R. Sudhakar, J.

This Writ Petition is filed in public interest praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to initiate appropriate action against the violation of Rule 343 of the Tamilnadu Motor Vehicles Rules with regard to the prohibition of advertisements on buses, both Government and private, in the entire State of Tamilnadu, within a time limit stipulated by this Court and issue appropriate orders to remove all such illegal advertisements.

2. According to the petitioner, the buses operated by State owned Corporations and private carriages are displaying advertisements on the exterior portion of the bus on all sides. The advertisements and display are in violation of Rule 343 of the Tamilnadu Motor Vehicles Rules. It distracts the road users and the drivers of the other vehicles resulting in accident. For better appreciation of the issue, in the present case, it will be appropriate to refer Rule 343 of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules which reads as follows:-

"343. Advertisement:- (a) No illuminated or other advertisement shall be carried or displayed on any motor vehicle except with the permission in writing of, and subject to such conditions an