Supreme Court orders Tamil Nadu to revert 151 unfilled super-speciality seats to DGHS by 29.07.2026
The case concerns a dispute between the Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association and the Union of India regarding the allocation of unfilled super-speciality medical seats. The Court issued directions on how these seats should be handled during the second round of counselling.
Petitioners: Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association & Anr.; Respondents: Union of India & Ors.; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe.
- Directed the State of Tamil Nadu to revert 151 unfilled super-speciality seats to the DGHS by 29.07.2026.
- Directed the DGHS to complete the second round of counselling expeditiously.
- Ordered that counselling be conducted on the same percentile.
- Directed that if the percentile is reduced after the second round, 50% of such seats shall be reverted to Tamil Nadu and the remaining 50% filled by DGHS.
- Re-listed the matter on 18.08.2026.
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| Official title | NEET-SS | Will Return All Unfilled Super-Speciality Seats To Tamil Nadu, Union Tells Supreme Court |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | TAMIL NADU MEDICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION & ANR v UOI|WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 771 OF 2026", |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | 2026-08-18 |
| Documents | 1 |