Madras High CourtWP(MD)/10077/2023disposed of

Muthulakshmi M v. The Secretary

2023-04-26Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.8844 & 8845 of 2023 1.M.Muthulakshmi 2.S.Roseline ... Petitioners Vs.

The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TNPSC Road, Broadway, Park Town, Chennai-600003.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to produce the petitioner's original OMR sheet along with rank and provide counseling to the petitioners based on the marks secured in the written examination for the post Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group IV) services for the year 2022 through a Notification No.07/2022, dated 30.03.2022 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2023 and email dated 27.03.2023 within a time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioners : Mr.G.Sakthi Rao For Respondent : Mr.V.Paneer Selvam Standing Counsel 1/3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioners and the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondent.

2. All that the petitioners want is production of their original OMR sheet along with marks. According to the respondent, the petitioners did not secure the cutoff mark. Therefore, they have not been included in the selection list and they have not been called for certificate verification. However, it is not open to the respondent to furnish the original OMR sheet prior to the completion of the entire selection process.

3. The learned standing counsel states that at present, the process for uploading the certificates is taking place. The respondent is directed to furnish the petitioners with the evaluated OMR sheet. This shall be done immediately after the selection process is over.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of on these terms. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 26.04.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/3

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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