Quick Summary: S. Keerthana wins a court case allowing her to apply for an auto rickshaw permit online in Salem, thanks to Judge P.B. Balaji.
S. Keerthana filed a request asking the Regional Transport Officer in Salem to let her submit her application online for an auto rickshaw permit within a 30 km area around Salem Town Old bus stand. Her application, dated September 18, 2025, had been ignored before.
Keerthana's lawyer mentioned a similar case from April 2024, where the court decided in favor of another person in the same situation. Judge P.B. Balaji chose to follow this earlier decision.
"I have no hesitation to follow the said order passed by this Court," said Judge Balaji.
The court decided in favor of Keerthana. Judge P.B. Balaji told the Regional Transport Officer to accept her application and fee online. The officer must consider the application based on its details and respond within eight weeks.
If Keerthana hasn't submitted her application yet, she needs to do so with the required fee. The court stressed that the process should be completed without unnecessary delays.
"The petitioner shall make a fresh application along with the prescribed fee," the court noted.
This decision not only helps Keerthana but also sets an example for others facing similar issues.
