Bombay High Court. (File Photo) Bombay High Court. (File Photo)The Bombay High Court on Wednesday held as illegal a circular issued by the Maharashtra government making knowledge of Marathi a pre-condition for issuance of new auto-rickshaw permits. The circular said that from November 1, 2016 new permits will be given only to those who can speak Marathi. The petitioners argued that imposing this condition for issuing ‘badges’ to auto rickshaw drivers was still understandable, but it did not make sense for auto rickshaw permits, because in many cases the rickshaw owner rents out the vehicle to others.

Source: Indian Express March 01, 2017 16:18 UTC