The court allows the petitioner to apply under the New Comprehensive Mini Bus Scheme for permit modification, emphasizing due process for consideration.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 02.03.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P(MD)No.5632 of 2026 T.Mathiyalagan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Regional Transport Authority Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Regional Transport Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai. ...Respondents Writ Petition is filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.01.2026 and consequently, permit the petitioner's mini bus bearing Registration No.TN 63-AT-6431 to operate up to Karaikudi Old Bus Stand, Sivagangai District.

For Petitioner :Mr.R.Balakrishnan For Respondents :Mr.Lingadurai, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for a mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 07.01.2026 and consequently permit the petitioner's mini bus bearing Registration No.TN-63-AT-6431 to operate up to Karaikudi Old Bus Stand, Sivagangai District.

2.Upon hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and perusing the materials records of the case, the grievance of the petitioner is that when the petitioner's mini bus was granted permit to operate, the destination is given up to Karaikudi NNS Petrol Bunk, from Nemmathanpatti Ponnalagi Amman Kovil. The bus stand mentioned above in the prayer is only 300 meters away. If the permission is extended up to the bus stand, then it would be for the benefit of the commuter and passengers. Therefore, the petitioner has made a representation for extension of its service up to Karaikudi Old Bus Stand.

3.The learned Special Government Pleader taking notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the permit of the mini bus is subject to many condition including the route in which the regular buses are not plied. In any event, if the petitioner wants any extension or modification of its existing permit, they have to apply under the New Comprehensive Mini Bus Scheme, 2024 under G.O.Ms.No.198 dated 28.04.2025 in the appropriate form and if only such an application is made, the same can be considered.

4.In reply thereof, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner would apply as per due process. As such this writ petition is disposed of giving liberty to the petitioner to make a fresh application in accordance with the said scheme and as and when such application is made, the same shall be duly considered in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible. No costs.