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5. When the petition was first taken up for hearing on 06.12.2021, Mr. Varma drew my attention to the DCI's guidelines dated 16.04.2020, which contemplate a relaxation in the tenure of internship in order to permit passing out candidates to pursue career opportunities without loss of time. The said guidelines were reiterated by a further notification dated 28.04.2021. In view of this submission, Mr. T. Singhdev, learned counsel for the DCI, and Mr. Ruchir Mishra, learned counsel for the Union, were requested to take instructions.

6. Mr. Singhdev today submits on instructions that the guidelines issued by the DCI do contemplate the grant of a relaxation in the internship conditions. The decision, however, has to be taken by the concerned university and not by the DCI. If a university considers it appropriate on the basis of the facts and circumstances prevailing in a particular case, a candidate can be issued a degree certificate without completing the one year internship. He submits that this is a matter for the concerned dental college and the university to decide.

11. Mr. Varma submits that, in the light of the clarification given by Mr. Singhdev today, the petitioner will approach the University immediately for waiver of the remaining period of her internship. However, the contention on behalf of the Union is that it has already sent joining letters to 17 other candidates who have fulfilled the eligibility conditions as on the date stipulated. Major Katyanan states that some candidates in the reserve list have also been asked to report to the OTA. In these circumstances, the best that can be done for the petitioner is to permit her to approach the University in terms of the Emphasis supplied.