IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI WEDNESDAY, THE 3RD JUNE 2009 / 13TH JYAISHTA 1931 WP(C).No. 15176 of 2009(N) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): ------------------ T.L.BABY, THEKKEVILA JAYAVILLA, POOYAPPALLY P.O.,KOTTARAKKARA. BY ADV. SRI.K.V.GOPINATHAN NAIR RESPONDENT(S): ------------------- THE SECRETARY, REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, KOLLAM. BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER SRI.P.N.SANTHOSH THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 03/06/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI, J. --------------------------- W.P.(C).15176 of 2009 --------------------------- Dated this the 3rd day of June, 2009 JUDGMENT The petitioner operates a stage carriage bearing registration No.Kl-02/P 1854, on the route Ambalamkunnu- Pulimoodu via Oyoor and Kottarakkara and the timings of the same was settled in the year 2007. Alleging change of circumstances, he has filed Ext.P3 application before the respondent-Secretary, for revision of timings. 2. Going by the averments in the writ petition, Ext.P3 was filed only on 21.4.2009. The writ petition has been filed alleging delay in consideration of Ext.P3. 3. I heard learned Government Pleader also. 4. The respondent should first consider whether the request made in Ext.P3 is maintainable under Rule 147(1) read with Rule 212 of the Motor Vehicles Rules. If it is found to be maintainable, an order shall be passed in accordance with law. The order, along with the revision of timings, shall be boarded at a timing conference and after taking note of the W.P.(C).15176 of 2009 :: 2 :: objections, if any, at the timing conference, suitable decision may be taken. This may be done within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. If the respondent is of the opinion that the application is not maintainable, then the petitioner shall be heard before a decision is taken. Writ petition is disposed of as above. Sd/- (V.GIRI) Judge sk/ //true copy// P.S. to Judge