P. VENKAIAH vs G. KRISHNA RAO & OTHERS.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of Rule 212 of the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules, 1964, stating that the proviso to sub-clause (a) of clause (iv) does not violate Article 19 of the Constitution. The Court clarified that the term 'new entrant' is intended to give preference to those who are new to the stage carriage business, and that the rule aims to prevent monopolies by allowing applicants to choose the more advantageous qualification for scoring. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the preference given to 'new entrants' over those with longer experience in the field.