WP No. 26463 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 26463 of 2026 B.R.Keerthy ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Union of India Rep. by its Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110 069 2. The Controller of Examinations, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110 069 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to award 2.5 marks for the Question No.66 in B Series in paper-II-General Studies in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2026 vide Examination Notice No.5/2026-CSE, dated on 04.02.2026 to the petitioner and to permit the petitioner to write the Main examination Civil Services Preliminary examination-2026 which would be conducted by 1st respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr. Saravanan P. For Respondent(s): Mr. V.Chandrasekaran Senior Panel Counsel __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26463 of 2026 Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief:

“To direct the 2nd respondent to award 2.5 marks for the Question No.66 in B Series in paper-II-General Studies in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2026 vide Examination Notice No.5/2026-CSE, dated on 04.02.2026 to the petitioner and to permit the petitioner to write the Main examination Civil Services Preliminary examination-2026 which would be conducted by 1st respondent.” 2. Though a larger prayer has been sought in this writ petition, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice if the representation dated 22.06.2026 is considered and orders passed. 3. Therefore, without going into the merits of this case, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 22.06.2026 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 3 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 10-07-2026 KAN __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26463 of 2026 To 1. The Union of India Rep. by its Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110 069 2. The Controller of Examinations, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110 069 __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26463 of 2026 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 26463 of 2026 10-07-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

WP No. 26463 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA WP No. 26463 of 2026 B.R.Keerthy ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Union of India Rep. by its Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110 069 2. The Controller of Examinations, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110 069 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking writ of mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to award 2.5 marks for the Question No.66 in B Series in paper-II-General Studies in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2026 vide Examination Notice No.5/2026-CSE, dated on 04.02.2026 to the petitioner and to permit the petitioner to write the Main examination Civil Services Preliminary examination-2026 which would be conducted by 1st respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr. Saravanan P. For Respondent(s): Mr. V.Chandrasekaran Senior Panel Counsel __________ Page1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26463 of 2026 Order This writ petition is filed for the following relief:

“To direct the 2nd respondent to award 2.5 marks for the Question No.66 in B Series in paper-II-General Studies in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2026 vide Examination Notice No.5/2026-CSE, dated on 04.02.2026 to the petitioner and to permit the petitioner to write the Main examination Civil Services Preliminary examination-2026 which would be conducted by 1st respondent.” 2. Though a larger prayer has been sought in this writ petition, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice if the representation dated 22.06.2026 is considered and orders passed. 3. Therefore, without going into the merits of this case, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 22.06.2026 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 3 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 10-07-2026 KAN __________ Page2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26463 of 2026 To 1. The Union of India Rep. by its Secretary, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110 069 2. The Controller of Examinations, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110 069 __________ Page3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26463 of 2026 P.T.ASHA J. KAN WP No. 26463 of 2026 10-07-2026 __________ Page4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis