Sharmila S v. The District Collector Cum Regional Transport Authority

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.04.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY S.Sharmila ... Petitioner vs.

1.The District Collector cum Regional Transport Authority, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, O/o.Regional Transport Officer, Trichy West, Pirattiyur, Trichy District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to proceed the petitioner's application dated 23.03.2026 as per the Clause - VI A of Modification as per the G.O.Ms.No.113, dated 04.03.2026 and grant proceedings on the route Chathiram Bus Stand to Panjapur Bus Stand forthwith and for other reliefs.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.C.Asaithambi For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader 1/5

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to process the petitioner's application dated 23.03.2026 in terms of Clause (VI-A) of the modification issued in G.O.Ms.No.113 dated 04.03.2026 and to grant proceedings for the route from Chathiram Bus Stand to Panjapur Bus Stand and for other reliefs. 2.Upon hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and perusing the material records of the case, the grievance of the petitioner is that, under the original provision, the Regional Transport Authority was required to identify the route. However, by way of modification, the provision now enables the petitioner to identify the route and submit an application. Pursuant to the said modification, the petitioner has submitted an application dated 23.03.2026, which is still pending consideration. It is therefore necessary for the first respondent to pass orders on the said application in accordance with law.

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3.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that since the petitioner has already made the application, the same will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed in accordance with law, if ample time is granted. 4.In view thereof, the application of the petitioner dated 23.03.2026 shall be taken up by the first respondent and the same shall be considered as expeditiously as possible and final orders shall be passed, in any event, not later than three months from the date of receipt of a web copy of this order.

5.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 27.04.2026 (2/6) NCC : Yes / No ps 3/5

To 1.The District Collector cum Regional Transport Authority, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, O/o.Regional Transport Officer, Trichy West, Pirattiyur, Trichy District.

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D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY , J.

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