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2025 DAILYLAW 89974 (PNJ)

VASU BANSAL v. UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

CWP/23217/2025 · 2025-08-19

Rohit Kapoor, To Be Nominated

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA 285 VASU BANSAL UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS CORAM: HON’BLE HON’BLE MR. Present : Mr Ms. Promila for respondents No.1 and 2. Mr. Ravi Sharma, Standing counsel for respondent No.3. **** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA 1. The petitioner has challenged notice dated 06.08.2025 annexed with this petition as eligible for admission The petitioner submits that he had also applied for admission in the NRI category and that he has been wrongly excluded from the process of counseling. 2. Taking note of the contention urged on behalf of the petitioner, this Court has called upon the respondents to obtain instructions. Instructions have been received by learned co that the process was initiated dated 02.08.2025, calling upon the NRI candidates to apply in the format IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No. Date of decision: VASU BANSAL Versus UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHWANI KUMAR HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Mr. Puneet Gupta, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Promila Nain, Sr. Panel counsel for respondents No.1 and 2. Mr. Ravi Sharma, Standing counsel for respondent No.3. **** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, J. (Oral) The petitioner has challenged notice dated 06.08.2025 annexed with this petition as Annexure P-10, whereby, eligible for admission to M.B.B.S course in NRI quota The petitioner submits that he had also applied for admission in the NRI category and that he has been wrongly excluded from the process of Taking note of the contention urged on behalf of the petitioner, s called upon the respondents to obtain instructions. Instructions have been received by learned counsel for the respondents, that the process was initiated by the Central Government pursuant to notice dated 02.08.2025, calling upon the NRI candidates to apply in the format IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP No.23217 of 2025 (O&M) Date of decision: 19.08.2025 …. Petitioner …. Respondent ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA ROHIT KAPOOR , Advocate for the petitioner. Nain, Sr. Panel counsel Mr. Ravi Sharma, Standing counsel for respondent No.3. The petitioner has challenged notice dated 06.08.2025 annexed whereby, a list of candidates found in NRI quota, has been published. The petitioner submits that he had also applied for admission in the NRI category and that he has been wrongly excluded from the process of Taking note of the contention urged on behalf of the petitioner, s called upon the respondents to obtain instructions. Instructions unsel for the respondents, who pointed out by the Central Government pursuant to notice dated 02.08.2025, calling upon the NRI candidates to apply in the format The petitioner has challenged notice dated 06.08.2025 annexed list of candidates found has been published. The petitioner submits that he had also applied for admission in the NRI category and that he has been wrongly excluded from the process of Taking note of the contention urged on behalf of the petitioner, s called upon the respondents to obtain instructions. Instructions who pointed out by the Central Government pursuant to notice dated 02.08.2025, calling upon the NRI candidates to apply in the format Jyoti 2025.08.21 16:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP No.23217 of 2025 indicated in the notice within the time permitted. The specific requirement as per the notice reads as under: documents to MCC on email id 05:00 P.M of 02.08.2025 to 05:00 P.M of 03.08.2025 they can choose NRI seats on the MCC portal. 3. It has been pointed out that the requirement of submitting the sworn affidavit format, acknowledging that the bona fee of the candidate declaration made by the candidate at page 54 of this petition is also incorrect. 4. In response to the above, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that an NRI certificate has b which is authenticated by the submitted that the affidavit authenticated by the has also been uploaded, therefore, there is no shortcoming i the petitioner. 5. Undisputedly, notice dated 02.08.2025 submit his application on the specified website by email between 02.08.2025 to CWP No.23217 of 2025 (O&M) indicated in the notice within the time permitted. The specific requirement as per the notice reads as under:- “Such candidates should sen documents to MCC on email id ug.ori.mec@gmail.com 05:00 P.M of 02.08.2025 to 05:00 P.M of 03.08.2025 they can choose NRI seats on the MCC portal.  NEET Score Card of candidate issued by NTA  Sworn Affidavit endorsed by th per MEA approved Format showing that the Bonafide Guardian will hear the entire course fee of the candidate. (Certificate from the Consulate issued within last 06 months).  Relationship & Family Tree (Notarized)  Self-Attested Declaration in the format given below” It has been pointed out that the requirement of submitting the sworn affidavit, endorsed by the concerned embassy format, acknowledging that the bona fide guardian will bear the entire course of the candidate, has not been annexed. It is also pointed out that the declaration made by the candidate at page 54 of this petition is also incorrect. In response to the above, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that an NRI certificate has been issued to the petitioner on 02.06.2025 which is authenticated by the High Commission of India at submitted that the affidavit authenticated by the has also been uploaded, therefore, there is no shortcoming i Undisputedly, notice dated 02.08.2025 submit his application on the specified website by email between 02.08.2025 to -2- indicated in the notice within the time permitted. The specific requirement as “Such candidates should send the following scanned ug.ori.mec@gmail.com from 05:00 P.M of 02.08.2025 to 05:00 P.M of 03.08.2025 so that they can choose NRI seats on the MCC portal. NEET Score Card of candidate issued by NTA Sworn Affidavit endorsed by the concerned embassy as per MEA approved Format showing that the Bonafide Guardian will hear the entire course fee of the candidate. (Certificate from the Consulate issued Relationship & Family Tree (Notarized) ion in the format given below” It has been pointed out that the requirement of submitting the endorsed by the concerned embassy, as per the MEA approved fide guardian will bear the entire course has not been annexed. It is also pointed out that the declaration made by the candidate at page 54 of this petition is also incorrect. In response to the above, learned counsel for the petitioner een issued to the petitioner on 02.06.2025 Commission of India at Singapore. It is submitted that the affidavit authenticated by the Notary Public at Singapore, has also been uploaded, therefore, there is no shortcoming in the application of Undisputedly, notice dated 02.08.2025, required the candidate to submit his application on the specified website by email between 02.08.2025 to indicated in the notice within the time permitted. The specific requirement as It has been pointed out that the requirement of submitting the as per the MEA approved fide guardian will bear the entire course has not been annexed. It is also pointed out that the In response to the above, learned counsel for the petitioner een issued to the petitioner on 02.06.2025 . It is ore, n the application of required the candidate to submit his application on the specified website by email between 02.08.2025 to Jyoti 2025.08.21 16:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP No.23217 of 2025 03.08.2025. The requirement of submitting a sworn affidavit concerned embassy, as has already been noticed above, is clearly reflected from the notice dated 02.08.2025 6. We have perused the record of the pr substance in the objection of the respondents inasmuch as no such sworn affidavit containing endorsement of the concerned embassy has been placed on record. Once the essential formality for grant of benefit to the petitioner has not been completed, we cannot take any exception to the action of Union of India in not short listing the informed that the petitioner has scored only (UG) 2025 examination and present petition is 6. Pending applications, if AUGUST 19, 2025 Jyoti-IV CWP No.23217 of 2025 (O&M) 03.08.2025. The requirement of submitting a sworn affidavit concerned embassy, as has already been noticed above, is clearly reflected from the notice dated 02.08.2025 We have perused the record of the pr nce in the objection of the respondents inasmuch as no such sworn vit containing endorsement of the concerned embassy has been placed on record. Once the essential formality for grant of benefit to the petitioner has not been completed, we cannot take any exception to the action of Union of India in not short listing the petitioner for the course. We are otherwise informed that the petitioner has scored only 238 marks out of 720 in the NEET (UG) 2025 examination and his merit is otherwise low present petition is dismissed. Pending applications, if any, also stands disposed of. (ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA (ROHIT KAPOOR AUGUST 19, 2025 Whether speaking/reasoned: Yes/No. Whether reportable : Yes/No -3- 03.08.2025. The requirement of submitting a sworn affidavit, endorsed by the concerned embassy, as has already been noticed above, is clearly reflected We have perused the record of the present petition and find nce in the objection of the respondents inasmuch as no such sworn vit containing endorsement of the concerned embassy has been placed on record. Once the essential formality for grant of benefit to the petitioner has not been completed, we cannot take any exception to the action of Union of petitioner for the course. We are otherwise 238 marks out of 720 in the NEET his merit is otherwise low. Accordingly, the any, also stands disposed of. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA) JUDGE ROHIT KAPOOR) JUDGE Yes/No. Yes/No y the concerned embassy, as has already been noticed above, is clearly reflected esent petition and find nce in the objection of the respondents inasmuch as no such sworn vit containing endorsement of the concerned embassy has been placed on record. Once the essential formality for grant of benefit to the petitioner has not been completed, we cannot take any exception to the action of Union of petitioner for the course. We are otherwise 238 marks out of 720 in the NEET . Accordingly, the ) Jyoti 2025.08.21 16:51 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document