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K.Rajasekar v. the Regional Transport Officer

Madras HC23 Jul 2026WP/29126/2026

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What is this about?

W.P.No.29126 of 2026; K.Rajasekar v. Regional Transport Officer Salem West, Salem District; High Court of Madras; Hemant Chandangoudar; 23.07.2026; writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; auto rickshaw permit; Form CCPA / Form CCAP; online application dated 15.06.2026; prescribed fee; 30 km radius Salem Town Old Bus Stand; consideration of application on merits; four weeks; disposed of; no order as to costs.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 15.06.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶26

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

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W.P.No.29126 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23.07.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE HEMANT CHANDANGOUDAR

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W.P.No.29126 of 2026

K.Rajasekar

Petitioner(s)

Vs.

The Regional Transport Officer Salem West, Salem District.

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Respondent(s)

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Prayer: This Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 15.06.2026 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within radius of 30 K.M. distance from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem, Salem District and to consider the same and to pass orders in accordance with law.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.Ganesan

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For Respondent : Mr.M.Sivavarthanan Government Counsel

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.No.29126 of 2026

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ORDER

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Mr.M.Sivavarthanan, learned Government Counsel, accepts notice on

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behalf of the respondent.

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2. The petitioner has filed this writ petition seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to receive and consider his online application dated 15.06.2026 submitted in Form CCAP, along with the prescribed fee, for the grant of an autorickshaw permit to operate within a radius of 30 kilometres from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem, Salem District.

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The petitioner states that the Government of Tamil Nadu has issued orders enabling the grant of autorickshaw permits upon receipt of applications. With the intention of obtaining a fresh permit, the petitioner submitted the above application. His grievance is that the application has not been considered by the respondent.

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The learned Government Counsel, on instructions, submitted that the petitioner’s application would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed in accordance with law within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.No.29126 of 2026

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Recording the said submission, this writ petition is disposed of with a

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direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner’s application dated 15.06.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

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23.07.2026

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Index : Yes/No Speaking order : Yes/No dna

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The Regional Transport Officer Salem West, Salem District.

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