Santhanam v. The Regional Transport Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.02.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Santhanam ... Petitioner versus

1. The Regional Transport Officer, Dindigul.

2. The Motor Vehicle Inspector, Vedasandur, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to issue a Badge License to the petitioner by considering the application No.466368419 dated 13.02.2024 and representations dated 31.01.2024 and 08.02.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Leninkumar For Respondents : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia Special Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner has applied for a batch licence on 13.02.2024 and has filed this writ petition for a Mandamus, directing the respondents to issue a batch licence to the petitioner by considering his application dated 13.02.2024.

2. Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents and submits that based on the petitioner's application, the respondents have sought for a report from the Police as mandated as per Circular No.43/2000 (Lr.No. 74567/H2/99) dated 23.03.2020. On receipt of the police verification report, they would verify as to whether the petitioner is capable for driving the heavy vehicles and thereafter, they would issue the batch licence to the petitioner. The said process would be completed within a period of four weeks.

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3. Recording the submissions made by the learned Special Government Pleader, this writ petition is closed. No costs. 19.02.2024 NCC : Yes / No.

Index : Yes / No.

Internet: Yes / No.

ogy To

1. The Regional Transport Officer, Dindigul.

2. The Motor Vehicle Inspector, Vedasandur, Dindigul District.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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