WP(MD)/32483/2026 of Janakipriya A Vs National Commission for Homeopathy on 13 November 2026

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking to issue a Writ of Declaration, to declare the inclusion of the petitioner’s name in the ineligible candidates list for participating in the Central/State/UT/Central Pool Quota of Ayush Counselling for admission to ASU and HUG Courses for the AY 2026-27 by the 2nd Respondent and the subsequent cancellation of the provisional allotment of the Petitioner for admission to the BSMS Course at 4th respondent College vide Notification No. 16/Sel.Comm/2026 issued by respondent No.3 as illegal and consequently for a direction, directing the respondents to permit the petitioner to join the BSMS Course at 4th respondent College in pursuance to the Provisional Allotment Order dated 13.10.2026 within the time period stipulated by this Court.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner cleared her NEET examination for the academic year 2026- 2027 and had applied for admission in UG-AYUSH (BSMS Course). During the second round of counselling, the petitioner opted for BSMS Course at the fourth respondent College and was provisionally allotted the same on 13.10.2026 by the third respondent Committee under the State Government Quota. Pursuant to which the petitioner paid the necessary fee and deposited all her original certificates in the fourth respondent College. During the third round of counselling, the petitioner participated and opted for National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram, which is a Central Government Institution under the All India Quota. The result of the third round counselling was published on 22.10.2026 and on the same day, the third round counselling for the State Government Quota has also begun. Hence, the petitioner was not in a position to resign the admission granted at 4th respondent College and was able to join the All India Quota seat allotment at National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram. In the interregnum, the third respondent with a notification dated 10.11.2026, had indicated the petitioner that the provisional allotment with the 4th respondent college has already been cancelled and directed the petitioner to receive her certificates.

3. The learned counsel pointed out that that the petitioner is now put to stake, where her professional allotment with the 4th respondent college has been cancelled and is also not able to join in the National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram, since the certificates were not yet returned to the petitioner for not being able to pay an amount of Rs.1,00,000/- to the 4th respondent College as directed by them and sought the indulgence of this Court seeking to set aside the cancellation of the provisional allotment order.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the respondents 3 and 4 submitted that once the petitioner had voluntarily participated in the third round of counselling and had opted for a seat in the National Institute of Siddha, Tambaram, the cancellation of the provisional allotment order with the 4th respondent college is automatic and the said seat would be available for the next round of counselling for the students who are waiting in the list. The said exercise cannot be redone by restoring the allotment order to the petitioner. He further submitted that prospectus clearly says that the applicant will not be eligible, once he/she has opted for a seat in another college under the All India Quota.

5. In view of rival submissions, considering the fact that the matter involves the future of a student who aspires to become a Doctor, this Court hereby directs the second and third respondents to restore the provisional allotment order issued to the petitioner. It is made clear that the seat earlier allotted to the petitioner in the second round of counselling with the 4th respondent College, shall not be shown as vacant seat in the upcoming stray round of counselling, which is scheduled to be held shortly. It is also made clear that this will be a one-time order and this will not set a precedent for other candidates to approach this Court.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition stands closed. 13-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Note : Issue order copy on 13.11.2026 pnn To

1. National Commission for Homeopathy Represented By Its Secretary, Ministry Of Ayush, Government Of India, Jawaharlal Nehru Bharathiya Chikitsa Avum Homeopathy Anusandhar Bhawan, No.61-65, 5th And 6th Floor Institutional Area, Opposite To D - Block Janakpuri, New Delhi - 110 026.

2. The Ayush Admission Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) National Commission For Indian System Of Medicine Represented By Its Director, Dhanwantri Bhawan, Punjabi Bagh (west), New Delhi- 11026

3. The Secretary, Selection Committee, Directorate Of Indian Medicine And Homeopathy Arignar Anna Government Hospital Of Indian Medicine Campus, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 500106

4. The Principal, Government Siddha Medical College Chennai-106

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. pnn WP(MD) No. 32483 of 2026 AND WMP(MD) No. 24932 of 2026 13-11-2026