The Delhi High Court Monday refused to stay the AAP Government’s decision to increase auto-rickshaw fares. The court, however, sought response of the Delhi government on a petition which has sought setting aside of June 12 notification revising the auto fares, on the ground that it would severely impact the general public.
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notice to the Centre, Delhi Government, its Transport Department and fare revision commission on the PIL, and listed the matter for further hearing on September 23.
The petition filed by NGO Aiding Hands Foundation challenged the notification saying authorities arbitrarily revised the auto fares in Delhi, adversely impacting the residents who are otherwise victimised by the unruly behaviour of auto drivers and charging of exorbitant amount.
