S.Kathir Joyson v. The Principal Secretary to Government

ORDER The petitioner, who participated in the recruitment to the post of Health Inspector Grade II, has filed this writ petition to issue a writ of declaration to declare that the examination conducted by the third respondent on 07.12.2025 for the post of Health Inspector Grade II based on the notification dated

27.10.2025 as illegal.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, by referring on the orders of the Principal Seat in WP.No.1309 of 2026 dated 20.01.2026, submits that the Principal Seat has taken cognizance of the complaint made in the process of the examination conducted by the third respondent in some centres and has passed an order directing the respondents to verify the CCTV footages of the examination centres pointed out by the petitioner therein and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law. The enquiry was not conducted as directed by this Court and therefore, this Court while entertaining the present writ petition on 27.01.2026, was inclined to grant an order of interim stay. However, the learned Additional Advocate General appearing for the first and second respondents submitted that they will not issue any appointment order till 29.01.2026 and requested time to file their reply.

3.Counter affidavit has now been filed. The learned Additional Advocate General has also placed the FIR registered in Cr.No.10 of 2026 on the file of Vallathirakottai Police Station, Pudukkottai District dated 03.02.2026 and submits that based on the complaint of the Administrative Officer of the Medical Services Recruitment Board, Chennai, a criminal case has been registered as against the invigilators, four candidates, who appeared in the centre at Pudukottai for the offence under Section 318(4) BNS. He further submits that the petitioner before the Principal Seat in WP.No.1309 of 2026 was also issued with a reply on 07.02.2026 and a copy of the enquiry proceedings is also enclosed in the typed set of papers along with FIR.

4.In view of the response shown by the respondents to the earlier order passed in WP.No.1309 of 2026 dated 20.01.2026, this Court is vacating the interim order dated 27.01.2026. However, it is made clear that the results of the recruitment shall be subject to the outcome of the investigation in Cr.No.10 of 2026. The Government shall also ensure a fair investigation in Cr.No.10 of 2026, which is registered on the file of the Vallathirakottai Police Station, Pudukkottai District, by referring the matter to the CBCID. The investigation agency shall also find out the manner in which the examinations were conducted in other centres during the course of investigation. The respondents are directed to preserve CCTV footages in all centres and hand over the same to the investigation agency.

5.In the result, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

24.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes gns To

1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare (L1) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Director, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006.

3.Medical Service Recruitment Board, Rep.by its Chairman, Government of Tamilnadu, No.359, Anna Salai, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006.

4.The Director General of Police (HOPF), Chennai.

5.The Additional Director General of Police, CBCID, Chennai. B.PUGALENDHI,J gns

24.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.02.2026 CORAM : THE HON`BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI and WMP.(MD)Nos.1619 & 1620 and 2014 of 2026 S.Kathir Joyson ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare (L1) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Director, Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006. 3.Medical Service Recruitment Board, Rep.by its Chairman, Government of Tamilnadu, No.359, Anna Salai, DMS Complex, Teynampet, Chennai-600 006. 4.M.Arun Kumar 5.E.Arun Kumar 6.M.Karthick Raj 7.J.Arun Yosuva ... Respondents (R4 to R7 are impleaded as per order of this Court in WMP. (MD)No.4335 of 2026 in WP.(MD)No.2052 of 2026 dated 24.02.2026) Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Declaration, to declare the impugned examination conducted by the third respondent dated 07.12.2025 for the post of Health Inspector Grade-II based on the Notification No.16/MRB/2025 dated 27.10.2025 as illegal . For Petitioner : Mr.Dilipkumar, for Mr.R.Rajeshkumar For R1 & R2 : Mr.Ajmalkhan, Additional Advocate General, assisted by Mr.C.Venkatesh Kumar, Special Government Pleader For R3 : M/s.P.Yasmin Begum, Standing Counsel. For R4 to R7 : Mr.S.Ramanathan