Arunachalapandiyan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.06.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.S.SUNDAR W.P.(MD).No.20717 of 2016 Arunachalapandiyan ..Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Secretary Regional Transport Authority, Sangarankovil, Tirunelveli District.

.. Respondents PRAYER : Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permit to the petitioner to run the spare mini bus based upon the application dated 27.06.2016.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Prabhu For Respondents : Mr.N.S.Karthigeyan, Additional Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

This Writ petition has been filed by the petitioner for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to grant permit to the petitioner to run the spare mini bus based upon the application dated 27.06.2016.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents. By consent, the Writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3. Though the Writ petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to give positive direction to the respondents to grant permit to the petitioner, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction issued to respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 27.06.2016 and pass appropriate orders within a time stipulated by this Court.

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4. Having regard to the limited scope of the request of the

learned counsel for the Writ petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court is inclined to issue the following direction:- "The respondent 1 and 2 are directed to consider the application of the petitioner, dated 27.06.2016, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order."

6. Accordingly, the Writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(Records) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Secretary Regional Transport Authority, Sangarankovil, Tirunelveli District.

+1cc to SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER in SR. No.59413 +1cc to M/s.K.PRABHU Advocate in SR. No.59302 GNS/SMI JS/RSK/SAR.4/14.6.2017/2P-5C ORDER MADE IN W.P.(MD).No.20717 of 2016 08.06.2017 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/