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T. Devaki v. the Regional Transport Officer

Writ Petition under Article 226 – Writ of Mandamus – Auto rickshaw permit

Madras HC13 Mar 2026WP/9411/2026

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Madras High Court, Writ Petition No. 9411 of 2026, Abdul Quddhose J, 13-03-2026. Mandamus under Article 226 seeking direction to RTO Salem West to receive and consider petitioner's application dated 30.01.2026 in Form CCPA for auto rickshaw permit to operate within 30 kms radius of Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem. Court directed respondent to pass final orders on merits within 12 weeks, without expressing opinion on merits. Disposed with directions, no costs.

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Direction to the respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 30.01.2026 in Form CCPA for grant of an auto rickshaw permit on merits and in accordance with law and pass final orders within twelve (12) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶27

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

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Writ Petition No. 9411 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 13-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Writ Petition No.9411 of 2026

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T.Devaki W/o.Thangavel ..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 30.01.2026 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 Kms. 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 For Respondent : Ms.A.Bakkiya Lakshmi Government Advocate *****

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondent to grant Auto Rickshaw permit to the petitioner to operate the vehicle within the radius of 30 kms. distance from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem, Salem District, based on the petitioner’s application dated 30.01.2026

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within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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

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Writ Petition No. 9411 of 2026

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The petitioner seeks for Auto Rickshaw permit. The petitioner

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had submitted an application on 30.01.2026 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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Ms.A.Bakkiya Lakshmi, learned Government Advocate, 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 30.01.2026, 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

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pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s application dated 30.01.2026 seeking for grant of auto rickshaw permit in his favour to operate the vehicle within the radius of 30 kms. from Salem Town Old Bus Stand, Salem, Salem District, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

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Writ Petition No. 9411 of 2026

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