IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 23-06-2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.14199 of 2011 V.Sundararajan .. Petitioner. Versus The Regional Transport Authority, Cuddalore. .. Respondent. Prayer: Petition filed seeking for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent herein to forthwith dispose of the petitioner's application, dated 4.11.2004 in respect of the petitioner's vehicle bearing No.TN-31/Y-9799 plying on the route "Near Vridhachalam Selvaraj Bust Stand to Ponnery" (via) Palakarai, Periyar Nagar, Fire Station, Ayyanarkoil etc., places by granting permission to the petitioner to enter the Vridhachalam Selvaraj Bust Stand as per the directions issued by the Government in Lr.No.90919/F2/2000, dated 29.11.2000. For Petitioner : Ms.Radha Gopalan For Respondent : Mr.N.Sakthivel Government Advocate O R D E R Heard the learned counsels appearing for the petitioner, as well as the respondent. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the respondent is directed to dispose of the application, dated 4.11.2004, in respect of the petitioner's vehicle, bearing No.TN-31/Y-9799, taking into consideration the Government Letter, bearing letter No.90919/F2/2000, dated 29.11.2000, on merits, within a specified period. 3. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondent, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the respondent is directed to dispose of the application, dated 4.11.2004, in respect of the petitioner's vehicle, bearing No.TN-31/Y-9799, taking into consideration the Government Letter, bearing letter No.90919/F2/2000, dated 29.11.2000, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the application, dated 4.11.2004, to the respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. csh To The District Collector, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram