Excel Nursing College v. The Government Of Tamil Nadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated: 11.10.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH Excel Nursing College represented by its Authorised Signatory, Pallakkapalayam Village, Sankari West Post, Komarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District 637303 ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, represented by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Chennai 600009.
2. The Director of Medical Education, Chennai 600010.
3. Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council represented by its Registrar, Santhome High Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600004.
4. Indian Nursing Council represented by its Secretary, 8th Floor, NBCC Centre, Plot No.2, Community Centre, Okhla Phase-I, New Delhi 110020.
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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 herein to forthwith consider the application of the Petitioner dated 16.06.2022 for starting a new course viz., "Diploma in GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Course" in the Petitioner College from the academic year 2023-2024 pursuant to the notification of the 4th Respondent dated 22.09.2023 extending the last date of admission to the course to 31.10.2023.
For Petitioner : Mr.Kandhan Duraisami For Respondents : Mr.J.C.Durairaj ( R1 & R2) Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
Mr.J.C.Durairaj, learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice for R1 and R2 and is armed with instructions to enable final disposal of this Writ Petition, even at the stage of admission. No notice is thought necessary to R3 and R4 at this juncture bearing in mind the nature of order that is passed now. In any event, R4 is stated to be only a formal party. Notice to R3 would commence only upon acceptance, if at all of the petitioner's application by R1 and R2.
2. The petitioner has made an application on 16.06.2022 for commencing a new course, i.e., Diploma in GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) in its college from academic year 2023 - 2024. The relief sought for is based on the 2 / 4
Notification of the 4th respondent dated 22.09.2023 extending the last date for admission to the course to 31.10.2023.
3. Mr.J.C.Durairaj, would acquiesce to the receipt of the application and would also agree that the application would be decided expeditiously.
4. It is made clear that all the stipulated protocols and guidelines in regard to the conduct of inspection and other matter must be followed scrupulously and must not be compromised by the authorities in dealing with the application of the petitioner.
5. With this, this Writ petition stands disposed. No costs. 11.10.2023 Index : Yes / No Speaking order sl To
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, represented by its Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Chennai 600009.
2. The Director of Medical Education, Chennai 600010.
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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.
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3. Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council represented by its Registrar, Santhome High Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600004.
4. Indian Nursing Council represented by its Secretary, 8th Floor, NBCC Centre, Plot No.2, Community Centre, Okhla Phase-I, New Delhi 110020.
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