Authority: High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Adakh at Srinagar
Order Date: 06 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Meharban Sumo Stand Khaipora Payeen (association), represented by Advocate Naveed Bukhtiyar.
- Respondents: Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and others, represented by Government Advocate Faheem Nisar Shah.
- Petition under Article 226 seeks a direction that respondents consider and decide the petitioner’s representation dated 16 June 2026 concerning operation of passenger transport vehicles on the Tangmarg‑Khaipora route, invoking powers under the Motor Vehicles Act and its Rules.
- Respondent GA raised a preliminary objection, contending the petition is not maintainable and that the petitioner‑association is not a registered entity.
- Petitioner limited the prayer to the benefit of Mohammad Shafi Khan and expressed satisfaction if the petition is disposed with the requested direction.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposed of the petition and directed respondents 2 and 3 to consider and decide the representation of the petitioner and similarly situated vehicle operators dated 16 June 2026 within six weeks from the date a copy of this order is made available to them.
Topics: Transport Regulation, Motor Vehicles Act