K. PYDICHATTI NAIDU (DEAD) BY LRS vs A.P.S.R.T.C.

The Supreme Court held that private operators on town service routes are generally excluded from the permit scheme, with specific exceptions. The Court referred the case back to the High Court to determine if the appellant's situation falls within these exceptions, following the precedent set in Regional Manager, A.P.S.R.T.C. vs. G. Hanumantha Rao. The civil appeal was disposed of without costs, emphasizing the need for a detailed examination of eligibility under the established criteria.