The State of Tamil Nadu, v. V.Thisai Indiran,

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by C.V.Karthikeyan J.) Review Petition had been filed seeking to re-examine the order of the Division Bench dated 22.08.2013 in WP(MD)No.13601 of 2013.

2.The said writ petition has been filed in the nature of a mandamus seeking a direction against the respondents therein to consider extension of Free Bus Pass Scheme to the students studying in Government Law Colleges in Tamil Nadu. The Division Bench had examined the relief sought and had also noted that Free Bus Pass Scheme is extended to students, who study in Government Colleges in Arts and Science and also to those who are studying in ITI and also in Government Engineering Colleges.

3.The Division Bench was of the opinion that there was no justifiable reason to deny extension of such Free Bus Pass Scheme to students of Government Law Colleges. The only reason why the said order is being sought to be reviewed is that a Law Degree is a professional degree and therefore, the Page3 of 4 students need not be extended with such Free Bus Pass Scheme. But, however it is the students who are going to be benefited. If students from the rural area want to pursue law, one of the facilities which should be extended is to provide them access to Law Colleges and not to incur expenditure in that.

4.We are also confident that the Government, which has today extended the Scheme for women to travel in a more congenial atmosphere in buses and in transport afforded by the Government, would also consider extension of Free Bus Pass Scheme to the students of the Government Law College students. So we find no reason to interfere with the order or to recall the order.

5.The review application stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs. (C.V.K.,J.) (R.S.V.,J.) 17-07-2026 Index: Yes Speaking ta REV.APLW(MD)oNo.o47oofo2013 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,oJ. AND R.SAKTHIVEL,oJ. ta REV.APLW(MD)oNo.o47oofo2013 17-07-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL and M.P.(MD)No.1 of 2013 1. The State Of Tamil Nadu, Rep.By Its Chief Secretary, Rajaji Salai, Fort.St.George, Chennai-9. 2. The Principal Secretary, Department Of Transport, Rajaji Salai, Fort.St.George, Chennai-9. 3. The Director Of Legal Studies, Opp To Naidu Hall Purasaiwakkam High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai. 4. The District Collector, Madruai District, Madurai. 5. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Madurai Ltd., Bye Pass Road, Madurai. ..Petitioner(s) Vs V.Thisai Indiran ..Respondent(s) Review Petition filed under Section 114 of CPC r/w Order 47 Rule 1 & 2 of CPC, to review the order passed by this Court dated 22.08.2013 made in W.P.(MD)No.13601 of 2013 on the file of this Court. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.P.Senthil (P1 to P4) Counsel for the State Mr.S.Ramachandra Pradeep Standing Counsel