Manjula. T v. The Transport Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.07.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN T.Manjula.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Transport Commissioner, Chepauk, Chennai.

2.The Deputy Transport Commissioner, Madurai Region, Madurai.

3.The Regional Transport Officer, Madurai North, Madurai.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to refund life time tax amount of Rs.76,200/- to the petitioner's vehicle bearing registration No.TN 59 CK 9677 based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.11.2023. 1/6

For petitioner : Mr.D.Saranya For respondents : Mr.S.P.Maharajan Special Govrnment Pleader *****

ORDER

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents.

2. This Writ Petition has been filed for the relief of directing the respondents to refund life time tax amount of Rs.76,200/- to the petitioner's vehicle bearing registration No.TN 59 CK 9677 based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.11.2023.

3. At the time of admission, the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents has produced a copy of the proceedings of the third respondent/Regional Transport Officer, Madurai (North), dated 21.06.2024, wherein, it has been stated that after deducting usage charges, the total amount of Rs.71,544/- will be refunded. The copy of the said order is reproduced below: 2/6

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4. In view of the same, the respondents are directed to refund the aforesaid amount to the petitioner within 10 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

This Writ Petition is allowed, with above direction. No costs. Index : Yes / No 05.07.2024 Internet : Yes / No apd To 1.The Transport Commissioner, Chepauk, Chennai.

2.The Deputy Transport Commissioner, Madurai Region, Madurai.

3.The Regional Transport Officer, Madurai North, Madurai.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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