K. Muthu v. The Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE VIVEK KUMAR SINGH K.Muthu ... Petitioner -vs1.The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Madurai-North (RTO), Karpagam Nagar, Madurai - 625 007.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Office, Vadipatti-Unit Office, Vadipatti, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 herein to change the name in the R.C.Book by surrendering petitioner's vehicle Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. (Maxi Cab) Tourist Vehicle 2010 Model bearing Registration No.TN-59-AY-5524 based on petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2025, within the time frame to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mandhiralingeswaran

For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents herein to change the name in the R.C.Book, by surrendering the petitioner's vehicle Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. (Maxi Cab) Tourist Vehicle 2010 Model bearing Registration No.TN-59-AY-5524, based on the petitioner's representation dated 19.02.2025.

2. With the consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. Seeking to effect name transfer in the R.C. book of the vehicle belonging to the petitioner, bearing Registration No.TN-59-AY-5524, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 19.02.2025. Since no action has been taken on the matter, the petitioner has approached this Court with the present writ petition.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that if the petitioner produces all the relevant documents to

put forth his case before the second respondent, the same will be considered in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5. Recording the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of, with a direction to the petitioner to submit all the relevant documents before the second respondent within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Upon receipt of such documents, the second respondent shall consider the same on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within one month thereafter. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No 24.03.2025 Index : Yes / No smn2 To:- 1.The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Madurai-North (RTO), Karpagam Nagar, Madurai - 625 007.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Office, Vadipatti-Unit Office, Vadipatti, Madurai District.

VIVEK KUMAR SINGH , J.

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