Summary: Gayathri Lakka, a student aiming for medical admission in Telangana, wins the right to be considered a local candidate after a court ruling. This decision could impact her chances of getting into a medical college under the Competent Authority Quota.
Gayathri Lakka, a 20-year-old student, asked the court to recognize her as a 'Local Candidate' for medical college admissions in Telangana. She had completed her schooling up to 10th grade in Telangana. However, because her father, who works for the Railway Protection Force, was transferred, she had to finish her 11th and 12th grades in Andhra Pradesh.
The case was heard by Chief Justice Sri Aparesh Kumar Singh and Justice G.M. Mohiuddin. The court looked at a previous decision by the highest court in The State of Telangana v. Kalluri Naga Narasimha Abhiram and a government order (G.O.Ms.No.150) to decide that Gayathri could be considered a local candidate if she met specific requirements.
"The petitioner is allowed to approach the University with the necessary certificates to be treated as a local candidate." - Court Order
To be considered a local candidate, Gayathri must provide:
The court has given Gayathri the freedom to submit these certificates to Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences. If she fulfills these conditions, the university will consider her as a local candidate for the MBBS/BDS admissions.
"The university should make a decision as quickly as possible after these certificates are submitted." - Court Order
The court's decision allows Gayathri to be considered a local candidate if she provides the necessary documents. This is an important step for her and could help other students in similar situations. The case was concluded with no extra costs involved, and any pending applications were closed.
