https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=297217 A tariff and permit regime for small motor taxis was upheld because the distinction from large taxis rested on relevant differences in horsepower, size and running expenses, and was adopted for a public purpose. The resulting competition and adverse effect on existing large taxi operators did not make the classification arbitrary or discriminatory under Article 14. Article 19(1)(g) protects the right to carry on business, but does not confer a monopoly or bar bona fide regulatory competition. The transport authority's power to regulate permits and tariff rates for different vehicle classes was therefore validly exercised, and the constitutional challenge failed. en-us Tue, 24 Nov 1953 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:28:25 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=297217 A tariff and permit regime for small motor taxis was upheld because the distinction from large taxis rested on relevant differences in horsepower, size and running expenses, and was adopted for a public purpose. The resulting competition and adverse effect on existing large taxi operators did not make the classification arbitrary or discriminatory under Article 14. Article 19(1)(g) protects the right to carry on business, but does not confer a monopoly or bar bona fide regulatory competition. The transport authority's power to regulate permits and tariff rates for different vehicle classes was therefore validly exercised, and the constitutional challenge failed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 24 Nov 1953 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=297217