B.PRABHAKARA RAO. vs DESARI PANAKALALA RAO & ORS & OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 15 of the Andhra Pradesh State Transport Appellate Tribunal Rules, 1971, stating it allows the Tribunal to admit additional evidence beyond the time limits set by Section 57(4) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1947. The Court emphasized that public interest is paramount in transport business, and the Tribunal has the discretion to consider all relevant factors for efficient public transport. The appeal was dismissed, affirming that the Tribunal's power to allow new evidence is intra vires and serves the public interest rather than merely adhering to procedural limitations.