Madras High CourtWP(MD)/26974/2019dismissed

Harsha Travels v. The District Collector

2021-03-24Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

WP(MD)No.26974 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 24.03.2021

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN WP(MD)No.26974 of 2019 Harsha Travels ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Commissioner of Police, O/0.the Commissioner of Police, Madurai - 07.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to permit the petitioner vehicle bearing Registration No.PY 05 F 8778 to enter the Madurai City Roads for the purpose of fuel filling and approaching the authorised maintenance dealer for service purpose by considering the representation dated 03.12.2019. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Mohideen Basha For Respondents : Mr.M.Rajarajan, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner is a stage carriage operator plying his omni bus. He wanted this Court to direct the respondents to permit him to enter the madurai city roads for the purpose of filling fuel and approach the authorised service centres located in the city. In this regard, the petitioner submitted his representation dated 03.12.2019.

3.As rightly pointed out by the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents, the prayer in the writ petition cannot be entertained. Integrated Mattuthavani bus stand was established only to decongest the city roads. The District https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

WP(MD)No.26974 of 2019 Collector, Madurai has issued notification forbearing the Omni Buses from entering into the city limits. Therefore, an exception cannot be made for the petitioner alone. A number of petrol outlets have been located in the by-pass road and near the Mattuthavani bus stand also. There is no need to enter the city limit for the purpose of filling fuel.

4.The writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar () // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS ) Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Commissioner of Police, O/0.the Commissioner of Police, Madurai - 07.

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