P. Irudaya Thatheus, v. The Regional Transport Authority

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-08-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA

1. P. Irudaya Thatheus, S/o Pitchaimuthu, 16/20d, Palamara Thottam Karumathampatti, Coimbatore 641 659 Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Regional Transport Authority Tirupur Region South Collectorate, Tiruppur Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance Directing the respondent to pass early orders on the application of the petitioner dated 14.7.2025 for the grant of additional Minibus permit on the route VINASHILINGAMPALAYAM PIRIVU TO SEMMANDAMPALAYAM VAO OFFICE.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.H. Rajasekar K.R.Samraat For Respondent:

Mr.V.Manoharan, AGP

ORDER

(1)Mr.V.Manoharan, learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. With the consent of both the learned counsels, the main writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. (2)The writ petition is filed for a mandamus directing the respondent to pass early orders on the application of the petitioner dated 14.7.2025 for the grant of additional Minibus permit, on the route Vinashilingampalayam Pirvu to Semmandampalayam VAO Office.

(3)The petitioner is an existing permit holder and was granted Mini Bus permit for the vehicle No.TN-68-H-9879, to operate on route Vinashilingampalayam Pirivu to Semmandampalayam VAO Office. Pursuant to the Notification in G.O.Ms.33, Home [Tr.I] dated 24.01.2025 superseded by another Notification in G.O.Ms.No.198, Home [Tr.I] dated 28.04.2025, the respondent identified and surveyed various routes in Tiruppur District and called for applications by issuing Gazette Notification. The petitioner states that under Sl.No.4 sub-

clause [XI] in the Notification, the Regional Transport Authority was empowered to consider the grant of additional permits based on passenger density or potential. The petitioner further states that the existing permit holders of the Mini buses were given preference to claim additional grant of permits on the routes granted to such permit holders. The petitioner therefore filed an application on 14.07.2025, for grant of additional permit on the same route Vinashilingampalayam Pirivu to Semmandampalayam VAO Office. However, the said application was not considered and is kept pending. Therefore, the petitioner was constrained to file the above writ petition for the aforesaid relief.

(4)Heard both sides and also perused the materials placed on record. (5)In view of the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited prayer sought for in the writ petition, a direction is issued to the respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's application dated 14.07.2025, 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)The writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs. 22-08-2025 AP Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Regional Transport Authority Tirupur Region South Collectorate, Tiruppur

N.MALA J.

AP 22-08-2025