Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 15 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: K. Krishnavinodhini, stage‑carriage operator, filed W.P. No.27321 of 2026 under Article 226 seeking a writ of mandamus.
- Respondents: District Collector, Cuddalore; Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Villupuram) Ltd.; Regional Transport Officers, Chidambaram and Cuddalore.
- Grievance: Government buses bearing registration numbers TN 32 N 4465, TN 32 N 4601 and TN 32 N 5099 (and other government buses) were allegedly operating ahead of the petitioner’s KRD bus on the Perambalur‑Thittakudi‑Vridhachalam‑Chidambaram route, violating approved time‑tables and permit conditions.
- The petitioner submitted a representation dated 07 May 2026 requesting the respondents to enforce the schedule; the representation had not been considered.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered respondents 3 and 4 (the Regional Transport Officers) to consider the petitioner’s representation on its merits, afford a hearing to all stakeholders, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within six weeks of receipt of a copy of this order.
- No order as to costs was made.
Topics: Transport Regulation, Legal Order