This court, in identical circumstances, ordered the respondent to accept the petitioner's online application for an Auto Rickshaw Permit on Form CCPA and decide it within eight weeks.
Director to receive the petitioner's online application in Form CCPA for an Auto Rickshaw Permit and pass appropriate orders on merits within eight weeks.
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WP No. 44283 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 19-11-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN WP No. 44283 of 2025
Y.Kalpana D/o.Yuvaraj, D.No.20/3, Mariyamman Kovil Street, Sukkampatti, Salem 636122.
Petitioner(s)
Vs
The Regional Transport Officer Salem East, Salem District.
Respondent(s)
PRAYER
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 24.10.2025 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.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Ganesan For Respondent: Mr.M.Shajahan Special Government Pleader
ORDER
This writ petition is filed for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent
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herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 24.10.2025, 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.
2025 decided on 16.04.2025] , passed the following order:
“9. In view of the above ratio laid down by this Court in W.P.Nos.14300 to 14305 of 2024, the respondent is directed to receive the application of the petitioner dated 17.03.2025 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of an Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within a radius of 30 Km distance from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem District, and pass appropriate orders on its merits, in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.”
order, similar order was passed in W.P.No.17275 of 2025, by this Court. The counsel hence submitted that similar order may be passed in the present writ petition also.
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Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No
To
1.The Regional Transport Officer Salem East, Salem District.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondent should receive the petitioner's online application in Form CCPA for an Auto Rickshaw Permit.
Y. Kalpana
The Regional Transport Officer Salem East
V. Lakshminarayan
As recorded by the court registry
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