IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 21.06.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.12536 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2011 M.Jayapal Petitioner Versus 1.The Regional Transport Authority, Villupuram. 2.The Regional Transport Officer, Villupuram Respondents Prayer: Petition filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to forthwith permit the petitioner pursuant to his application dated 11.03.2011 to ply his mini bus plying on the route Chinnasalem Bus Stand to Anumandhal (via) Arunachalam Theatre, Thottapadi, Gandhi Nagar, Nainarpalayam and Keelakuppam etc., places to ply (via) diverted route via. Pethavaram to reach the destination till such time the road is repaired and in road worthy condition. For Petitioner : Mrs.Radha Gopalan For Respondents : Mr.N.Sakthivel Government Advocate O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents. 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 first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 11.03.2011, on merits, within a specified period. 3. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents, 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 first respondent is directed to dispose https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ of the representation, dated 11.03.2011, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 11.03.2011, to the first 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 ordered accordingly. No costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. Sd/ Asst. Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar To 1.The Regional Transport Authority, Villupuram. 2.The Regional Transport Officer, Villupuram 1 cc To M/S.Radha Gopalan, Advocate, SR.36262 1 cc To The Government Pleader, SR.35908 Writ Petition No.12536 of 2011 and M.P.No.1 of 2011 TS (CO) RH (1.7.11) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/