S. Mahendran v. the Regional Transport Officer
Writ Petition under Article 226 seeking mandamus – Auto Rickshaw Permit
Case brief
What is this about?
Auto Rickshaw Permit; Form CCPA; Regional Transport Officer Salem West; Salem Town Old bus stand; 30 Kms radius permit; Writ of Mandamus; Article 226; Madras High Court; receive online application with prescribed fee; eight weeks compliance; follow-order matter (A.Rajavel W.P.No.13551 of 2025; W.P.No.17275 of 2025); no costs; single judge V. Lakshminarayanan, J.; decision dated 19-11-2025.
What did the court decide?
Writ of Mandamus granted in effect: respondent directed to receive the petitioner's application dated 22.10.2025 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for grant of an Auto Rickshaw Permit within 30 Kms radius of Salem Town Old bus stand, and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within eight (8) weeks; no costs. ¶28