T.V.Aishvarya, Rep By Her v. Central Board Secondary

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.05.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN W.P.No.11739 of 2018 T.V.Aishvarya rep by her father and next friend T.R.C.Venghatesh ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Central Board Secondary Education, rep by its Secretary, Shiksha Kendra, Community Centre Post, Preet Vihar, New Delhi - 110 092.

2.The Director, Directorate of Medical Education, 156, Poonamallee High Road, New Bupathy Nagar, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 & 2 to make necessary corrections with regard to communal category from Un-reserved to other backward class in her NEET-2018 exam application.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.A.Gouthaman for M/s.My Lord Law Associates For Respondents : Mr.P.Raja, Government Advocate (R2)

O R D E R

T.V.Aishvarya (minor) represented by her father submitted that while applying for NEET - UG - 2018 examination online, instead of mentioning her community as Other Backward Class, by inadvertance, has mentioned as Unreserved Category. This according to the petitioner may affect her prospectus in getting admission in the Medical course. Later on realizing the error in disclosing her community, she had given a representation to the Director of Medical Education to rectify the error in her application bearing Registration No.41039517. Since there is no https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

positive response from the 2nd respondent, a Writ of Mandamus is sought for.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the 2nd respondent would submit that if the error that had crept in the application could be rectified based on the certificate submitted by the petitioner that will be favourably considered by the 2nd respondent. However, the learned counsel is also not sure whether the representation dated 17.04.2018, which is enclosed, reached the respondent or not.

3.In any event, taking note of the facts placed by the petitioner herein, it is directed to give a fresh representation along with all the certificates to substantiate her claim to the respondents 1 & 2 and they shall, after considering the documents furnished by her, shall make the corrections in the application, if necessary.

4.Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Asst.Registrar/Vacation Officer /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.The Secretary, Central Board Secondary Education, Shiksha Kendra, Community Centre Post, Preet Vihar, New Delhi - 110 092.

2.The Director, Directorate of Medical Education, 156, Poonamallee High Road, New Bupathy Nagar, Chetpet, Chennai - 600 031.

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