K. BALASUBRAMANIA CHETTY vs N. M. SAMBANDAMOORTHY CHETTY

The Supreme Court held that under Section 64B of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, the High Court erred in denying the appellant two marks for experience based on temporary permits, as Clause 3(c) of rule 155A does not restrict marks to permanent permits. The Court emphasized that public interest is the paramount consideration in permit allocation, and having multiple permits does not disqualify an applicant. The Court restored the Regional Transport Authority's decision favoring the appellant, establishing that experience on the route is crucial regardless of permit type.