Lucknow, Nov. 29 -- The Allahabad High Court on Friday struck down an order requiring resident status for the registration of e-rickshaws in Lucknow, saying such a requirement clearly violates the fundamental rights to equality, freedom of occupation and life. The order was passed by the Lucknow bench of the court. A bench of Justices Shekhar B Saraf and B R Singh delivered the verdict after hearing the arguments on four petitions, including one filed by Ajit Yadav. The petitioners had alleged that on February 5, the assistant regional transport officer, administration, Lucknow, passed an order imposing two restrictions on the registration of e-rickshaws. The pleas challenged the condition under which only a permanent resident would be granted registration for a new e-rickshaw. Responding to the petitions, the Uttar Pradesh government said it faces difficulties in serving notices regarding the expiry of fitness certificates etc. to rented e-rickshaw owners in Lucknow. The court was not satisfied with the response and did not consider it a valid basis for denying registration....