The High Court of Madras directed the Regional Transport Officer to receive the petitioner's online application for an Auto Rickshaw Permit and pass appropriate orders on merits within eight weeks.
Direct respondent to receive petitioner's online application for Auto Rickshaw Permit and pass orders on merits within eight weeks.
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W.P. No. 4897 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 13.02.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE Mr. JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN
W.P. No. 4897 of 2026
N.Niyamathullah …Petitioner
Vs.
The Regional Transport Officer, Salem East, Salem District. ...Respondent
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 02.01.2026 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.
For Petitioner : Mr.A.Ganesan
For Respondent : Mr.Naveenkumar, Government Advocate
O R D E R
This writ petition is filed for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the
respondent herein to receive the application of the petitioner dated 02.01.2026, in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of
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Auto Rickshaw Permit, to operate the vehicle within radius of 30 K.M., distance from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem, Salem District.
“9. In view of the above ratio laid down by this Court in W.P.Nos.14300 to 14305 of 2024, the respondent is directed to receive the application of the petitioner dated 17.03.2025 in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online for the grant of an Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within a radius of 30 Km distance from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem District, and pass appropriate orders on its merits, in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.”
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disposed of with a direction to the respondent to receive the petitioner's application dated 02.01.2026, in Form CCPA along with the prescribed fee through online, for the grant of an Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate the vehicle within a radius of 30 Kms distance from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem, Salem District and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.
13.02.2026
Index : Yes/No Internet: Yest/No Speaking or Non-speaking order
Maya
To
The Regional Transport Officer, Salem East, Salem District.
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Maya
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the respondent is directed to receive the petitioner's application online for the grant of an Auto Rickshaw Permit.
Whether the petitioner should be directed to pass appropriate orders within eight weeks.
Whether the petitioner is entitled to seek an Auto Rickshaw Permit to operate within a 30 km radius of Salem Town Old Bus Stand.
Colour shows how this judgement treated each authority
A.Rajavel Vs. The Regional Transport OfficerRelied on¶20
A.Rajavel Vs. The Regional Transport Officer, Salem East, Salem District [W.P.No.13551 of 2025 decided on 16.04.2025]
W.P.Nos.14300 to 14305 of 2024Followed¶20
W.P.No.17275 of 2025Relied on¶22
1 provisions across 1 enactments
N.Niyamathullah
The Regional Transport Officer, Salem East, Salem District
V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN
As recorded by the court registry
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