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K.Senthil v. Regional Transprot Authority

2025-06-27Honourable Mrs.Justice N. Mala4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.06.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.MALA K.Senthil .. petitioner vs Regional Transport Authority RTO Redhills Chennai - 600 052.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to cancel the RC book car bearing No.TN-18AH-2560 in the light of petitioner's representation dated 07.01.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Giribabu For Respondent : Mrs.C.Meera Arumugam, AGP

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed to direct the respondent to cancel the RC book of the car bearing No.TN-18AH-2560 in the light of petitioner's representation dated 07.01.2025.

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2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3. The petitioner purchased a Mahendra nuvo sport car bearing Reg.No.TN18-AH-2560 in the year 2016 and insured it with Acko General Insurance Company Limited for the period from 10.12.2021 to 09.12.2022. Unfortunately, on 21.08.2022, the car met with an accident and was extensively damaged beyond repair. Therefore, the petitioner approached the insurance company for the insurance claim. In the meanwhile, the petitioner also applied on 07.01.2025, for cancellation of Registration Certificate, to the Regional Transport Office, Redhills, by remitting requisite fees. But no action was taken on the petitioner's application. Hence, the petitioner filed the above writ petition for the aforesaid relief.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondent and perused the materials available on record.

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5. Under the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 07.01.2025, in the light of the communication of the insurance company dated 17.02.2025, and to pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. In the result, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 27.06.2025 Speaking order / Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No : Yes / No tsh To Regional Transport Authority RTO Redhills Chennai - 600 052.

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N. MALA , J.

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