A.P.S.R.T.C vs Reg. Trpt. Authority, Ananthapur & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court allowing the Writ Appeals filed by the respondent No.2, which challenged the order of the State Transport Appellate Tribunal (STAT) regarding the grant of a pucca stage carriage permit under Section 68(3)(ca) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court clarified that the route in question was an existing route, thus the provisions of Section 68(3)(ca) did not apply retrospectively. The Court remitted the matter back to the STAT for fresh consideration, emphasizing the need for adherence to the statutory requirements under the Motor Vehicles Act and the A.P. Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.