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Manjula. T v. The Transport Commissioner

Madras HC5 Jul 2024WP(MD)/14842/2024

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What is this about?

This writ petition sought a mandate directing transport authorities to refund calculated lifetime tax. The court, noting an order calculating the refundable sum after usage charges, directed the respondents to refund the amount within ten days.

What did the court decide?

Directed respondents to refund Rs.71,544/- (total adjusted amount per record) within 10 days of receiving a copy of this order.

Manjula. T Vs The Transport Commissioner — Service and Employment | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.(MD) No.14842 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 05.07.2024

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN

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W.P.(MD) No.14842 of 2024

T.Manjula.

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Transport Commissioner, Chepauk, Chennai.

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2.The Deputy Transport Commissioner, Madurai Region, Madurai.

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3.The Regional Transport Officer, Madurai North, Madurai. ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to refund life time tax amount of Rs.76,200/- to the petitioner’s vehicle bearing registration No.TN 59 CK 9677 based on the petitioner’s representation dated 16.11.2023.

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For petitioner : Mr.D.Saranya For respondents : Mr.S.P.Maharajan Special Govrnment Pleader *****

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ORDER

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents.

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This Writ Petition has been filed for the relief of directing the respondents to refund life time tax amount of Rs.76,200/- to the petitioner’s vehicle bearing registration No.TN 59 CK 9677 based on the petitioner’s representation dated 16.11.2023.

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At the time of admission, the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents has produced a copy of the proceedings of the third respondent/Regional Transport Officer, Madurai (North), dated 21.06.2024, wherein, it has been stated that after deducting usage charges, the total amount of Rs.71,544/- will be refunded. The copy of the said order is reproduced below:

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In view of the same, the respondents are directed to refund the aforesaid amount to the petitioner within 10 days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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This Writ Petition is allowed, with above direction. No costs.

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Index : Yes / No 05.07.2024 Internet : Yes / No apd To 1.The Transport Commissioner, Chepauk, Chennai. 2.The Deputy Transport Commissioner, Madurai Region, Madurai. 3.The Regional Transport Officer, Madurai North, Madurai.

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C.SARAVANAN, J.

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apd

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