K.Mariyappan v. the Regional Transport Officer
Mandamus under Article 226 – Auto rickshaw permit
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Writ Petition No.12740 of 2026, decided 06.04.2026 by Abdul Quddhose J. K. Mariyappan v. Regional Transport Officer, Salem West, Salem District. Mandamus sought under Article 226 to receive and consider petitioner's application dated 09.02.2026 in Form CCPA for grant of auto rickshaw permit to operate within 30 kms radius of Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem. Petition disposed with direction to pass final orders on merits within twelve weeks; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs. Counsel: R. Srinivasalu for petitioner; M. Shahjahan, Special Government Pleader, for respondent.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed with directions to the respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's Form CCPA application dated 09.02.2026 for grant of auto rickshaw permit within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.