S.Mohammed Ali v. The Regional Transport Officer

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.05.2024 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE R.KALAIMATHI W.P.No.13207 of 2024 S. Mohammed Ali ... Petitioner Vs.

The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport office, Attur, Salem District.

... Respondent PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondent to receive the petitioner's application with the prescribed fees to be paid and to grant CNG Auto permit to operate the vehicle within 30 K.M Radius distance from Salem Town Bus Stand based on his representation dated 20.04.2024 within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Ms.A.Nethra For Respondent : Mr.N.Naveen Kumar Government Advocate (M.V) - - - - - 1/4

O R D E R

The Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to receive the petitioner's application dated 20.04.2024 with the prescribed fees to be paid and to grant CNG Auto permit to operate the vehicle within 30 K.M Radius distance from Salem Town Bus Stand.

2.Heard Ms.A.Nethra, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.N.Naveen Kumar, learned Government Advocate (M.V), who takes notice for the respondent and perused the materials placed on record, apart from the pleadings of the parties.

3. Having regard to the limited nature of relief sought, this Court without expressing any view on the merits of the controversy involved, passes the following order:- (i) the respondent to examine the application of the petitioner dated 20.04.2024 by ascertaining as to whether the petitioner would be entitled for the relief claimed;

(ii) if it is found that any details or supporting documents are necessary, the deficiencies in that regard shall be informed in writing to the petitioner requiring the same to be furnished within a time frame. 2/4

(iii) in the event of not being satisfied with the requirements even thereafter, an enquiry shall be conducted affording opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and (iv) a reasoned order shall be passed dealing with each of the contentions raised in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the above terms, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

09.05.2024 asi/uma 3/4

R.KALAIMATHI, J.

asi/uma To The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport office, Attur, Salem District.

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