D.S.Pragathi v. The State Of Tamilnadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN D.S.Pragathi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary Health & Family Welfare (MCA-1) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Additional Director of Medical Education/ Secretary Selection Committee, O/o.The Director of Medical Education, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

3.The Medical Council of India, Rep. by President, Pocket - 14 Sector - 8 Dwarka Phase - I New Delhi - 110 077.

... Respondents Prayer:

Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.07.2025 or any other alternative remedy.

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For Petitioner : M/s.S.Lokesh For Respondents : Mr.K.Tippu Sultan for R1 Government Advocate Ms.M.Sneha for R2 Standing Counsel R3 - No Appearance

O R D E R

The writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.07.2025.

2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner appeared for NEET UG Exams on 04.05.2025 and she belongs to Hindu OBC non creamy category. The learned counsel would further submit that since there is no BC or MBC category while applying for All India Quota, without understanding the nitty-gritty, she applied as if she belongs to General category, however, the petitioner's community comes within the OBC category.

3.At this juncture, the learned Government Advocate would submit that if they have uploaded BC community certificate, the respondents would consider them based on their Community Certificate issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, for the Tamil Nadu State Quota.

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4.Recording the submission made by the learned Government Advocate, this writ petition is closed. No costs. 21.07.2025 pri Index: Yes/ No Speaking Order: Yes/ No NCC: Yes/ No To 1.The Principal Secretary Health & Family Welfare (MCA-1) Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Additional Director of Medical Education/ Secretary Selection Committee, O/o.The Director of Medical Education, Poonamallee High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

3.The Medical Council of India, Rep. by President, Pocket - 14 Sector - 8 Dwarka Phase - I New Delhi - 110 077.

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C.KUMARAPPAN,J.

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