PUNJAB ROADWAYS MOGA TR.GEN.MANAGER vs PUNJA SAHIB BUS & TRANSPORT CO..

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the High Court's order directing the State Transport Commissioner to grant Stage Carriage Permits to private operators, which was contrary to the Commissioner’s decision that allocated permits to both State Transport Undertakings (STUs) and private operators. The Court held that the allocation of permits must adhere to the 1990 Scheme and the modified 1997 Scheme, which mandates a specified sharing ratio between STUs and private operators. The Court ultimately upheld the Commissioner’s decision, reinforcing the need for balanced competition in public transport services.