IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC TUESDAY, THE 27TH MAY 2008 / 6TH JYAISHTA 1930 WP(C).No. 15160 of 2008(D) ----------------------- PETITIONER: ---------- SOBHANA.V.S., UDAYA BHAVAN, PAINGANA, MUNDAKKAYAM P.O. BY ADV. SRI.K.V.GOPINATHAN NAIR RESPONDENT: ----------- THE SECRETARY, REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, KOTTAYAM. BY GOVT. PLEADER, RI. K.R. DEEPA THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 27/05/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ANTONY DOMINIC, J. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = W.P.(C) No. 15160 OF 2008 D = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Dated this the 27th May, 2008. J U D G M E N T The petitioner has a valid permit till 8.8.2009 in respect of his vehiche KL-05/N 6211. In order to get the vehicle replaced with a later model vehicle, petitioner submitted Ext. P2 application which is pending consideration of the respondent and orders have not been passed on the said application. In the meanwhile, petitioner has also applied for temporary permit in respect of the later model vehicle and Ext. P4 is the application and since orders are not passed on these two applications this writ petition has been filed. 2. In view of the pendency of Ext. P2 application for replacement of the existing vehicle with a later model vehicle, it is only appropriate if the respondent passes orders thereon on an expeditious basis. This the respondent shall do as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within 8 weeks of production of a copy of this judgment. In the meanwhile, considering Ext. P4 application for W.P.(C) No. 15160 OF 2008 - 2 - temporary permit, orders thereon will also be passed without delay and on the production of a copy of this judgment. 3. Writ petition is disposed of as above. Petitioner shall produce a copy of this judgment before the respondent for compliance. ANTONY DOMINIC JUDGE jan/-