K.Janaki v. The Regional Transport Authority

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.04.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Janaki ... Petitioner Vs.

The Regional Transport Authority, Coimbatore Region Collectorate, South, Coimbatore - 641 018.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to consider the application of the petitioner dated 20.01.2026 fort the variation of condition of permit of Stage carriage-Minibus to operate on the route ONDIPUDUR to TITAN BUS STOP.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Padmanabhan For Respondent : Ms.C.Meera Arumugam Additional Government Pleader ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

The petitioner seeks variation of the permit conditions through her application, dated 20.01.2026 filed as per provisions of Section 80(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1968.

2. Ms.C.Meera Arumugam, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

3. The proposed variation involves modification of the route from Ondipudur to Titan Bus Stop by curtailing uneconomical portions and incorporating more feasible areas for improved transport service. Since the aforesaid application, dated 20.01.2026 has not been considered by the respondents, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's application as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law, 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.

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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 20.01.2026 filed u/s 80(3) of the MV Act seeking variation of the permit conditions as prayed for in the said application, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner and after hearing all the necessary parties, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

24.04.2026 Index : Yes / No (1⁄2) Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To The Regional Transport Authority, Coimbatore Region Collectorate, South, Coimbatore - 641 018.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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