Madras High CourtWP(MD)/27074/2025disposed of

Dhanushya v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2025-10-22Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha7 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA and W.M.P(MD)No.21011 & 22163 of 2025 Dhanushya .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Principal Secretary, Department of Medical Education, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Secretary, Medical Council of India, Sector 8, Pocket 14, Phase-I, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 007.

3.The Director, Medical Council of India, Sector 8, Pocket 14, Phase-I, Dwarka, New Delhi 110 007.

4.The Medical Counselling Committee (NCC), Government of India, Directorate of General Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi 110 001.

5.The Secretary, Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education, No.162, Periyar EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 600 010.

6.The Director of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai-600 010.

7.The Regional Medical Board, Rep by its Secretary, Rajivi Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai 600 003.

8.The Regional Board, Rep. by its Secretary, Rajaji Government Medical College and Hospital, Madurai.

.. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to call for the records pertaining to the Impugned certificate of disability issued by the 7th respondent dated 26.07.2025 under reference ; Certificate No.2025Jul/UDID/000944 and quash the same as illegal and subsequently permit

the petitioner to attend the NEET counselling for the Course of MBBS academic year 2025-2026 under the Catergory of PwBD based on the certificate of disability issued by the 8th respondent dated 09.09.2025 forthwith.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Sankara Pandian For R1,R6 to R8 : Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader For R2 & R3 : Mr.P.Karthick For R4 : Mr.K.Govindarajan, Deputy Solicitor General assisted by Mr.T.Pon Ramkumar For R5 : Mrs.M.Sneha Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for the following relief : "to call for the records pertaining to the Impugned certificate of disability issued by the 7th respondent dated 26.07.2025 under reference ; Certificate No.2025Jul/UDID/000944 and quash the same as illegal and subsequently permit the petitioner to attend the NEET counselling for the Course of MBBS academic year 2025-2026 under the Catergory of PwBD based on the

certificate of disability issued by the 8th respondent dated 09.09.2025 forthwith."

2. It is informed that the Disability Certificate has been uploaded. However, the petitioner has been unable to do the choice locking as the last date for the same was 16th October. However, it is informed that there is a registration from 30.10.2025 to 03.11.2025 and choice filling / locking from 01.11.2025 to 05.11.2025. The 4th respondent shall ensure that the petitioner will be permitted to do the same.

3. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 22.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes gbg

To 1.The Principal Secretary, Department of Medical Education, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.