Madras HC rejects plea for doctor's appointment at PHC, says it's a departmental matter
Madras High Court
Madurai: Pointing out that appointments of medical professionals fall under the responsibility of the health department and not the judicial authority, the Madras High Court has refused to accept a petition seeking the permanent appointment of a doctor at the Thiruvathavur Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Madurai district.
While hearing the case, the court passed the directive after a case was filed by M Ayyanan, who pointed out that the PHC is currently run by a doctor visiting on deputation. He requested the court to order the government to appoint a full-time doctor and also fill the vacant posts of a health inspector and nurses at the centre.
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Turning down the plea, a division bench comprising Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice G Arul Murugan ruled that such appointments and postings fall under the purview of the health department and not the court. The judges said the government has the responsibility to ensure enough medical staff at PHCs for patient care, but the court cannot interfere in departmental decisions.
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