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Suresh v. The Regional Transport Officer,

2026-05-13Honourable Mrs.Justice L.Victoria Gowri4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13-05-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI and W.M.P.No.20574 of 2026

1. Suresh S/o.Devarajan

2. Ranjit Kumar S/o.Sakthivel

3. Baskaran S/o.Sellamuthu ..Petitioners Vs The Regional Transport officer, Salem East, Salem District.

..Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to receive the petitioner's application dated 05.05.2026 submitted in Form CCPA, along with the prescribed fee, for the grant of Auto Rickshaw to operate within a radius of 30 kilometers 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. For Petitioners :

Mr.L.S.Janarthananraj For Respondent :

Mr.P.Balathandayutham Special Government Pleader *****

ORDER

W.M.P.No.20574 of 2026 filed seeking permission to petitioners to file a single writ petition is ordered subject to payment of separate Court fee.

2. Seeking a direction to the respondent to receive the petitioner's application dated 05.05.2026 submitted in Form CCPA for grant of auto riskshaw permit to operate within a radius of 30 kilometers from the limits of Salem Corporation, Salem District, this writ petition is filed.

3. Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioner's application could be appreciated only if the same is made online.

4. In view of the same, the petitioner is directed to submit the Form CCPA through online. On receipt of the same, the respondent is directed to consider the same and pass appropriate orders within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of online application from the petitioner.

This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 13-05-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gm/gpa To The Regional Transport officer, Salem East, Salem District.

L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

gm/gpa 13-05-2026