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7. Issue notice.

8. Ms.Monika Arora, CGSC accepts notice on behalf of Union of India (UOI) and Mr.T.Singhdev, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of National Medical Commission (NMC). They state that Dental Council of India (DCI) is a necessary and proper party. They further state that by way of present writ petition, an incorrect Regulation has been challenged. They also draw the attention of this Court to the interim order dated 01st August, 2023 passed in LPA No.571/2023 which is reproduced herein below:-

2. Issue notice. Mr. T. Singhdev and Mr. Farman Ali, learned counsel, accept notice on behalf of Respondent No. 1 and Respondents No. 2 and 3, respectively.

3. The Appellant is a qualified MBBS doctor, who has been assessed with 72% locomotor disability due to right brachial plexus injury. He is currently working as a Medical Officer in Rajasthan and was previously engaged with Respondent No. 2 - Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, as an ad-hoc doctor. Appellant asserts that he has performed all medical duties diligently, and without any complaints from supervisors or patients.

7. Mr. T. Singhdev, counsel for Respondent No. 1, submits that Appellant has not qualified NEET-PG as his score (260 marks) is below the qualifying criteria (i.e., 274 marks) for admission under the General-PwD category. Further, he submits that he cannot comment on the implications of Appellant's disability and his eligibility for admission under OBC-PwD category in the States.