The Bench had, in an earlier order, directed the cab aggregators to apply for a license from the Maharashtra government. In light of this order, the aggregators applied for licenses, which were provisionally granted by the authorities.
The Court was informed during an earlier hearing that the taxi aggregators were required to obtain licenses and conditions prescribed under the Act and Guidelines.
The Maharashtra government stated that the draft rules had been framed on the basis of the guidelines known as the Maharashtra Regulation of Aggregator Rules, which was pending approval from authorities.
The State clarified that till the rules are issued, the aggregators would be governed by guidelines of the Central government, and they are required to act in accordance with those guidelines.
The High Court observed that despite this being the case, the State had permitted Uber to ply taxis in the State without the requisite licenses.
Source: Barandbench
