IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23.6.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.13366 of 2011 A.DURAI RAJ [ PETITIONER ] Vs 1 THE SECRETARY (HOME) TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT STATE GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU CHENNAI. 2 THE STATE TRANSPORT AUTHORITY CHEPAUK, CHENNAI. 3 THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY SALEM. 4 THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER SALEM. 5 THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER AATHUR SALEM DISTRICT [ RESPONDENTS ] Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the third Respondent herein to consider and to pass orders upon the petitioner's application dated 27.08.2004 for the grant of a Mini Bus Permit on the Route-Eachankadu to kunnur as per the G.O.Ms.No.136, Home (Transport-III) dated 23.02.2011 and in accordance with law. For petitioner : Mr.S.Govindraman For respondents : Mr.N.Sakthivel Government Advocate https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ O R D E R Mr.N.Sakthivel, the learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondents. 2. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the third respondent is directed to dispose of the application, dated 27.8.2004, on merits and in accordance with law, 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 third respondent is directed to dispose of the application, dated 27.8.2004, if it is in order, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the application, dated 27.8.2004, to the third 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. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Connected M.P.No.1 of 2011 is closed. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar lan To: 1 THE SECRETARY (HOME) TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT STATE GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU CHENNAI. 2 THE STATE TRANSPORT AUTHORITY CHEPAUK, CHENNAI. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3 THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY SALEM. 4 THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER SALEM. 5 THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER AATHUR SALEM DISTRICT +1cc to Govt. Pleader Sr 36529 +1cc to Mr.S.Govindraman, Advocate Sr 36148 NG(CO) km/30.6. Writ Petition No.13366 of 2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/