K. Mohamed Abdul Kader v. The Regional Transport Authority
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.11.2020
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Mohamed Abdul Kader .. Petitioner Vs.
1.The Regional Transport Authority, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.
2.The Secretary, The Regional Transport Authority, Sankarankovil.
.. Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to consider, dispose of and pass orders forthwith on the petitioner's application dated 12.03.2020 for the grant of Stage Carriage Permit to ply on the routes Puliangudi Bus Stand to Tirunelveli Vaindhakulam MGR New Bus Stand (via) Sankarankovil, Devarkulam.
For Petitioner : Ms.Chamundi Bose For Respondents : Ms.V.P.M.Vaishnevi Government Advocate
ORDER
(This Matter was heard through the Video Conferencing) This Writ Petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 12.03.2020 for the grant of Stage Carriage Permit to ply on the routes Puliangudi Bus Stand to Tirunelveli, Vaindhakulam MGR New Bus Stand (via) Sankarankovil, Devarkulam.
2. Ms.V.P.M.Vaishnevi, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
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3. Heard Ms.Chamundi Bose, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms.V.P.M.Vaishnevi, learned Government Advocate for the respondents.
4. It is the case of the petitioner that he has satisfied all the requirements for the grant of Stage Carriage permit in his favour to ply his bus in the routes Puliangudi Bus Stand to Tirunelveli Vaindhakulam MGR New Bus Stand (via) Sankarankovil, Devarkulam. He has applied for Stage Carriage permit for the said route with the respondents on 12.03.2020. It is his case that till date, the said application has not been considered by the respondents. In such circumstances, he has filed this Writ Petition.
5. The relief sought for in this Writ Petition is an innocuous relief. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents if the relief sought for by the petitioner is granted by this Court.
6. Admittedly, the petitioner has submitted an application for Stage Carriage Permit for the routes Puliangudi Bus Stand to Tirunelveli Vaindhakulam MGR New Bus Stand (via) Sankarankovil, Devarkulam.. It is also his case that he has satisfied all the requirements with the respondents for the grant of Stage Carriage permit. He has also sent reminders to the respondents on 21.05.2020 and 26.06.2020. According to him, till date, his application has not been considered by the respondents.
7. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 12.03.2020 for the grant of Stage Carriage permit to ply on the routes Puliangudi Bus Stand to Tirunelveli Vaindhakulam MGR New Bus Stand (via) Sankarankovil, Devarkulam and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
8. With the aforesaid direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
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To 1.The Regional Transport Authority, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.
2.The Secretary, The Regional Transport Authority, Sankarankovil.
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