11. Insertion of new section 24A in the principal enactment

The following new section is hereby inserted immediately after section 24 of the principal enactment and shall have effect as section 24A of that enactment: -

24A. The Commission may, subject to section 18, issue a temporary permit to authorize the operation of an omnibus on such other route or routes and for such period of time as may be determined in accordance with section 24 in order to meet the actual passenger demand and requirement, during a festive season or holiday period and having regard to other social necessities.”.