S.Jothimani v. The Regional Transport Authority cum District Collector
Writ Petition (Article 226) – Mandamus – Mini bus permit
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P(MD)No.31263 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 03.11.2025 by G.R. Swaminathan, J. Petitioner S. Jothimani (counsel A.G. Asaithmbi) versus Regional Transport Authority-cum-District Collector, Trichy; RTO Tiruchirappalli West; Motor Vehicle Inspector Grade-I, Manapparai; and private respondent N. Chinna Gounder (counsel M. Lingadurai, Spl. Government Pleader for R1-R3). Sought mandamus under Article 226 directing joint resurvey of the Manapparai Bus Stand to Chettiyapatti Pirivu route per the second respondent's letter dated 13.06.2025 for Mini Bus TN 59A-8559 and restraint on permit grant pending survey. Dismissed as infructuous: survey completed and permit issued; copy of permit proceedings to be served; liberty to challenge permit; no costs; connected W.M.P.(MD)No.24507 of 2025 closed.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed as infructuous with no costs; official respondents directed to serve a copy of the permit-issuing proceedings on the petitioner; liberty reserved to the petitioner to challenge the permit in the manner known to law; connected miscellaneous petition (W.M.P.(MD)No.24507 of 2025) closed.