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Section 81(3)

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Section 81(3) Motor Vehicles Act | Delay in Permit Renewal Condonable on Good Cause, Calcutta HC Mandates Reasoned Orders Within 60 Days
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|Calcutta High Court

Section 81(3) Motor Vehicles Act | Delay in Permit Renewal Condonable on Good Cause, Calcutta HC Mandates Reasoned Orders Within 60 Days

Calcutta High Court rules that transport authorities must condone delays in permit renewal applications if the applicant demonstrates 'good and sufficient cause', such as medical hardship. The Court directed authorities to pass reasoned orders within 60 days, reinforcing administrative accountability under the Motor Vehicles Act.