Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Government on Ban of Five-Year Lock-in Period for Auto Rickshaws
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi government seeking its reply on the ban of transfer of three-seater auto rickshaws (TSRs) with a lock-in period of five years. The ban has been challenged in the High Court by the Auto Drivers Welfare Association. The court has adjourned the hearing to August 29.
Key highlights:
– The Auto Drivers Welfare Association challenged the ban on the five-year lock-in period for TSR Autos in the Delhi High Court.
– The court has issued a notice to the Delhi government seeking its reply on the matter.
– The case has been adjourned to August 29.
– The advocate for the association argued that the lock-in period was unreasonable and only exists in the national capital, causing immense hardship for TSR Auto owners who buy vehicles with their hard-earned money.
– No such restriction has been imposed on any other public utility vehicle.
The ban on the five-year lock-in period has been a contentious issue for auto rickshaw drivers in Delhi. The Auto Drivers Welfare Association has argued that the ban is unfair and has caused financial difficulties for auto owners who are unable to sell their vehicles. The association has also argued that the ban is unreasonable and discriminatory, as it only applies to TSR Autos and not to other public utility vehicles.
The Delhi High Court’s decision to issue a notice to the government seeking its reply is a positive step towards resolving this issue. The court’s decision to adjourn the hearing to August 29 will allow the government time to respond to the notice and for the court to consider the matter fully.
In conclusion, the ban of the five-year lock-in period for TSR Autos has been challenged in the Delhi High Court by the Auto Drivers Welfare Association. The court has issued a notice to the Delhi government seeking its reply on the matter and adjourned the hearing to August 29. The association has argued that the lock-in period is unreasonable and discriminatory, causing immense hardship for TSR Auto owners. The court’s decision to issue a notice to the government is a positive step towards resolving this issue.
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