K.M.Inbasekaran v. The Regional Transport Authrotiy Cum The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-06-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI WP NO. 41736 OF 2025 WMP No. 3746 of 2026 K.M.Inbasekaran Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Regional Transport Authority Cum The District Collector Dharmapuri District Dharmapuri 636 705 2.The Regional Transport Officer Regional Transport Office Dharmapuri 636 705 3.The Managing Director Tnstc Salem Ltd No 12 Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007 Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the 2nd respondent to consider the representation dated 16.10.2015 submitted by the petitioner and further direct the 2nd respondent to conduct an enquiry into the validity of the permits of the vehicles operated by the 3rd respondent departing form Hosur at 6.15 am to Salem and at 5.15 P.m to Dharmapuri and to take appropriate action to stop the said vehicles if they are found to be operating without valid permits For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Shanmugaraja I For Respondent:

Mr.M.Sivavarthanan for R1 & R2 Government Counsel Mr.M.Aswin for R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a direction, directing the 2nd respondent to consider the representation dated 16.10.2015 submitted by the petitioner and further direct the 2nd respondent to conduct an enquiry into the validity of the permits of the vehicles operated by the 3rd respondent departing

form Hosur at 6.15 am to Salem and at 5.15 P.m to Dharmapuri and to take appropriate action to stop the said vehicles if they are found to be operating without valid permits.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is the holder of a stage carriage permit. A temporary permit that was issued to the third respondent was revoked on 03.10.2025. Despite such revocation, the third respondent seems to be operating his vehicle. Hence, the writ petition.

3. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of the case directs the second respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.10.2015 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order, if not already considered.

5. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition stands closed. 19-06-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Regional Transport Authority

Cum The District Collector Dharmapuri District Dharmapuri 636 705 2.The Regional Transport Officer Regional Transport Office Dharmapuri 636 705 3.The Managing Director Tnstc Salem Ltd No 12 Ramakrishna Road, Salem 636 007

M.DHANDAPANI J.

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