Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9693/2017disposed of

S. Rajendra Prasad v. The Regional Transport Authori

2017-05-24Honourable Mr Justice M.V. Muralidaran2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.05.2017

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.V.MURALIDARAN W.P.(MD)No.9693 of 2017 and W.M.P.(MD)No.7441 of 2017 S.Rajendra Prasad ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Transport Authority, Nagercoil,Kanyakumari District.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Nagercoil,Kanyakumari District. .... Respondents PRAYER : Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to permit the petitioner's Mini Bus to operate from Hindu College, Chettikulam Junction and Nagercoil Anna Bus Stand bearing registration Nos:TN-74-K-6327 & TN-21-AX-2799 as per the Transport Commissioner's circular letter in R.No.90919/E2/2000 dated 29.11.2000 while ply on the route Nagercoil anna Bus Stand to CTM Puram forthwith.

For Petitioner : Mr.H.Velavadhas For Respondents : Mr.K.P.Krishnadas Government Advocate

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks for a Writ of Mandamus Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to permit the petitioner's Mini Bus to operate from Hindu College, Chettikulam Junction and Nagercoil Anna Bus Stand bearing registration Nos:TN-74-K-6327 & TN-21-AX-2799 as per the Transport Commissioner's circular letter in R.No.90919/E2/2000 dated 29.11.2000 while ply on the route Nagercoil anna Bus Stand to CTM Puram forthwith. 2.The learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that it would suffice if the representation of the petitioner is directed to be disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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4.In view of the limited scope of the prayer, without going into the merits of the matter, respondents are directed to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 04.05.2017, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after providing an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner.

5.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.

SD/- ASSISTANT REGISTRAR(CS-III) /TRUE COPY/ SUB ASSISTANT REGISTRAR To 1.The Regional Transport Authority, Nagercoil,Kanyakumari District.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Nagercoil,Kanyakumari District.

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