THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.C.BHANU WRIT PETITION NO. 33789 OF 2011 ORDER: This writ petition has been instituted seeking a writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in not considering the representation of the petitioners dated 04-12-2011 for grant of permits to the three wheeler auto rickshaws towards the filling of the permits which are fallen vacant/idle and consequently direct the respondents to fill up the vacant permits. 2. Brief facts which are necessary for disposal of the writ petition are that the 1st petitioner is the union of auto drivers with Regn. No.B-2840, dated 21-08-2010. The 2nd petitioner is one of the members of the 1st petitioner-union. It is stated that they have applied for granting permits to the three wheeler auto rickshaws and presently there are 3,700 applications are fallen vacant for consideration and are kept pending without assigning any reason. They have also made a representation dated 04-12-2011 to the respondents to that effect. But the respondents instead of considering pending vacancies position, issued G.O.Ms.No.133, dated 24-11-2011 granting permits to the new auto rickshaws. Hence, it is causing hardship to the intending auto drivers-cum-owners who want to choose that profession for self- employment. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioners contended that in spite of the representation made to the respondents dated 04-12-2011 for granting permits to the three wheeler auto rikshaws, the same has not been considered. Hence, the present writ petition. 4. On the other hand, learned Government Pleader for Transport, appearing for the respondents, stated that appropriate decision will be taken on their representation in accordance with law by the 1st and 2nd respondents. 5. The grievance of the petitioners is that though they are entitled for grant of permits to ply three wheelers (auto rickshaws), no permission is granted in spite of giving representation dated 04-12-2011. Whether the petitioners are entitled to permission to ply three wheelers (auto rickshaws) or not has to be considered by the 2nd respondent in accordance with law. 6. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 2nd respondent to take appropriate decision on the representation dated 04-12-2011, within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. ______________________ 22nd December 2011 JUSTICE K.C.BHANU Note: Issue C.C. in three days. kvr