P.Subramani v. The Regional Transport Authority Cum

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN P.Subramani ... Petitioner -vs1.The Regional Transport Authority cum District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to receive the petitioner's Application dated 16.07.2025 along with fee, forward the same to the first respondent to pass an order for renewal of permit in respect of the Mini Bus bearing Registration No.TN-69-4077 for the period of 17.11.2020 to 16.11.2025 to ply on the route Peramangalam to Palaiyanallur Singaram Rice Mill (Mannachanallur), within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.C.Asaithambi For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner, a permit holder under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, failed to renew the permit for the period commencing from 16.11.2020.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that, due to the lockdown imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was unable to revive his business and therefore, did not operate the bus. It is submitted that the petitioner has now attempted to revive his business and accordingly, filed an application for renewal of the permit along with payment of the requisite fee for the delay, in terms of Rule 193-A of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

3. It is further submitted that the second respondent has, however, refused to receive the said application, which is required for the first respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders for renewing the permit beyond the stipulated period.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's application will be received, subject to the petitioner complying with the other statutory requirements.

5. Recording the above submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to receive the petitioner's application, as and when the petitioner tenders the necessary charges and forward the same to the first respondent forthwith. The first respondent shall thereafter pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

NCC : Yes / No 04.08.2025 Index : Yes / No smn2 To:- 1.The Regional Transport Authority cum District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli District.

C.SARAVANAN , J.

smn2 W .P.(MD)No.21179 of 2025 04.08.2025