MAHARASHTRA STATE ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION vs MANGRULPIR J T. MOTOR SERVICE (P) LTD., & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the Regional Transport Authority has the power to call for additional information from applicants for permits under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, specifically under Sections 46 and 47. The Court emphasized that the Authority must consider public interest and the adequacy of transport services when evaluating applications. It ruled that the Authority is not bound to decide solely on the original qualifications submitted in 1965-66, allowing for the consideration of up-to-date information in the decision-making process.