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Velvizhi v. the Regional Transport Officer

Writ Petition (Article 226) – Mandamus – Auto rickshaw permit

Madras HC10 Apr 2026WP/13370/2026

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Madras High Court; W.P. No.13370 of 2026; Velvizhi W/o.Rangaraj v. Regional Transport Officer, Salem West, Salem District; Article 226 Constitution of India; writ of mandamus; auto rickshaw permit; Form CCPA application dated 23.03.2026; 30 km radius of Salem Corporation; direction to consider and pass final orders within 12 weeks; no opinion on merits; disposed with directions, no costs; Justice Abdul Quddhose; dated 10.04.2026.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's application dated 23.03.2026 seeking grant of auto rickshaw permit to operate within 30 kms. of Salem Corporation, Salem District, within twelve (12) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶27

Velvizhi Vs the Regional Transport Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondent can be directed, by writ of mandamus, to receive and consider the petitioner's application dated 23.03.2026 in Form CCPA for grant of an auto rickshaw permit to operate within a radius of 30 Kms. from the limits of Salem Corporation, Salem District.

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Court's answer

No prejudice would be caused to the respondent if the petitioner's application dated 23.03.2026 is considered on merits and in accordance with law after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner, within a time frame to be fixed by the Court; the Court expresses no opinion on the merits of the application.

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Ratio / Principle

The Court directs the respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's application dated 23.03.2026 seeking grant of auto rickshaw permit to operate the vehicle within a radius of 30 kms. from Salem Corporation, Salem District, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

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Writ Petition (Article 226) - Mandamus - Auto rickshaw permit - Petitioner applied on 23.03.2026 in Form CCPA before the Regional Transport Officer, Salem West for a permit to operate an auto rickshaw within a radius of 30 Kms. from Salem Corporation limits; application not considered - Held: no prejudice to the respondent in considering the application on merits with supporting documents; respondent directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law within twelve (12) weeks of receipt of copy of order - Court expressly declined to express any opinion on merits - Writ petition disposed of with the above directions; no costs. (Abdul Quddhose, J.; order dated 10.04.2026)

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Writ Petition No.13370 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 10.04.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Writ Petition No.13370 of 2026

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Velvizhi W/o.Rangaraj

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..Petitioner

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The Regional Transport Officer, Salem West, Salem District.

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..Respondent

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 23.03.2026 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of Auto Rickshaw to operate within a radius of 30 Kms. from the limits of Salem Corporation, Salem District and consequently, direct the respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders thereon, in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.L.S.Janarthananraj For Respondent : Mr.K.Surendran Additional Government Pleader *****

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondent

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to grant Auto Rickshaw permit to the petitioner to operate the vehicle within the radius of 30 kms. distance from Salem Corporation, Salem District, based on the petitioner’s application dated 23.03.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by

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this Court.

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Writ Petition No.13370 of 2026

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The petitioner seeks for auto rickshaw permit. The petitioner had submitted an application on 23.03.2026 in Form CCPA for the said purpose with the respondent. Since the said application has not been considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

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Mr.K.Surendran, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

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No prejudice would be caused to the respondent if the petitioner’s application dated 23.03.2026, as stated supra, is considered on merits and in accordance with law after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s application.

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For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s application dated 23.03.2026 seeking for grant of auto rickshaw permit in his favour to operate the vehicle within the radius of 30 kms. from Salem Corporation, Salem District, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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Writ Petition No.13370 of 2026

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This writ petition is disposed with the above directions. No costs.

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10.04.2026

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