AJANTHA TRANSPORTS (P) LTD. COIMBATORE ETC. vs M/S. T. v. K. TRANSPORTS, PULAMPATTTI, COIMBATORE,DISTT.

The Supreme Court clarified that the exercise of permit issuing power under Section 47 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, must prioritize public interest, with all considerations directly related to this interest. The Court emphasized that any irrelevant factors could invalidate the permit grant. It held that constitutional guarantees under Articles 14 and 19(1)(g) limit the scope of powers conferred by the Act, ensuring that the impact on citizens' fundamental rights is considered in the permit issuance process.