Sutharsan S (Minor) v. The District Collector Cum The Regional Transport Authority

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.09.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Sutharsan, Rep. by his Father and Guardian, K.Sundar.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector cum The Regional Transport Authority, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Ramanathapuram.

3.M.Vijaya Balaji ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioner's joint application in respect of transfer of ownership of vehicle bearing registration No.TN 47 AM-1411 plying on the route Chathirakudi to Valiynokkam (via) Paramakudi, Kudukulathur, Kadaladi, Sayalgudi, Mariyur along with Spare Bus bearing Registration No.TN.19-AC-2950 forthwith petitioner's joint application dated 22.07.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Nanthakumar For Respondent : Mr.R.Ragavendran, Government Advocate.

ORDER

The writ petitioner has purchased the petition mentioned vehicle from the third respondent. A joint application under Section 82 of the Motor Vehicles Act was submitted to the first respondent. It appears that objections have been received. The first respondent is directed to issue notice to the objectors and after hearing the joint applicants dispose of the application on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

2.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 02.09.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias Issue order copy on 04.09.2025.

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To:

1.The District Collector cum The Regional Transport Authority, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Ramanathapuram.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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