Jantia Hill Truck Owners Association vs S.A.Coal Dealer & Truck Owner Assn.& Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Gauhati High Court's decision that the Memorandum dated 11th September, 2003 issued by the Government of Meghalaya was illegal under Section 138(2)(b) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court emphasized that the collection of money by various entities, including weighbridge operators and local tribal chiefs, lacked legal backing and directed the Government to formulate appropriate rules. The ruling reinforces the need for statutory compliance in the collection of fees related to transportation.