Ms.Uvaghai S v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER Mr.G.Sailendra Babu, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents 1 to 4. Mr.P.Karthik, learned Standing Counsel takes notice for the fourth respondent. Page3 of 5

¶2The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submits that the petitioner may approach the third respondent on 20.08.2026 [tomorrow] for counselling, which has already commenced.

¶3Recording the said submission, this Writ Petition stands disposed of, directing the petitioner to approach the third respondent on 20.08.2026 along with all the necessary documents. The third respondent shall consider the petitioner's candidature for selection to an MBBS seat under the Management NRI Quota, subject to the petitioner complying with the regulations and stipulations applicable thereto. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 19-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order smn2 Note:- Issue order copy on 19.08.2026. To

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. Page4 of 5

¶2The Director of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Directorate of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

¶3The Selection Committee Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Represented by its Secretary, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

¶4The Director, The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) Directorate General of Health Service, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi.

¶5National Testing Agency First Floor, Nsic - Mdbp Building, Okhla, Industrial Estate, New Delhi - 110 020. Page5 of 5

C.SARAVANAN, J. smn2 19-08-2026

Page1 of 5 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C. SARAVANAN and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.17908 and 17910 of 2026 S.Uvaghai D/o.Dr.R.Sudhir and Mrs.Nancy Sudhir, Represented by her Natural Guardian and Father, Dr.R.Sudhir, Residing at Plot No. 170, K.K.Nagar, Madurai - 625 020, Tamil Nadu. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Principal Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009. 2. The Director of Medical Education and Research (DMER) Directorate of Medical Education, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010. 3. The Selection Committee Directorate of Medical Education and Research, Represented by its Secretary, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010. 4. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) Represented by its Director, Directorate General of Health Service, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Page2 of 5 Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi. 5. National Testing Agency First Floor, Nsic - Mdbp Building, Okhla, Industrial Estate, New Delhi - 110 020. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ, Order, or Direction calling for the records of the 2nd and 3rd Respondents pertaining to the rejection of the Petitioner's application (No. 26UG921173) in the NRI Quota for Ineligible List MBBS/BDS 2026-2027 vide Notification No.013/SCS1(1)/2026 dated 04.08.2026, quash the same and consequently direct the 3rd Respondent to accept the sponsor's OCI Card (No. A374453) along with supporting residence documents as valid proof for the NRI Quota, and treat the Petitioner as an eligible NRI candidate, and permit her to participate in the counselling process for the Academic Year 2026-2027 and pass such further or other orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice. For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Thilakkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.G.Sailendra Babu Government Advocate for R1 to R4 Mr.P.Karthik Standing Counsel for R4