The petitioners claim to be the manufacturers of e-rickshaws. The petitioners are aggrieved by the non- issuance of certificate of registration in respect of vehicles (e-rickshaws) manufactured by the petitioner No. 1.

The petitioners refer to a Memo dated January

13, 2022 issued by the Additional Director, Transport Directorate whereby the RTO/ARTO (All) have been requested “to follow the restraining direction of the Hon’ble Court, in connection with registration of battery operated Eco-friendly e-rickshaws until any further order is received from any other competent Court of Law” and Memo dated July 13, 2022 whereby the Special Secretary, Transport Department has requested the Director, Transport Directorate “to pass necessary instruction to the Registering Authority for taking necessary action in compliance with the order dated June, 3, 2022 in terms of Notification No. 612-WT/3M-09/2013 dated February 25, 2013 and the terms and conditions as specified in the certificate as issued by the Certification Authority CAT”

and seek quashing thereof.

Mr. Khan, learned advocate appearing for the petitioners invites the attention of this Court to an order dated May 8, 2025 passed in WPA 1012