Dr.Snowlin Jo Susan v. The State of Tamilnadu

ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the 5th respondent to return petitioner's original certificates and documents collected during her Post-Graduate admission, along with her Post-Graduate degree certificates. Page3 of 5

¶3At the outset, the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that in G.O.Ms.No.167, Health and Family Welfare (MCA-1) Department, dated 24.06.2026, the Government issued guidelines for return of original certificates in respect of the candidates, who were not provided the bond proceedings. He would submit that petitioner's representation dated 16.03.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed, in consonance with the procedure laid down therein, within a time period to be stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

¶4In view of the above submission, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the representation dated 16.03.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in consonance with the procedure laid down in the aforesaid G.O., after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy of the order. It is open to petitioner to put forth her submissions, including any order she prefers to rely on, if so advised. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views on the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law. Page4 of 5

¶5Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 16-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU

¶1The State of Tamilnadu Rep by its principal secretary Health and Family Welfare Department Secretariat chennai-9

¶2Directorate of Medical Education Rep by the Director of Medical Education Kilpauk chennai-10

¶3Directorate of Medical and Rural Health services Rep by the Director of Medical Health and Rural Health services No.359,Anna salai Chennai-6

¶4Directorate of Public Health and Preventing Medicine Rep by the Director of public Health and Preventive Medicine No.359, Anna salai chennai-6

¶5Government Tirunelveli Medical college Rep by its Dean Tirunelveli-627 011 WPoNo.o27507oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQ,oJ. ANU WPoNo.o27507oofo2026 16-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Dr.Snowlin Jo Susan D/O.K.C.Joseph Kizhakkeveethi House, Orchid Valley AR Camp Road Marikunnu post Kozhikode State of Kerala-673 012 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep by its principal secretary Health and Family Welfare Department Secretariat chennai-9 2. Directorate of Medical Education Rep by the Director of Medical Education Kilpauk chennai-10 3. Directorate of Medical and Rural Health services Rep by the Director of Medical Health and Rural Health services No.359,Anna salai Chennai-6 4. Directorate of Public Health and Preventing Medicine Rep by the Director of public Health and Preventive Medicine No.359, Anna salai chennai-6 Page2 of 5 5. Government Tirunelveli Medical college Rep by its Dean Tirunelveli-627 011 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 5th respondent to return the petitioners original certificates and documents collected by them during her Post-Graduate admission along with her Post-Graduate degree certificates, within a time limit to be stipulated by this court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Vijaya Ragavan For Respondent(s): Mr.J.V.Sakthi Baalakrishnan, Government Counsel for R1 to R5