K. Manikandan, v. the Regional Transport Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court; Writ Petition No. 9239 of 2026; Abdul Quddhose, J.; decided 13-03-2026; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; Writ of Mandamus; auto rickshaw permit; Form CCPA application dated 28.01.2026; Regional Transport Officer, Salem West, Salem District; 30 km radius of Salem Town Old Bus Stand; final orders on merits within twelve (12) weeks; no opinion expressed on merits; disposed with directions; no costs; petitioner K.Manikandan S/o.Kanagarajan (advocate Mr.A.Ganesan); respondent represented by Government Advocate Mr.N.Naveen Kumar.
What did the court decide?
Direction (in the nature of mandamus) issued to the Regional Transport Officer, Salem West, to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's application dated 28.01.2026 in Form CCPA for an auto rickshaw permit within a 30 km radius of Salem Town Old Bus Stand, within twelve (12) weeks of receipt of the order; writ petition disposed of with these directions and no costs.