Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, A.P. Gopikrishna, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents, including the Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Commissioner, Government of Puducherry, and Transport Commissioner of Puducherry, to include his route 'Pondicherry to Chennai' in the Supplemental Reciprocal Agreement to be entered into between the two states. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel, Mr. K. Hariharan, relied on an order passed by Dr. Justice Anita Sumanth in W.P. Nos. 26278 of 2007 and batch dated 27.11.2019 and requested permission to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to approach the authorities in case the petitioner's permit is included in the ensuing interstate agreement for counter signature. The court, noting that it had already granted such liberty in similar matters, reiterated the same and dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn with no costs.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Mandamus - Interstate Transport Route - The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to include his route 'Pondicherry to Chennai' in the Supplemental Reciprocal Agreement. The court permitted withdrawal of the petition with liberty to approach the authorities in case the permit is included in the ensuing interstate agreement for counter signature. (Paras 1-2)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the petitioner's route 'Pondicherry to Chennai' should be included in the Supplemental Reciprocal Agreement to be entered into between Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Final Decision
Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to approach authorities in case the permit is included in the ensuing interstate agreement for counter signature. No costs.
Law Points
- Withdrawal of writ petition with liberty to approach authorities
- Interstate transport agreement
- Counter signature of permits
