MP High Court Upholds State Transport Authority Notification, Dismisses Bus Operators' Petition; Interstate Permit Decisions To Resume
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh High Court's Gwalior bench has upheld the validity of the notification constituting the State Transport Authority (STA) in its order on Wednesday. Private bus operator Harishankar Singh Patel and others had filed a writ petition in the High Court's Gwalior bench, challenging the validity of the state government's notification dated Aug 10, 2026,…
On Wednesday, the Madhya Pradesh High Court's Gwalior bench affirmed the validity of a notification establishing the State Transport Authority (STA), dismissing a writ petition filed by private bus operator Harishankar Singh Patel and others. The petition challenged the August 10, 2026 state government notification that constituted the STA.
Both sides presented their arguments before Justices GS Ahluwalia and Anuradha Shukla, who granted the petitioners a fair opportunity to be heard. Upon reviewing the evidence and arguments, the court ruled the notification issued by the state government as lawful and in compliance with the law. The writ petition was dismissed, allowing the state government to proceed with further actions as per the pertinent legal provisions.
This decision confirms the STA's legitimacy, enabling it to make decisions concerning interstate permit applications and other related matters.
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