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S. SUNIL DUTT YADAV, C M JOSHI
Soundarya – Appellant
Versus
Karnataka Examination Authority Sampige Road 18th Cross Malleshwaram Bengaluru - 560012 – Respondent
JUDGMENT
S. Sunil Dutt Yadav J. - The petitioner has sought for issuance of writ of mandamus to direct the respondent-Karnataka Examination Authority to consider the representation dated 22.12.2022 vide Annexure-'F' and grant such other reliefs.
2. It is stated that petitioner hails from Basavakalyan, one of the backward parts of the State and due to bonafide reasons including lack of proper facilities etc., the petitioner's access to availability of computer and Internet facility being sparse, the petitioner could not get herself registered within the time prescribed by the Authority.
3. It is submitted that the time prescribed for registration to avail the benefit of counseling process was extended from 13.12.2022 to 17.12.2022 within which time the petitioner was able to get herself registered for the reasons as stated and pleaded in the petition.
4. The petitioner submits that she has made a representation dated 22.12.2022 at Annexure-'F' and has sought for affording her an opportunity to participate in the counseling process.
5. Sri. K.M.Prakash, learned counsel appearing for the Karnataka Examination Authority would submit that the date for registration have been extended from 13.
The court has the discretion to issue a writ of mandamus based on the peculiar facts of a case, directing an authority to take specific actions as an exception.
The court directed the Board to consider the institution's representation for registration of students, emphasizing fair opportunity for academic examinations despite technical setbacks.
Educational institutions facing technical obstacles in complying with procedural timelines must be accommodated for fairness in examination participation.
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