A.M.Shakeel Ahamath v. The Regional Transport Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Keywords: auto rickshaw permit; Form CCPA; prescribed fee; application dated 27.04.2026; Regional Transport Officer Salem West, Salem District; Salem Town Old Bus Stand; 30 kms / 30 K.M. radius; writ of mandamus; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; receive application online; consider application on merits and in accordance with law; supporting documents; final orders within twelve weeks; no opinion expressed on merits; writ petition disposed of; no costs. Bench: M. Dhandapani, J. (single Judge). Court/date: High Court of Judicature at Madras, 09.06.2026; W.P. No.21249 of 2026. Petitioner's counsel: Mr.R,Srinivasalu; respondent's counsel: Mr.C.Prabakaran, Govt. Counsel.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondent (Regional Transport Officer, Salem West) to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's application dated 27.04.2026 in Form CCPA for grant of an auto rickshaw permit to operate within a 30 kms radius of Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem, Salem District, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.