In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, road transport service means a service of motor vehicles carrying passengers or goods or both by road for hire or reward.
[98. Chapter to override Chapter V and other laws. - The provisions of this Chapter and the rules and orders made thereunder shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in Chapter V or in any other law for the time being in force or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any such law.]
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 97
Section 97 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 defines 'State Transport Undertaking' (STU) for the purposes of Chapter VI, encompassing road transport undertakings operated by the Central or State Government, State Road Transport Corporations, or local municipal authorities.
When drafting pleadings challenging a draft or approved route nationalization scheme, first verify whether the proponent entity strictly satisfies the 50% government shareholding or municipal constitution required under Section 97. If a joint venture entity has diluted government equity below 50%, challenge its statutory locus under Section 97 to formulate Chapter VI schemes.