Madras High CourtWP/13370/2026disposed of

Velvizhi v. The Regional Transport Officer

2026-04-10Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10.04.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Velvizhi W/o.Rangaraj ..Petitioner Vs The Regional Transport Officer, Salem West, Salem District.

..Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 23.03.2026 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of Auto Rickshaw to operate within a radius of 30 Kms. from the limits of Salem Corporation, Salem District and consequently, direct the respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders thereon, in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner :

Mr.L.S.Janarthananraj For Respondent :

Mr.K.Surendran Additional Government Pleader *****

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondent to grant Auto Rickshaw permit to the petitioner to operate the vehicle within the radius of 30 kms. distance from Salem Corporation, Salem District, based on the petitioner's application dated 23.03.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner seeks for auto rickshaw permit. The petitioner had submitted an application on 23.03.2026 in Form CCPA for the said purpose with the respondent. Since the said application has not been considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.K.Surendran, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondent if the petitioner's application dated 23.03.2026, as stated supra, is considered on merits and in accordance with law after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's application.

5. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's application dated 23.03.2026 seeking for grant of auto rickshaw permit in his favour to operate the vehicle within the radius of 30 kms. from Salem Corporation, Salem District, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

This writ petition is disposed with the above directions. No costs. 10.04.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gm To The Regional Transport Officer, Salem West, Salem District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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