P.Balamoorthi v. The Regional Transport Officer,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.05.2024 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P. B. BALAJI Writ Petition No14157 of 2024 P.Balamoorthi .. Petitioner

Versus

The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Office, Mettur, Salem District.

.. Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing 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 Mettur bus stand based on his representation dated 20.04.2024 within the time framed by this Court. For Petitioner :

Mr.T.Asokan For Respondent :

Mr.S.Prabakaran Government Advocate ***

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed 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 1/4

Mettur bus stand based on his representation dated 20.04.2024 within the time framed by this Court.

2. Heard Mr.T.Asokan, learned Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr.S.Prabakaran, learned Government Advocate, 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 concerned authority shall immediately examine the application made by the Petitioner including ascertaining as to whether the Petitioner would be entitled for the relief claimed;

(ii) if it is found that any other details or supporting documents is necessary, the deficiencies in that regard shall be informed in writing to the Petitioner requiring the same to be furnished within a time frame of not less than 15 days for the same;

(iii) in the event of not being satisfied with the requirements even 2/4

thereafter, an enquiry shall be conducted affording full opportunity of personal hearing to the Petitioner and all other persons concerned to explain their position in that regard;

(iv) a reasoned order shall be passed dealing with each of the contentions raised on merits and in accordance with law and the decision taken communicated under written acknowledgment;

(v) if the Petitioner is found entitled to any monetary benefits, the same shall be paid along with working-sheet showing its calculation within a period of three months from the date of passing of that order;

4. In the result, the Writ Petition is disposed on the aforesaid terms. No costs.

23.05.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No vrc To The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Office, Mettur, Salem District.

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P. B. BALAJI , J.

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