State of Kerala Vs. E.T. Rose Lynd
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Head Note
Motor Vehicles Act,1988 - Section 118
Road Regulations, 1989 (for short, '1989 Regulations'), Rule 15 - Motor Accident - High Court whether can issue directions to State Govt. under Section 118 of Motor Vehicles Act - In an appeal against amount of award, issued certain directions to State Govt. in order to prevent frequency of accidents - In the directions, inter alia, directed the State Govt. to construct the Bus Bays and make the roads double lane or four lane - These directions given by High Court set aside - Held - High Court did not consider whether it was all feasible to construct the Bus Bays and make the roads double lane or four lane when these roads pass through major cities, towns and thickly populated areas Further held - High Court did not keep on mind the financial aspect viz., the cost of land acquisition and the cost of construction of Bus Bays throughout the State's National Highways.
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