IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 19.01.2026 CORAM :

THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY and W.M.P.Nos.55891, 55894, 55896 and 55897 of 2025 Thandapani Pillai and Sons Educational Charitable Trust, Rep. by its Managing Trustee, No.10A Perumal East Street Nagapattinam Educational Agency, Sir Issac Newton College of Physiotherapy, Andhanapeetai Post, Pappakoil, Nagapattinam – 611 102. .. Petitioner Versus

1. Union of India, Represented by the Secretary to Government, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Room No.402-D, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi – 110 011. 2. State of Tamil Nadu Represented by the Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

3. Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Represented by its Registrar, 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, Chennai – 600 032.

4. The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession, Represented by its Secretary, 2nd Floor, Academic Block, NIHFW Campus, Munirka, New Delhi – 110 067.

5. Tamil Nadu State Allied and Healthcare Council Represented by its Secretary, No.359-361, DMS Complex, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 006.

6. The Director of Medical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, Kilpauk, C