JUDGMENT

Vipin Sanghi, J.

1. The present writ petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India has been filed by the petitioner to seek quashing of the order of charge dated 04.09.2008 and the charge framing order dated 17.10.2008 passed by Sh. V.K. Maheshwari, Special Judge, Delhi in C.C. No.54/2002 at RC7(A)/2000/DLI/CBI/ACB/ND. The petitioner is one of the co-accused and is allegedly involved in the issuance of more than one TSR permit against one old condemned TSR in violation of the prescribed rules. The background relevant for present case may first be noted.

2. The Supreme Court, in writ petition No.13029/1985 (M.C. Mehta v. Union of India) vide order dated 16.12.1997 had directed that no fresh permit would be granted in respect of auto rickshaw (TSR), except by way of replacement of an existing working TSR with a new one. This was done with a view to reduce pollution levels in Delhi. Trading in permits was also not allowed by the Supreme Court. As a result of the aforesaid direction, Secretary (STA) issued a detailed order dated 02.01.1998 to the concerned officials including Motor Licensing Officer (AR), Burari prescribing procedures for maintenance of acc