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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 23107
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J
K.Gokul Sankar – Appellant
Versus
The Regional Transport Officer Salem East, Salem District. – Respondent
WP NO. 9050 OF 2026 | WP NO. 9052 OF 2026 | WP NO. 9054 OF 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.A.Ganesan
For the Respondent(s): Mrs.C.Meera Arumugam, AGP
Court directed the respondent to consider applications for Auto Rickshaw permits on merits within a fixed time frame, emphasizing adherence to legal processes.
Headnote:The writ petitions seek a mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution for the issuance of Auto Rickshaw permits based on applications dated 28.01.2026. The court orders the respondent to consider these applications on merits and within a specified time frame, highlighting no expressed opinion on the application's merit. The final decision mandates the respondent to complete proceedings within eight weeks of receipt.
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| 1. writ petitions seek authorization for auto rickshaw permits. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court mandates consideration of applications within specified time. (Para 3) |
Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 28.01.2026 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within radius of 30 K.M. distance from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem, Salem District and to consider the same.
WP No. 9050 of 2026 Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 28.01.2026 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within radius of 30 K.M. distance from Yercaud Bus Stand, Yercaud, Salem District and to consider the same.
WP No. 9052 of 2026 Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 28.01.2026 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within radius of 30 K.M. distance from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem, Salem District and to consider the same.
Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 28.01.2026 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within radius of 30 K.M. distance from Yercaud Bus Stand, Yercaud, Salem District and to consider the same.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Ganesan For Respondent(s): Mrs.C.Meera Arumugam, AGP
COMMON ORDER
These writ petitions have been filed to direct the respondent to issue Auto Rickshaw permit to operate the vehicle within a radius of 30 km., based on the petitioners’ application dated 28.01.2026, submitted in the form of CCPA along with the prescribed fee, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
2. Mrs.C.Meera Arumugam, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.
3. No prejudice will be caused to the respondent if the aforesaid application dated 28.01.2026 of the petitioners is considered on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
Accordingly, these writ petitions are disposed of by directing the respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioners’ application dated 28.01.2026 seeking for grant of Auto Rickshaw permit to operate the vehicle within the radius of 30 km. distance, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioners, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the aforesaid application of the petitioners. No Costs.
