IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 21.3.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.7289 of 2011 and Writ Petition No.7357 of 2011 M.NITHYA [ PETITIONER IN W.P.NO.7289 OF 2011] DR.T.PALANIVELRAJA [ PETITIONER IN W.P.NO.7357 OF 2011] Vs 1 THE CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ANSARI NAGAR NEW DELHI-110 608. 2 THE NODAL OFFICER POST GRADUATE MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNSELLING NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SIDDHA, TAMBARAM SANATORIUM CHENNAI TAMIL NADU. 3 THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF HEALTH SERVICES NEW DELHI. [ RESPONDENTS IN BOTH THE WRIT PETITIONS] Prayer in W.P.No.7357 of 2011: This writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to permit the petitioner to participate in the Post-Graduate-counselling and consider his petitioner's name as per category rank seniority. Prayer in W.P.No.7289 of 2011: This writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to permit the petitioner to participate in the Post-Graduate-counselling and consider her name as per category rank seniority. For Petitioners : Mr.B.Ullasavelan For Respondents : Mr.K.M.Venugopal for R2 and R3 C O MMON O R D E R Since the issues involved in both the writ petitions are similar in nature, they have been taken up together and a common order is being passed. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 2 and 3. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the respondents 2 and 3 had submitted that the petitioners can be permitted to participate in the counselling scheduled to be held today and they would be considered, subject to the availability of vacancies in various colleges. 4. In view of the said submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 2 and 3, the writ petitions stand disposed of, permitting the petitioners to participate in the counselling scheduled for today, at the place of the second respondent, before 6.00 p.m. It is made clear that if the petitioners appear before the second respondent before 6.00 p.m. today, the second respondent shall allow them to participate in the counselling and consider their case, subject to the availability of the seats. The writ petitions are ordered accordingly. Connected Miscellaneous petitions No.1 and 1 of 2011 are closed. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar lan To: 1 THE CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ANSARI NAGAR NEW DELHI-110 608. 2 THE NODAL OFFICER POST GRADUATE MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNSELLING NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SIDDHA, TAMBARAM SANATORIUM CHENNAI TAMIL NADU. 3 THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF HEALTH SERVICES NEW DELHI. 2 cc To Mr.K.M.Venugopal , Advocate, SR.20042 2 cc To Mr.B.Ullasavelan, Advocate, SR.20034 Writ Petition No.7289 of 2011 and Writ Petition No.7357 of 2011 ksk(co)pmk.21.3.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/