Madras HC upholds appointment of Unani Professor, dismisses petition

Chennai: Granting relief, the Madras High Court has upheld the appointment of a Unani professor, dismissing a quo warranto petition challenging her qualifications and eligibility for the post.

The quo warranto petition was filed by a Unani practitioner, an assistant medical officer at a government hospital in Ramanathapuram, who had previously served as an assistant professor at the Government Unani Medical College and Hospital in Chennai. The petitioner alleged that he was transferred following complaints made by the professor and others.

The petitioner contended that the professor had been appointed despite not meeting the prescribed qualifications and had subsequently become a postgraduate guide and examiner for Unani General Medicine students.

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In response, the professor filed a counter-affidavit asserting that she possessed 20 years of teaching experience. Supporting her claim, the Principal of the Government Unani Medical College and Hospital also submitted an affidavit stating that the professor had more than 10 years of teaching experience in medical subjects, as required under the applicable regulations.

After hearing the arguments from all sides, the court dismissed the petition, stating that the claims regarding the professor’s qualifications were not valid.

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