IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI TUESDAY, THE 11TH NOVEMBER 2008 / 20TH KARTHIKA 1930 WP(C).No. 33182 of 2008(A) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): ------------------------- P.J.THOMAS, PARAYIL, CHERADIVALIYAVEETTIL, PLASSANAL, KOTTAYAM. BY ADV. SRI.K.V.GOPINATHAN NAIR SMT.G.CHITRA RESPONDENT(S): ---------------------------- 1. THE JOINT REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER, PALA. 2. EMMANUEL JOSEPH, KUZHITHOTTU, CHETHIMATTOM, PALA. BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER SRI.P.N.SANTHOSH THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 11/11/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI, J -------------------------------------------- W.P.(C).33182 of 2008 -------------------------------------------- Dated this the 11th day of October, 2008 JUDGMENT The petitioner, a stage carriage operator on the route Meladukkom-Kottayam, is aggrieved by the alleged non-compliance of the timing schedule settled in relation to the service operated by the 2nd respondent, who is operating his stage carriage on the same route. The petitioner complains that though timings have been settled, the 2nd respondent does not adhere to that. This he submits, is a contravention of Rule 213 of the Motor Vehicles Rules. The infraction has been brought to the notice of the 1st respondent vide Ext.P3. 2. Having heard learned Government Pleader also, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 1st respondent to look into Ext.P3 and take appropriate action. It is made clear that any action taken on Ext.P3 shall be only after issuing notice to the 2nd respondent. The petitioner shall produce a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition before the 1st respondent for compliance. Sd/- (V.GIRI) Judge sk/- //true copy//