Madras High CourtWP/18817/2024disposed of

K.Prema v. The Regional Transport Officer

2024-07-18Honourable Mrs Justice V.Bhavani Subbaroyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 18.07.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN K.Prema ...

Petitioner versus The Regional Transport Officer, Salem West, Salem District.

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Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 24.06.2024 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within radius of 30km distance from Salem Town old Bus stand, Salem.

For Petitioner :

Mr.A.Ganesan For Respondent :

Mr.M.Venkateswaran, Spl.GP 1/4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to receive the application of the petitioner dated 24.06.2024 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within radius of 30km distance from Salem Town old Bus stand, Salem. 2.

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent. 3.

The issue involved in the present writ petition was dealt with in detail in the earlier Writ Petition in W.P.No.18034 of 2020 dated 11.12.2020. This Court after considering the earlier order passed in this regard, issued direction to the concerned Regional Transport Officer. Similar orders can also be issued in the present case, since, the said order will ensure to the benefit of the petitioner also. 4.

In the result, this writ petition is disposed of, with a direction to the respondent to receive the application of the petitioner dated 24.06.2024 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of 2/4

Auto Rickshaw Permit and consider the same, on its own merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 18.07.2024 Speaking order / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No : Yes / No tsh To The Regional Transport Officer, Salem West, Salem District.

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V.BHAVANI SUBBAROYAN , J.

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