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CDJ 2026 MHC 6789
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| Court : High Court of Judicature at Madras |
| Case No : WP. No. 37689 of 2026 |
| Judges: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY |
| Parties : V. Sathya Narayanan Versus National Testing Agency, New Delhi & Others |
| Appearing Advocates : For the Petitioner: A. Saravanan, Advocate. For the Respondents: R1, Sunita Kumari, St. Counsel, R2, V. Sudha, St. Counsel, R3, R. Thirunavukarasu, Advocate. |
| Date of Judgment : 18-09-2026 |
| Head Note :- |
Constitution of India - Article 226 -
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| Summary :- |
1. Statutes / Acts / Rules Mentioned:
- Article 226 of the Constitution of India
2. Catch Words:
- Mandamus
- Writ of Mandamus
3. Summary:
The petitioner filed a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a mandamus directing the first respondent to issue a certified/duplicate copy of the NEET UG 2021 score card (Roll No. 4114009337) for a screening test application. The petitioner had made a representation on 27‑04‑2026, which the respondent claimed was not considered. The respondent explained that score cards are available online for only 90 days and thereafter disappear, and suggested the petitioner file an online application for result data. After hearing both sides, the Court allowed the petitioner to file a fresh online application and directed the respondent to issue the result data via email within three days of receipt. The petition was thereafter disposed of without cost.
4. Conclusion:
Petition Dismissed |
| Judgment :- |
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(Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to issue certified /duplicate copy of the score card bearing Roll No.4114009337 in NEET UG 2021 of the petitioner within a time frame as fixed by this Honble court)
1. This writ petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to issue the certified/duplicate copy of the score card of the petitioner.
2. Ms.Sunita Kumari, learned Standing counsel, takes notice on behalf of the 1st respondent, Ms.V.Sudha, learned Standing counsel, takes notice on behalf of the 2nd respondent and Mr.R.Thirunavukarasu, learned counsel, takes notice on behalf of the 3rd respondent.
3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal at the stage of admission itself.
4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner made a representation dated 27.04.2026 before the 1st respondent to issue the certified/duplicate copy of the score card of the petitioner bearing Roll No.4114009337 in NEET UG 2021, for the purpose of making application for screening test. The last date for filing application for screening test expires on 25.09.2026. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 1st respondent till date. Hence, this petition.
5. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the 1st respondent would submit that normally the score card will be available in the official website for a period of 90 days and thereafter, it will automatically disappear. Further, she would contend that now the right course available to the petitioner is to file an appropriate online application for issuance of his result data. Hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.
6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the respondents and also perused the entire materials available on record.
7. In the case on hand, the petitioner made a representation dated 27.04.2026 before the 1st respondent to issue the certified/duplicate copy of the score card of the petitioner bearing Roll No.4114009337 in NEET UG 2021, for the purpose of making application for screening test. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 1st respondent till date. It was also brought to the knowledge of this Court that the last date for filing application for screening test expires on 25.09.2026.
8. On the other hand, according to the respondent, the score card will be available in the official website only for a period of 90 days and thereafter, it will automatically disappear. Further, it was suggested by the 1st respondent that now, the petitioner can very well file an application for issuance of his result data.
9. In view of the above, this Court grants liberty to the petitioner to file a fresh online application for issuance of result data of the petitioner bearing Roll No.4114009337 in NEET UG 2021. In such case, the concerned respondent shall consider the said application and issue the result data of the petitioner vide e-mail communication within a period of 3 days from the date of receipt of such application.
10. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.
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