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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 12582

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MOHAMMED NIAS C.P., J
NISSAR V.K. – Appellant
Versus
THE JOINT REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 5115 OF 2026



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: G.HARIHARAN, PRAVEEN.H, K.S.SMITHA, A.R.SINDHU, V.R.SANJEEV KUMAR, V.ROHITH, AFNA V.P.
For the Respondents: P.S. APPU

The court emphasizes that no administrative action should occur without a proper hearing, safeguarding the rights of individuals in license cancellation matters.

Headnote:The court considered the petitioner's request against the proposed cancellation of his driving license as per the notice issued by the Joint Regional Transport Officer. The petitioner seeks to restrain any further action until proper hearing. The court directed the petitioner to file objections regarding the notice and affirmed that no action shall be taken against the petitioner without a hearing. Issues included the validity of notice and the procedure for cancellation of a driving license. The court outlined the necessity of a fair hearing before any cancellation and emphasized adherence to lawful procedures in administrative actions. The petitioner is permitted to file objections within two weeks, ensuring a full hearing before any decision regarding the driving license.

Table of Content
1. petition filed to challenge license cancellation. (Para 1)
2. no further action without hearing. (Para 2)
3. petitioner to file objections. (Para 3)

JUDGMENT

The writ petition is filed with the following prayers:-

(i) Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order restraining the 1st respondent from proceeding further consequent to the issuance of Exhibit.P9 show cause notice issued by him proposing to cancel Exhibit.P1 driving licence issued in the name of the petitioner;

(ii) Petitioner may be permitted to dispense with the filing of translation of the vernacular documents; And (iii) To pass such orders or reliefs as this Hon’ble Court deems fit in the interest of justice.

2. The learned Government Pleader, on instructions, submits that no action will be taken on Ext.P11, without hearing the petitioner. This is recorded.

3. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to file his objections to Ext.P11 within two weeks from today. On receipt of the same, the 1st respondent will hear the petitioner and pass orders in accordance with law. It will be open to the petitioner to produce such materials to substantiate his contentions, which will be adverted to by the 1st respondent while taking a decision as directed above.

The Writ petition is disposed of as above.

Sd/-

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