SUDHAKARAN vs CORP. OF TRIVANDRUM

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 492(3) of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994, affirming that the consent of the owner is only required for the initial application for a license, not for renewal. The Court held that the appellant, a statutory tenant, could not be denied renewal of his license based on the absence of the landlord's consent, as he had been operating under a valid license. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, allowing the appellant to continue his business without the landlord's consent for renewal.