A.P.S.R.T.C. vs REG. TRPT. AUTHORITY, ANANTHAPUR

The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision 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 proposed route was deemed new, requiring government formulation and Transport Commissioner approval as per Rule 258(2)(ii) of the A.P. Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989. The judgment reinforced the procedural requirements for obtaining permits on new routes, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with statutory provisions.