M.Dhilipkumar v. The Regional Transport Officer (Rto)

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the first respondent to transfer the ownership of the vehicle TN-75-AT-8377 in favour of the petitioner based on the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2According to the petitioner, he is an auction purchaser of the vehicle more fully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition from the second respondent finance company. Since the third respondent committed default in repayment of loan to the second respondent, the second respondent had brought the subject vehicle for auction. Since the petitioner has purchased the vehicle through the said auction, the petitioner claims that he is entitled to transfer of ownership of the vehicle in his favour. The petitioner had given a representation on 10.02.2026 to the first respondent for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.

¶3Mr.K.Surendran, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent. Page3 of 4

¶4No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2026, as stated supra, is considered on merits and in accordance with law after giving an opportunity of hearing to the respondents 2 and 3 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

¶5Since no adverse orders are passed against the respondents 2 and 3 in this writ petition, notice to the respondents 2 and 3 is dispensed with by this Court.

¶6For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the first respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2026 seeking for transfer of ownership of the vehicle TN-75-AT-8377 in his favour after giving an opportunity of hearing to the respondents 2 and 3 and after considering their objections, if any, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs. 13-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gm Page4 of 4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J. gm To The Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Ariyalur, Ariyalur District. 13-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE M.Dhilipkumar S/o.Moorthi ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Ariyalur, Ariyalur District. 2. The Branch Manager, Sakthi Finance Ltd., No.62, Dr.Nanjappa Road, P.B. 3745, Coimbatore District – 641 108. 3. M.Indira W/o.Mallapillai ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 10.02.2026 and consequently carry out the transfer of ownership of the vehicle TN-75-AT-8377 in petitioner's favor based on the auction conducted by the second respondent. For Petitioner: Mr.T.V.G.Kartheeban For Respondents: Mr.K.Surendran, Additional Government Pleader ***** Page2 of 4