P.Kevin Joshua Justin, v. The Government Of Puducherry

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 08.11.2022 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR W.P.No. 999 of 2017 and WMP.Nos.1012 & 20065 of 2017

1. P.Kevin Joshua Justin, (Minor aged 17 years) Rep. By his father & natural Guardian, V.Paul Justin Vinodh Kumar Prabhu,

2. R.Surya (Minor aged 17 years) Rep.by his father & natural Guardian ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Government of Puducherry, Rep.by its Secretary to Government, Higher & Technical Education Department, Secretariat, Puducherry - 605 001.

2. The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) Rep. by the Convenor, Government of Puducherry, Pondichery Engineering College Campus, Kalapet, Puducherry - 605 014.

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3. The Secretary, Medical Council of India, Pocket 14, Sector 8, Dwaraka, New Delhi - 110 077.

4. S.Ajithkumar

5. M.Saranya ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the official respondents to rectify the discrepancy committed in application of Rule of Reservation of allotment of number of seats in General category and OBC category for admission to MBBS course in Government Medical College, Puducherry and consequently grant admission to the Petitioners in MBBS course in Government Medical College, Puducherry, either by creating two seats in Government Medical College or by migration of 4th and 5th Respondents. For Petitioners : No appearance For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 : Mr.C.T.Ramesh Additional Government Pleader (Pondichery) For Respondent No.3 : Mr.V.P.Raman For Respondent Nos.4 & 5 : Mr.T.Sai Krishnan - - - - - 2/4

O R D E R

Today, this Writ Petition has been listed under the caption for "Default Cases". When the matter was taken up, there was no representation for the petitioners. The learned Counsel appearing for the respondents is present . It seems that the petitioners are not interested in prosecuting the matter any further. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed for nonprosecution. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs.

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1. The Government of Puducherry, Rep.by its Secretary to Government, Higher & Technical Education Department, Secretariat, Puducherry - 605 001.

2. The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) Rep. by the Convenor, Government of Puducherry, Pondichery Engineering College Campus, Kalapet, Puducherry - 605 014.

3. The Secretary, Medical Council of India, Pocket 14, Sector 8, Dwaraka, New Delhi - 110 077.

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N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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