Madras High CourtWP/10551/2023disposed of

R.Baskar v. Inspector Police

2023-04-05Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 05-04-2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM R.Baskar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Inspector of Police, TIW T1 Tambaram Police Station, Chennai.

2.The Licensing Authority cum Regional Transport Officer, Tambaram, Chennai-45.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent herein to return the original driving license (DL No.TN 31 Y 19970002642) to the petitioner forthwith.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Hariharan For Respondents : Mr.C.Selvaraj, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents brought to the notice of this Court that the Licensing Authority cum Regional Transport Officer has suspended the Driving License of the petitioner and an enquiry is contemplated.

2. Thus the petitioner has to participate in the process of enquiry and defend his case in the manner known to law. The Licensing Authority has to conduct an adjudication of the issues and thereafter take a decision on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible.

3. With the abovesaid observations, the writ petition stands disposed of. However, there shall be no order as to costs. 05-04-2023 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No Speaking order/Non-Speaking order Svn

To 1.Inspector of Police, TIW T1 Tambaram Police Station, Chennai.

2.The Licensing Authority cum Regional Transport Officer, Tambaram, Chennai-45.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

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