*THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO +WRIT PETITION NOS: 21407 of 2003, 22087 of 2003, 22136 of 2003, 22723 of 203, 23753 of 2003, 23892 of 2003, 24773 of 2003, 25499 of 2003, 27039 of 2003, 27377 of 2003, 1319 of 2004, 4483 of 2004, 5068 of 2004, 5813 of 2004, 14622 of 2004, 8785 of 2004, 9426 of 2004, 15276 of 2004, 15465 of 2004 and 5540 of 2003 % Dated: 29-11-2004 W.P.No.21407 of 2003 Between: M.Shobhan Kumar & others … Petitioners and The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal district … Respondents ! Counsel for petitioners: Mr. P.Sridhar Rao, Mr.A.Prabhakar Rao, Mr.C.Damodhar Reddy, Mr. Mohd. Abdul Qader, Mr.CH.Ravinder, Mr. A.Ravinder, Mr. Y.V.Chalapathy Rao, Mr.M.Yeshwanth Kumar, Mr.B.Sudhakar Reddy, Mr.Bommisree Hari, & Mr. K.Venkateswarlu. ^ Counsel for respondent: G.P. for G.P. for Transport. < GIST: >HEAD NOTE: ?Cases referred: Nil. IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) MONDAY, THE TWENTY NINTH DAY OF NOVEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND FOUR PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO WRIT PETITION NOS: 21407 of 2003, 22087 of 2003, 22136 of 2003, 22723 of 203, 23753 of 2003, 23892 of 2003, 24773 of 2003, 25499 of 2003, 27039 of 2003, 27377 of 2003, 1319 of 2004, 4483 of 2004, 5068 of 2004, 5813 of 2004, 14622 of 2004, 8785 of 2004, 9426 of 2004, 15276 of 2004, 15465 of 2004 and 5540 of 2003 1) WRIT PETITION NO : 21407 of 2003 Between: 1 M.Shobhan Kumar S/o Sudhakar Vehicle No.Ap.36v 7782 Warangal Urban Area Warangal District. 2 R.Venkatesh S/o. Yadagiri 3 P.Vinay Kumar S/o Sundaram 4 K.Sambaiah S/o Pochaiah 5 T.Someshwar, S/o. Somaioah 6 V.Venkataiah, S/o Pedda Sailu 7 J.Bhaskar S/o Anandam 8 M.Raju S/o Rajeshwar 9 S.Chandramouli, S/o Lingaiah (All are resident of Warangal Urban Area, Warangal District) … PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus by calling the records from the respondent and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioners’ autos shall ply out side the limits of Municipal area i.e. Warangal, Hanamkoda, Kazipet with radius of 40 km from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal contrary to law also violation of Art.14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently to set aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.P.SRIDHAR RAO Counsel for the Respondents: G.P. for Transport. 2) WRIT PETITION NO : 22087 of 2003 Between: N. Shiva Prasad, S/o. Mallesham R/o. H.No. 11-21-127, Kashibugha, Warangal Dist. ..... PETITIONER AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal Dist. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the conditions incorporated in the permit dated 19-7-2003 vide P.C. No. AP036/1423/PC/2003 issued in respect of Petitioner's Auto No. AP-36-V- 7362 namely to ply outside the limits of municipal area of Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet within the radius of 60KM from the residence of the owner excluding prohibited roads as illegal and arbitrary. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.PRABHAKAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 3) WRIT PETITION NO : 22136 of 2003 Between: 1 Dagara Ramulu, s/o Rajaiah, NO.AP 36E-6603 r/o Shiva Nagar, Warangal. 2 Mogili Aarelli, s/o Ramaiah NO.AP 36-V 6799, r/o Pochamma Maidanam, Warangal. 3 Pendyala Bala Raju, s/o Mallaiah, No.ap 36-V 7422, r/o Brahmanwada, Hanamkonda, Warangal District. 4 P. Parameswar, s/o Latchaiah, NO.AP 36-V 7572, r/o Jayagiri, Hasanparthy, Hanamkonda, Warangal District. 5 K. Subash, s/o Iylaiah, NO.AP 36 V 7071, r/o Jayagiri, Hasanparthy, Hanamkonda, Warangal District. 6 G. Yakaiah, s/o Ramulu, NO.AP 36-V 6685, r/o Kumarpalli, Hanamkonda, Warangal District. 7 V. Ramesh Bau, s/o Muthaiah, NO.AP 36-V 6675, r/o Vaddepalli, Hanamkonda, Warangal District. 8 M. Ramesh, s/o Mallaiah, AP 36-V 7586, r/o Railway Quarters, Kazipet, Hanamkonda, Warangal District. ..... PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District. ..... RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue an order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus by calling the records from the respondent and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioners autos shall ply out side the limits of Municipal Area i.e., Warangal, Hanamkonda, Kazipet with radius of 40 kms., from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to law also violative of Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently to set aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.C.DAMODHAR REDDY Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 4) WRIT PETITION NO : 22723 of 2003 Between: 1 G.Bikshapathy, S/o.Jagan, Vehicle No.AP-36V-6549, R/o.H.No.16-8-408, Abbanikunta, Warangal Dist. 2 M.Veeraswamy, S/o.Komuraiah, Vehicle No.AP-36V-7917, R/o.H.No.7-71, Jawahar Colony, Waddepalli, Hanamkonda, Warangal Dist. 3 D.Babu, S/o.Bondaiah, Vehicle No.AP-36 U-1777, R/o.H.No.5-11-207, Lashkar Singaram, Naimnagar, Hanamkonda, Warangal Dist. 4 B.Sudhershan, S/o.Illaiah, Vehicle No.AP-36V-7641, R/o.H.No.16-8-275, Abbanikunta, Warangal Dist. ..... PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal Dist. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ or order or direction, more especially one in the nature of writ of mandamus by calling the records from the respondent ad declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioners' autos shall ply outside the limits of Municipal area, i.e., Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet with radius of 60 Kms from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbsitrary, illegal, contrary to law and also in violation of Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently to set aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.P.SRIDHAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 5) WRIT PETITION NO : 23753 of 2003 Between: 1 Metto Sudhakar S/o. Machaiah Vehicle No. AP-36V-7500, R/o. H.No.20-8-63, Killa, Warangal, Warangal District. 2 Anukanta Mukesh, S/o. Yellaiah r/o.H.No.20-6-75, Killa, Warangal, Warangal District. 3 Lingda Venkateshwarlu S/o. Sudhershan R/o.H.No.16-4-41, Shiva Nagar, Warangal District. 4 Bukya Ramdas S/o.Kokya R/o. H.No.1-1-645/16, Fathimanagar, Kazipet, Warangal District. 5 Banoth Showrelal S/o.Ramulu R/o.H.No.11-19-23, Tilak Road, Kashibugga, Warangal District. ..... PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority Warangal, Warangal District. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, by calling the records from the respondent and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioners' autos shall ply outside the limits of Municipal Area i.e., Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet with radius of 60 kms. from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to law and also in violation of Articles 14, 19[1][g] and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently to set aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.P.SRIDHAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 6) WRIT PETITION NO : 23892 of 2003 Between: 1 J.Vijay Kumar, S/o. ILaiah, H.No.2-77, Butapalli of Hanmakonda Mandal, Warangal District. 2 L.Venkata Ram, S/o. Bhojya, R/o.H.No.24-6-210/3, Fatimanagar, Kazipet, Warangal District. ..... PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue an order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, by calling the records from the respondent and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioners Autos shall ply outside the limits of Municipal Area i.e. Warangal, Hanmakonda, Kazipet with radius of 40 Kms. from the residence of Owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal and contrary to law also violation of Article 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently to set-aside the unreasonable restrictions Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.MOHAMMED ABDUL QADER Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 7. W.P.No.24773 of 2003: Between: Sri V.Deva Rao, S/o.V.Chandar Rao, R/o.D.No.11-15-110, Kasibugga, Warangal. ..... PETITIONER AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal Dist. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ order or direction especially on in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of the respondent in imposing the unreasonable restriction that the petitioner should ply his vehicle outside the limits of municipal area Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet and within the radius of 60 KMs. from his residence excluding the prohited area in the permit in respect of the petitioner's auto rickshaw bearing No.AP 36 V 6519 is illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the unreasonable restriction, in the interest of the justice. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.CH.RAVINDER Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 8. W.P.No.25499 of 2003: Between: 1. Ms. Md. Yasimeen, D/o. M.A. Sattar, Vehicle No. aP-36-V-7862, R/o. H.No. 16-11-54, Chinthal, Warangal District. 2 Malothu Hari, S/o. M. Narasimha, Vehicle No. AP-15, T/R-B-4692, R/o.H.No. 24-6-235/4, Fathimanagar, Kazipet, Warangal District. 3 K. Ravinder, S/o. Kishan, Vehicle No. AP-36V-8244, R/o.H.No. 24-6-210, Dargha, Kazipet, Warangal District. ..... PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, by calling the records from the respondent and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioner's autos shall ply outside the limits of Municipal Area, i.e., Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet with radius of 60 KMs from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to law and also in violation of Articles 14, 19 (1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently to set aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.P.SRIDHAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 9. W.P.No.27039 of 2003: Between: 1 A. Srinu, s/o Venkataiah, R/o Rampur, presently residing at Warangal. 2 A. Shoba, W/o Narsimhulu, presently residing at H.No. 2-8-273, Waddepally, Hanamkonda. ..... PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue writ of mandamus by calling the records from the respondent and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioner's autos shall ply out side the limits of Municipal area i.e., Warangal, Hanamkonda, Kazipet with radius of 40 KM from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as, arbitrary, illegal contrary to law also violation of Article 14, 19 (1) (g) and 21 of the constitution of India and consequently to set aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.A.RAVINDER Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 10. W.P.No.27377 of 2003: Between: 1 E.Sampally Shanker @ E.Shankaraiah, S/o E.Laxmaiah Auto Owner, Vehicle No.AP-36 T/R A 7033, R/o H.No.11-7-131, A.J.Mills Colony, Pragathinagar, Warangal. 2 Malothu Balu, S/o Mallaiah Auto Owner, Vehicle No.AP-36V-8362, R/o Gunlda Singaram, Hanamkonda Mandal, Warangal District. 3 D.Sanjay, S/o Navaraj Singh Auto Owner, Vehicle No.AP-36 T/R A 7014, r/o H.No.25-8-312, Bapujinagar, Kazipet, Warangal District. 4 R.Prasad, S/o Venkateshwarlu Auto Owner, Vehicle No.AP-36V-7387, R/o H.No.1-9-109, Nakkalagutta, Hanamkonda, Warangal District. 5 Mrs.Daram Rudrama Devi, W/o Sudhakar Auto Owner, Vehicle No.AP-36V-7566, R/o H.No.11-23-213, Kasibugga, Warangal. 6 Mrs.Najima Begum, w/o M.K.Khader, Auto Owner, Vehicle No.AP-36V-0491, R/o H.No.25-6-171, Jubli Market, Kazipet, Warangal District. ..... PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus, by calling the records from the respondent and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioners' autos shall ply outside the limits of Municipal area, i.e., Warangal, Hanamkonda andKazipet with radius of 60 kms., from the residence ofowner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to law and also in violation of Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India; and consequently to set-aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.P.SRIDHAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 11. WRIT PETITION No. 1319 of 2004 Between: 1)Kummari Ramesh, s/o.Ellaiah, auto owner, vehicle no.AP20U 5158, r/o. H.No.7-196/37, Gorrekunta Geesgonda mandal, Warangal district. 2)Guddeti Ramu, s/o.Komuraiah, auto owner, vehicle no.AP20TR/T-1424, r/o. H.No.1-1-1198, Siddharthanagar, Kazipet, Warangal district 4)Banothu Ravinder, s/o.B.Seetharam, auto owner, vehicle no.AP-11AB/TR No.5616/HE/2003, r/o. H.No.5-45, Balaj Banjara Colony, Gundla Singaram, Hanamkonda mandal, Warangal district 5)Bommakanti Cheralu, s/o.Kattaiah, auto owner, vehicle no.AP-11 AB/TR No.6078/HE/2004, r/o. H.No.11-7-39, Christian colony, Warangal … Petitioners and The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal district …Respondent Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus, by calling the records from the respondent and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioners' autos shall ply outside the limits of Municipal area, i.e., Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet with radius of 60 kms., from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to law and also in violation of Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India; and consequently to set-aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.P.SRIDHAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 12. WRIT PETITION NO : 4483 of 2004 Between: 1 Sambaiah s/o.Poshalu R/o.H.No.7-10, Hasanaparthi, Warangal-A.P 2 Narender E. S/o.Saraiah R/o.H.No.11-95, Hasanaparthi, Warangal-A.P 3 Rajasulochan M S/o.Veeranna R/o.118, Hasanaparthi, Warangal-A.P 4 Mohd.Yakub Pasha S/o.Mohd.Shafiya R/o.6912, SRT Colony, Warangal-A.P 5 Venkataiah, S/o.Illaiah R/o.24-3-244, Subaderi, Hanumakonda, Warangal-A.P … Petitioners AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal Warangal District. …Respondent Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioners autos shall ply outside the limits of Municipal area i.e.Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet with radius of 60 Kms from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal contrary to law and also inviolation of Articles 14, 19 (1) (g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently to set aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.Y.V.CHALAPATHY RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 13. WRIT PETITION NO : 5068 of 2004 Between: Mohd. Khaleel, S/o. Ibrahim, R/o. H.No.13-1-17, Ppchaman, Warangal, Warangal District. ..... PETITIONER AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, cum Regional Transport Officer, Warangal, Warangal District. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, Order, or Direction more particularly one in nature of Writ of MANDAMUS to Declare a restriction made in Clause No.6 of the permits granted by the Respondent for Auto Rickshaw bearing No.A.P.36V9321, through the respective permit number as illegal, arbitrary and against Rule 177 of AP Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, and other the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act and Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and consequently to direct the Respondents to permit the Petitioner to ply the Auto Rickshaw within Warangal & Hanmakonda, without hindrance from the respondents or their subordinates. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.B.SUDHAKAR REDDY & NEERAJA REDDY Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 14. WRIT PETITION NO : 5813 of 2004 Between: K. Sadanandam S/o Sammaiah H. No. 3-4-734, Kumarpally, Hanamkonda, Warangal District ..... PETITIONER AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioner's Auto shall ply outside the limits of Municipal area i.e., Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet with radius 60kms from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to law and alsoin violation of Articles 14,19 (1) (g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently to set a side the unreasonable restrictions Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.M.YESHWANTH KUMAR Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 15. WRIT PETITION NO : 14622 of 2004 Between: A. Raju S/o. Sambaiah Ayodhayapuram, Hanumakonda (M), Presently "Res. H.No. 25-8-127, Bapuji Nagar, Kazipet, Warangal. ..... PETITIONER AND The Secretary, Regional Tranport Authority, Warangal. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to Issue writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate Writ, order or direction by calling the records from the respondent herein and declare the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the Petitioners Auto bearing No. A.P.36 W 0059 shall ply outside the limits of Municipal area i.e., Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet within radius of 60 Km. From the residence of Owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal contrary to the law also Violation of Article 14, 19 (1) (g) and 21 of the constitution of India and Consequently to set aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioner: MRBOMMISREE HARI Counsel for the Respondent G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 16. WRIT PETITION NO : 8785 of 2004 Between: D.Ramulu S/o Kumaraswamy, H.No.11-26-136, Kothawada, Warangal Dist ..... PETITIONER AND The Secretary Regional Transport Authority Warangal, Warangal Dist ..... RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the condition incorporated in the permit dt. 13/04/2004 in permit No. AP036/817/PC/2004 in respect of Auto bearing No. AP36V9744 issued by the respondent herein to play the Auto outside the limits of Municipal area of Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet but within the radius of 60 Kms. from the residence of the petitioner as illegal and arbitrary. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.A.PRABHAKAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 17. WRIT PETITION NO : 9426 of 2004 Between: Sri Mohd. Mohiuddin S/o. Sri Ankoos r/o. D.No. 5-2-11, Kothur Hanamkonda, Warangal. … Petitioner AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction especially on in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, declaring the action of the respondent in imposing the unreasonable restriction that the petitioner should ply his vehicle outside the limits of municipal area Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet and within the radius of 60 KMs from his residence excluding the prohibited area in the permit in respect of the petitioner’s auto rickshaw bearing No.AP36V 7144 is illegal, arbitrary and violative of Article 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the unreasonable restriction, in the interest of justice. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.CH.RAVINDER Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 18. WRIT PETITION NO : 15276 of 2004 Between: 1 Manda Sadanandam, s/o M.Venkataiah, r/o H.No.4-6-252, Kumarpally Market, Hanumakonda, Warangal. Vehicle No.AP36-W-1137 2 Konda Kishore, s/o K.Mogili, r/o H.No.1-86/30, Paidipalli, Mandal Hanumakonda, Warangal District. Vehicle No.AP36-W-0145 3 Md.Subhan, s/o Md.Afzal Ali, r/o H.No.11-30-170, Kothawada, Thummalakunta, Warangal, Warangal District. Vehicle No.AP 10 RA/TR 2092 4 Shaik Kaleem, s/o Khader, r/o H.No.5-2-318, Bokkalagadda, Hanumakonda, Warangal District. Vehicle No.AP36-W-1317 5 S.K.Siraj, s/o Sarwar, r/o H.No.5-9-86, Lashkar Bazar, Hanumakonda, Warangal District. Vehicle No.AP36-W-1313 ..... PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal, Warangal District. … Respondents Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus declaring the action of the respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioners' autos shall ply outside the limits of Municipal Area i.e., Warangal, Hanumakonda and Kazipet with radius of 60 kms. from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to law and also in violation of Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently set aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioners: MR.P.SRIDHAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 19. WRIT PETITION NO : 15465 of 2004 Between: 1 Revula Pavana, W/o.R.Laxman, R/o.H.No.7/227, Kadipikonde, Vehicle No.AP 36-W-1197. 2 MD.Maheboob Pasha, S/o.MD.Hussain, R/o.H.No.7-126/2, Kodipikonda Mandal, Hanumakonda, Warangal Dist. Vehicle No.AP 36-W-1443. 3 Swargam Sridhar, S/o.S.Sadanandam, R/o.H.No.14-1-228, Venurao Colony, Pochamma Maidan, Warangal, Warangal Dist. Vehicle No.AP 36-W-1241. ..... PETITIONERS AND The Secretary, Regional Transport Authority, Warangal Dist. .....RESPONDENT Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondent in imposing unreasonable restrictions that the petitioner's autos shall ply outside the limits of Municipal Area i.e. Warangal, Hanumakonda and kazipet with radius of 60 Kms. from the residence of owner excluding prohibited roads in permit as arbitrary, illegal, contrary to law and also in violation Articles 14, 19(I) (g) and 21 of the Constitution of India and consequently set-aside the unreasonable restrictions. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR.P.SRIDHAR RAO Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT 20. W.P.No.5540 of 2003 : Between: G.Satish, s/o. Veeraiah, auto owner-cum-driver, Papayapet chaman, Warangal. … Petitioner and Regional Transport Authority, Warangal … Respondent Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court may be pleased to issue a writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the Respondent putting unreasonable restriction not to ply petitioner diesel auto bearing no.AP 36-V 6438 within Warangal town is arbitrary, illegal and violation of principles of natural justice and consequently direct the respondent to permit the petitioner diesel auto bearing no. AP36V 6438 to ply within warangal town. Counsel for the Petitioner: MR. K.Venkateswarlu Counsel for the Respondent: G.P. FOR TRANSPORT The Court made the following : THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE B.PRAKASH RAO WRIT PETITION Nos. 21407 of 2003, 22087 of 2003, 22136 of 2003 22723 of 2003, 23753 of 2003, 23892 of 2003, 24773 of 2003, 25499 of 2003, 27039 of 2003, 27377 of 2003, 1319 of 2004, 4483 of 2004, 5068