No. 2435 OF 2024,WP No. 2444 OF 2024,WP No. 2440 OF 2024 and WP No. 2441 OF 2024 S.Ganesh ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶1Director General Of Health Services DGHS, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

¶2Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Allen Road, nenmeli, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu-603 003.

¶3The State of Tamil nadu Rep by Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat Fort st. George, Chennai-600 009.

¶4Commissionerate for Welfare of persons with disability, lady Willington College, Chennai-600 009.

¶5Dr.Elavarasan Central leprosy Teaching and Research Institute, Chengelpet-603 001. WP No. 2435 of 2024 K.Govindaraj ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶1The Director General Of Health Services Page2 of 8 DGHS, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

¶2The Central Leprosy Teaching And Research Rep. By Its Director, Allen Road, Nenmeli, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu-603 003.

¶3The Secretary To Government Health And Family Welfare Department, 156 A, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi-110 011.

¶4The State Commissionerate For Welfare Of

¶5The Director Central Leprosy Teaching And Research Institute, Chengelpet-603 001. WP No. 2444 of 2024 Nagome ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶1The Director General Of Health Services Dghs, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

¶2The Central Leprosy Teaching And Research Rep. By Its Director, Allen Road, Nenmeli, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu-603 003.

¶3The Secretary To Government Health And Family Welfare Department, 156 A, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi-110 011.

¶4The State Commissionerate For Welfare Of

¶5The Director Central Leprosy Teaching And Research Institute, Chengelpet-603 001. Page3 of 8 WP No. 2440 of 2024 Raja ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶1The Director General Of Health Services Dghs, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

¶2The Central Leprosy Teaching And Research Rep. By Its Director, Allen Road, Nenmeli, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu-603 003.

¶3The Secretary To Government Health And Family Welfare Department, 156 A, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi-110 011.

¶4The State Commissionerate For Welfare Of

¶5The Director Central Leprosy Teaching And Research Institute, Chengelpet-603 001. WP No. 2441 of 2024 D.Sudha ..Petitioner(s) Vs

¶1The Director General Of Health Services Dghs, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

¶2The Central Leprosy Teaching And Research Rep. By Its Director, Allen Road, Nenmeli, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu-603 003. Page4 of 8

¶3The Secretary To Government Health And Family Welfare Department, 156 A, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi-110 011.

¶4The State Commissionerate For Welfare Of

¶5The Director Central Leprosy Teaching And Research Institute, Chengelpet-603 001. Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the Impugned order dated

16.06.2022 bearing number F.3 (8) / C/ 85 / 2020 passed by the 1st respondent and quash the same as illegal and to direct the Respondent to permit the petitioner to continue residing in the area without any further objections and the proceedings arising thereof. WP No. 2435 of 2024 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the impugned eviction notice F.No.3(8) / C / 85 / 2020 dated 10.01.2024 issued by the 5th respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to continue residing in the said area without any further objections. WP No. 2444 of 2024 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the impugned eviction notice F.No.3(8) / C / 85 / 2020 dated 10.01.2024 issued by the 5th respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to continue residing in the said area Page5 of 8 without any further objections. WP No. 2440 of 2024 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the impugned eviction notice F.No.3(8) / C / 85 / 2020 dated 10.01.2024 issued by the 5th respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to continue residing in the said area without any further objections. WP No. 2441 of 2024 Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the impugned eviction notice F.No.3(8) / C / 85 / 2020 dated 10.01.2024 issued by the 5th respondent and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to continue residing in the said area without any further objections. For Petitioner(s): NA (In all writ petitions) For Respondent(s): Mr. K.Ramanamoorthy Senior Panel Counsel for R1 and R2 MR.Abishek Murthy Government Advocate for R3 and R4 (in WP.No.30780 of 2022) Mr. K.Ramanamoorthy Senior Panel Counsel for R2 and R5 NA for R1 & 3 MR.Abishek Murthy Government Advocate for R4 (in WP No. 2435 OF 2024,WP No. 2444 OF 2024,WP No. 2440 OF 2024 and WP No. 2441 OF 2024) Page6 of 8 Common Order (Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) There is no representation for the petitioners on 12.03.2026. Hence, the matters are posted today under the caption "For Dismissal".

¶2Today also, there is no representation for the petitioners. Thus, the writ petitions are dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 13-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GD To

¶1Director General Of Health Services DGHS, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi.

¶2Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Allen Road, nenmeli, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu-603 003.

¶3The State of Tamil nadu Rep by Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Secretariat Fort st. George, Chennai-600 009.

¶4Commissionerate for Welfare of persons with disability, lady Willington College, Chennai-600 009.

¶5Dr.Elavarasan Central leprosy Teaching and Research Page7 of 8 Institute, Chengelpet-603 001.

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