1. Since common issues arise for consideration in these writ petitions, they are disposed of by this common judgment.

2. W.P.(c) No. 7453 of 2021.
The petitioners are doing business in the buildings on the side of Poovar - Neyyattinkara Highway, near Olathani junction. They are aggrieved by the parking of autorickshaws on the side of Poovar - Neyyattinkara road at Olathani junction causing traffic congestion. According to the petitioners, due to the parking of autorickshaws in front of their buildings, the ingress and egress to the shop rooms is obstructed and this has adversely affected their business. The petitioners also point out that on the issue of parking of autorickshaws, there always occur altercations between the drivers and the shop owners resulting in law and order situation. Accordingly, the petitioners have sought for a direction to respondents to take appropriate action to avert the unauthorised parking of autorickshaws on the side of the Poovar - Neyyattinkara road at Olathani Junction.

3.W.P.(c) No. 38191 of 2022.
This writ petition is filed by three residents residing on either side of the Poovar - Neyyattinkara Road near Olathani junction. They have approached this