RAMASWAMI J. -This appeal raises an important question as to the scope and interpretation of section 62 (c) of the Motor Vehicles Act and as to whether the appellant -Madhya Pradesh State Road Corporation -was entitled, in the circumstances of the case, to the grant of a temporary permit for 4 months under section 62 (c) of the Motor Vehicles Act.

2. On 27th November 1962 applications were invited for a permit for running a town bus service in Raipur. On 20th February 1963 it was decided by the Regional Transport Authority to grant a permit for the service to the third respondent -Madhya Pradesh Transport Co. (Private) Ltd., Raipur but the 3rd respondent did not produce buses of the required specifications for operating the service though several opportunities were given. The order granting the permit to the 3rd respondent was consequently revoked by the Regional Transport Authority on 13th September 1964. Shortly thereafter the Regional Transport Authority granted a temporary permit to the appellant for a period of two months i. e., from 29th September to 28th November 1964 in respect of the aforesaid bus service. By the order dated 25th November 1964 the Regional Transport Au

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