ONKAR SINGH & OTHERS vs REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, AGRA & OTHERS

The Supreme Court quashed the draft scheme published under Section 68-C of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939, due to inordinate delay in its approval under Section 68-D, holding that such delay prejudices public interest. The Court ruled that the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation could publish a fresh scheme under Section 68-C, and private operators could continue operating their vehicles until a new scheme is published. The Court emphasized that the legislative intent limits the duration of proceedings between the draft and approved schemes to 3 to 5 years.