Madras High CourtWP(MD)/19895/2021disposed of

Mareeswaran.S v. The Regional Transport Authority

2022-11-08Honourable Mr Justice Mohammed Shaffiq4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :08.11.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ S.Mareeswaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Transport Authority (cum) District Collector, O/o.District Collector, Thoothukudi.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Office, Thoothukudi.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take action against the violators which is represented in the petitioner's representation dated 03.10.2021.

For Petitioner :J.Nandhakumar For Respondents :Mr.T.Amjadkhan Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition is filed to direct the respondents to take action on the petitioner's representation dated 03.10.2021. 2.It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the share auto permit transferred by its original owners in respect of Vehicle No.TN25D0847 and TNOSE4861 is contrary to law. The petitioner has submitted his representation before the first respondent bringing the above to the notice of the 1st Respondent and requesting the 1st Respondent to take action. However, the said representation has not been considered until now. 3.Mr.T.Amjadkhan, learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that the representation would be considered and if needed appropriate action will be taken in accordance with law.

4.Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for in this writ petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents herein to consider the representaion of the petitioner, dated 03.10.2021 and pass appropriate 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, after affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the representation and it is open to the respondents to consider the same on its own merits. 5.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

08.11.2022 Index : Yes / No Speaking Order/Non-speaking order sbn To 1.The Regional Transport Authority(cum) District Collector, Thoothukudi.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Regional Transport Office, Thoothukudi.

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

sbn 08.11.2022