Section 94 of MVA : Section 94: Bar On Jurisdiction Of Civil Courts

Explanation using Example

Imagine that a local bus company, CityTransit, has been denied a permit to operate on certain routes by the transportation authority under a new scheme introduced by the Motor Vehicles Act. Feeling aggrieved by the decision, CityTransit decides to take the matter to a civil court, hoping to challenge the authority's decision and obtain an injunction that would allow them to continue operating on those routes while the case is heard.

However, according to Section 94 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the civil court they approach would have to refuse to entertain the case. This is because the Act specifically states that civil courts do not have the jurisdiction to entertain questions relating to the grant of permits or licenses issued under the Act. Therefore, CityTransit would have to explore other legal avenues, such as approaching an appellate authority or tribunal designated for transport matters, to seek a resolution to their grievance.