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Chen Hai Tao & Anor v Transport Tribunal and Commissioner for Transport

[2025] HKCFI 2351
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtHK Court of First Instance
Year2025
StatusBinding authority

Summary

High Court held that the Commissioner for Transport acted unlawfully in denying transport permits to drivers, granting relief in judicial review proceedings.

Key Principle

The High Court ruled that the Commissioner for Transport unlawfully denied permits to drivers in judicial review proceedings.

Area of Law

public-law

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