Authority: Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J., Uttarakhand High Court
Order Date: 22 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Harendra Singh Nagarkoti filed WPMS/2027/2018 writ petition in 2018 seeking a mandamus directing the respondents to permit him to ply his buses/vehicles on a route specified in a permit issued by Respondent No.3 and to refrain from interfering with his buses within the Haldwani zone of K.M.O.U. Ltd.
- Respondents: State of Uttarakhand through the Secretary and others.
- Relief sought: Issuance of a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus to allow peaceful operation of the petitioner’s buses on the mentioned route.
- Counsel: Advocate B.D. Pande for petitioner; Standing Counsel Devendra Pant for the State.
- Observations: The court noted that the petitioner had lost contact with his client and that the petition concerns permission to ply buses on a particular route, warranting a fair hearing.
Final Outcome
- The court disposed of the petition, granting the petitioner liberty to make a representation within ten days of the order.
- The court directed that, upon receipt of the representation, a decision shall be taken within eight weeks.
- All stakeholders shall be heard before any final decision on the petitioner’s representation is made.
Topics: Transport, Legal