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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 15234
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MURALI PURUSHOTHAMAN, J
BINEESH AUGUSTINE – Appellant
Versus
THE SECRETARY, REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICE, PALAKKAD – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 9184 OF 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SRI.O.D.SIVADAS, SMT.AKSHAYA ANURAJ P. A.
The court mandates timely consideration of permit applications under transportation law for public benefit.
Headnote:The case revolves around the application for a temporary permit under Section 87(1)(c) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 due to non-operation of service. The court instructs the respondent to consider the application expeditiously, highlighting the importance for public convenience. In conclusion, relief is granted directing the respondent to act within one month.
Act Referred
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| 1. application for temporary permit under transport law. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court directs respondent for expedited decision. (Para 3) |
JUDGMENT
The petitioner is the owner of a stage carriage bearing registration No.KL-42/8396 and by Ext.P1, he applied for temporary permit in the defaulted vacancy of stage carriage No.KL-17/B-9292 on the route Padoor – Vadakkenchery - Perungottukurussi, via Manappadam. The petitioner states that on account of non-operation of regular service, grant of temporary permit under Section 87 (1)(c) of the Motor vehicles Act, 1988 is beneficial for the travelling public. However, the respondent has not so far considered Ext.P1. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is filed for the following relief:-
“ i) Issue a writ of mandamus or other appropriate writ, order or direction to the respondent to consider Ext.P1 application for temporary permit in respect of stage carriage bearing No.KL 42/8396 on the route Padoor – Vadakkencherry in the vacancy of the stage carriage No.KL 17/B 9292 and grant and issue the same as sought by the petitioner.” [sic]
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader.
3. In the facts and circumstances of the case and having regard to the submissions made across the Bar, there will be a direction to the respondent to consider Ext.P1 application in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment.
The Writ Petition is disposed of as above.
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