Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the first and second respondents.
2. At this stage of the hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice if the petitioner is permitted to make a representation to the first respondent, with regard to the reliefs sought for in the present writ petition, and if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the same, on merits, within a specified time, as fixed by this Court.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the respondents has no objection for this Court passing such an order.
4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing for the parties concerned, the petitioner is permitted to make a representation to the first respondent, as prayed for, within a period of two weeks from today, and on such representation being submitted, the first respondent is directed to pass appropriate orders thereon, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks thereafter. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.
5. With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.
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1. The Secretary to Government, State of Tamil Nadu Home Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.
2.The Transport Commissioner, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005