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News18
20-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Misconduct In Matrimonial Life Can Cost Government Job Too, Says Madras High Court
Last Updated: A public servant is expected to maintain honesty, integrity and good conduct both inside the office and in the society, the court observed The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court recently observed that misconduct arising from personal matrimonial disputes, too, could be grounds for termination in government service, including contractual appointments. The judgment came in an appeal filed by the Executive Secretary of the District Health Society, Ramanathapuram, and other officials, who had challenged a 2018 single-judge order that reinstated KS Subha Karuthukhan, a dental assistant, who was disengaged following his involvement in a criminal case related to a matrimonial dispute. Karuthukhan had been working on a contractual basis at the Government Upgraded Primary Health Centre in Bogaloor. His services, originally for a one-year period, had been renewed periodically until 2017, when the authorities terminated his engagement following his implication in a criminal matter. The single judge bench, while ruling in his favour in 2018, had held that involvement in a matrimonial case should not become a roadblock for someone serving in a government post, particularly on a contractual basis. However, a division bench comprising Justice SM Subramaniam and Justice Dr AD Maria Clete disagreed with this interpretation. Referring to the Tamil Nadu Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1973, the court held that misconduct, even in personal relationships, can be considered a valid basis for departmental action. The bench emphasised that government employees—permanent or contractual—are expected to maintain integrity and good conduct not just within the office, but also in society. 'A public servant is expected to maintain honesty, integrity, and good conduct both inside the office and in the society," the court noted, underlining that such standards are not limited to official duties alone. Further, since the respondent's contract had already expired in 2017, the court said there was no question of reinstatement. The appeal was allowed, and the previous writ order was set aside. First Published: June 20, 2025, 18:22 IST
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Saran tops in making Ayushman cards in state
Chhapra: Saran district has achieved the top position in making Ayushman cards, in the state level ranking by scoring 80.9%. On the other hand, Saran secured the second position in the enlistment of private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat Yojna . The govt has planned to provide free medical facilities to every citizen of the country. Saran civil surgeon Sagar Dulal Sinha said that the district planned to prepare 'Ayushman cards' for 27, 61,472 beneficiaries, and out of this, the district has prepared 12, 89, 488 cards. He further mentioned that altogether 9,960 Ayushman cards were prepared for those beneficiaries who crossed the age of 70 years. Under this scheme, a person can take advantage of free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, said the civil surgeon adding that during the current financial year, 130 patients were treated under the 'Ayushman Bharat Yojna' in the district. He credited the dedicated team members of the District Health Society, which acted under the direction of Saran DM Aman Sameer.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hosps introduce QR code system to track medicine availability
Chhapra: The health department has launched a digital initiative in Saran district to ensure transparency and reduce patient inconvenience in govt hospitals. From now on, patients visiting any govt health facility, from primary health centres to sub-divisional and district hospitals, will be able to check the availability of medicines by scanning a QR QR code system is integrated with the Centre's Drugs and Vaccine Distribution Management System (DVDMS) portal, allowing real-time updates on stock levels. The move is intended to prevent patients from being misled about the availability of medicines by any vested the challenges faced by patients in the past, Saran civil surgeon Dr Sagar Dulal Sinha said, "Patients visiting govt hospitals were often harassed under the pretext of certain medicines being unavailable. Although a system for medicine distribution was already in place, patients, especially those travelling from distant areas,, frequently faced difficulties and were forced to purchase medicines from the market.""With the introduction of the new system, the patients would feel relief and would be able to save time and money," he to instructions issued by the health department, scanning the QR code will immediately display a list of medicines on the patient's cellphone. Medicines that are in stock will be shown in green while those unavailable will appear in Kumar, district programme manager (DPM) of the District Health Society, expressed optimism about the new service. "We hope that the digital services will provide transparency in health services," he said.
