S.Deneeshkumar v. The Union of India

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.08.2026.

¶2Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has been suffering from a locomotor disability since childhood, Page3 of 6 resulting in a benchmark disability assessed at 60%. Consequently, the petitioner applied for NEET-UG for the academic year 2025-26 under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category and successfully qualified in the said examination. Thereafter, the petitioner was referred to the seventh respondent/the Medical Board for assessment. The Medical Assessment Board issued a certificate assessing his benchmark disability at 10%, concluding that he was ineligible for PwBD reservation since a minimum benchmark of 40% disability is mandatory under the governing guidelines. Aggrieved by the said certificate issued by the Medical Assessment Board, the petitioner has preferred an appeal dated 11.08.2026 and also sent an email dated 11.08.2026 to the respondents. However, the same was not considered. Under this circumstances, the petitioner has sent another representation through e-mail to the respondent and that was also not considered. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner is supposed to make an application before the appellate authority viz., Madras Medical College, Chennai in a proper format. In the event the petitioner submits an appropriate application before the said authority, the same will be duly considered in accordance with law.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page4 of 6

¶5In view of the above submissions, the Dean / Chairperson, Madras Medical College, Chennai, is suo motu impleaded as the 9th respondent in this Writ Petition. Although the petitioner has filed an appeal before the 9th respondent, this Court feels that it would be appropriate for the petitioner to submit an appeal application once again in the correct format, along with a physical copy of the said appeal, to the 9th respondent. Upon such receipt, the 9th respondent-MMC, being the designated appellate authority, shall consider the appeal, conduct a reassessment of the petitioner's disability, and pass appropriate orders on merits within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, thereby enabling the petitioner to participate in the ensuing NEET counselling if found eligible.

¶6This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above directions. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 21-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM Note: Issue order copy on 24.08.2026 Page5 of 6 To:

¶1The Directorate General of Health services, Medical Counselling, committee NML, New Delhi 110011.

¶2The secretary to Government, Department of Health and Family welfare, Namakkal kavignar maaligai, Fort St.George, Chennai 09

¶3The director Directorate of Medical Education and Research Selection committee, No. 162 Periyar EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 10

¶4The Selection committee Directorate of Medical Education and Research Selection committee, No. 162 Periyar EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 10

¶5The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G. R. Medical University, No. 69 Anna Salai Road, Guindy, Chennai 32

¶6The National Medical Commission Pocket 14 sector 8, Dwarka Phase 1, New delhi 110 077

¶7The Chairman Regional Medical Board, Rajiv Gandhi Government General hospital, Chennai 03

¶8The Government Head Quarters hospital Walajapet Ranipet district

¶9The Dean/Chairperson Madras Medical College, Chennai. WPoNo.o34392oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. VM WPoNo.o34392oofo2026 21-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and W.M.P.No.37786 of 2026 S.Deneeshkumar S/o. J.Srinivasan, No 3/40 Keezhpudupet, Walaja, Ranipet district ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Union Of India Rep. its Directorate General of Health services, Medical Counselling, committee NML, New Delhi 110011. 2. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary to Government, Department of Health and Family welfare, Namakkal kavignar maaligai, Fort St.George, Chennai 09. 3. The Director, Directorate of Medical Education and Research Selection committee, No. 162 Periyar EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 10 4. The Selection Committee Directorate of Medical Education and Research Selection committee, No. 162 Periyar EVR High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 10 5. The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, No. 69 Anna Salai Road, Guindy, Chennai 32 Page2 of 6 6. The National Medical Commission Pocket 14 sector 8, Dwarka Phase 1, New delhi 110 077 7. The Chairman Regional Medical Board, Rajiv Gandhi Government General hospital, Chennai 600 003 8. The Government Head Quarters hospital Walajapet, Ranipet district. 9. The Dean/Chairperson Madras Medical College, Chennai. (9th respondent is suo motu impleaded by this Court vide order dated 21.08.2026 in W.P.No.34392 of 2026 by KRJ) ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.08.2026 and thereby direct the 1 to 5 respondents to give admission of M.B.B.S. seat to the petitioner under the PwBD quota by considering his Disability card/certificate in UDID TN7350520050003403 after fulfilling the other conditions. For Petitioner(s): Mr.B.Gopalakrishnan For Respondent(s): Mr.G.Ramdas, Special Government Pleader for R3,4,7 &8 Mr.Hari Radhakrishnan for R5