Policy to Issue Permits solely to E-Auto Rickshaws in Delhi Not Arbitrary: SC

M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) There has been a request for removal of cap of 1,00,000 autos and we are informed that there is a recommendation made by the EPCA to that effect. The removal of the cap of the number fixed by this Court on 11.11.2011 shall be considered at a later stage. The advertisement that was issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi inviting applications for grant of registration for 4,261 e-autos cannot be said to be arbitrary for the following reasons: (1) the decision of the government is in conformity with FAME II scheme of the Governme...