This is a brief order in a writ petition regarding the opening of driving schools. The court observed that a subsequent government decision permitted the opening of driving schools adhering to COVID-19 protocols, rendering further adjudication unnecessary.
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W.P.(MD)No.9336 of 2020
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.08.2020 CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.SATHYANARAYANAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.RAJAMANICKAM
W.P.(MD)No.9336 of 2020
Tamilnadu Illakuraka and Kanaraga Vakana Payirichi Palli Urimaiyalarkal Nala Sangam, represented through its Secretary, A.John Martin ... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Government of Tamil Nadu, represented through its Chief Secretary, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai.
2.The Principal Secretary/Transport Commissioner, Transport Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 5. ... Respondents
Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to permit to function all the Driving Schools in Tamil Nadu with proper guidelines imposed by the Government of Tamil Nadu during the pandemic situation of COVID-19 based on the petitioner's representation, dated 27.05.2020.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Vakeeswaran For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthugeethaiyan Special Government Pleader
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by M.SATHYANARAYANAN,J. )
The matter in issue pertains to staggered opening of Driving Schools, etc.
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opening of the Driving Schools, etc., by adhering to COVID-19 protocol, nothing remains for further adjudication in this writ petition.
Assistant Registrar (Crl.Side)
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/ /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)
RSB
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To
1.The Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai.
2.The Principal Secretary/Transport Commissioner, Transport Department, Ezhilagam, Chepauk,
Chennai – 5.
+1 CC to M/s.C. VAKEESWARAN, Advocate ( SR-14282[F] dated 18/08/2020 )
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1 provisions across 1 enactments
Tamilnadu Illakuraka and Kanaraga Vakana Payirichi Palli Urimaiyalarkal Nala Sangam
Government of Tamil Nadu
Principal Secretary/Transport Commissioner
M.SATHYANARAYANAN
P.RAJAMANICKAM
As recorded by the court registry
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