Mithan Lal v. State - 1976 Supreme(Online)(All) 37

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1976 Supreme(Online)(All) 37

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT
A, B, J
Mithan Lal v. State

Table of Content
1. formation of inter-regional transport route and permit application process. (Para 1)
2. controversy over application independence and objections. (Para 2 , 3)
3. legal standing in transport petitions and the need for recognized rights. (Para 4 , 5 , 6)
4. prior rulings on operator rights under pre-amendment laws. (Para 7 , 8 , 9)
5. amendment effects on existing operators' rights and permits. (Para 10 , 11 , 12)
6. final ruling and implications for permit issuance. (Para 13)

1. In October, 1965, a number of routes in Meerut and Bareilly Regions were amalgamated and an inter - regional route Meerut - MowanaMiranpur - Bijnor - Lawan - Ph - alauda Khatauli was created. One Ganga Saran held a permanent stage carriage permit on the said route which was to expire on 11-101967. On 24-7-1967 he applied for renewal of his permit. On 19-8-1967 the appellant Mithan Lal made an application for grant of a permanent stage carriage permit on the aforesaid route. The renewal application of Ganga Saran and the application of Mithan Lal were published in the U. P. Gazette dated 23-9-1967 inviting objections. On 13-10-1967 Mithan Lal filed objections to the renewal application of Ganga S