K.Karikalan v. The Regional Transport Authority

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN K.Karikalan S/o.Kulandaivelu, Proprietor, Kumaran Bus Transport, Annamalai Nagar, New Karur-Bypass Road, Tiruchirappalli District.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Transport Authority, Tiruchirappali District, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli.

... 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 respondent to pass an order renew the petitioner's Mini Bus permit bearing Registration No.TN 22-W-6453 for the period of 23.05.2021 to 22.05.2026 to ply on the route Puthur 4 Road to Somarasampettai within the time frame as fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.G.Asaithmbi For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai, Spl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

The writ petitioner was granted permission to ply the petition mentioned mini-bus on the petition mentioned route. The permit has long since lapsed. The petitioner applied for renewal. The request was rejected. Aggrieved by the same, an appeal was filed before the Tribunal. The Tribunal set aside the order passed by the authority and the matter was remanded. As on date, the renewal application is pending consideration before the first respondent. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the said application and pass order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve 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. 03.11.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:

1.The Regional Transport Authority, Tiruchirappali District, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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