A MAN who left his wife with permanent scarring after pouring boiling water over her has had his bid for a private hire car licence rejected.

Dalbir Gill could not convince licensing chiefs that he was a fit and proper person when he appeared before the panel.

He was convicted of domestic assault in May 2017 after shouting at his wife before pulling her by the hair and burning her forearm with boiling water.

Mr Gill, who claimed the assault was a “family matter”, also collided with a motorbike while driving in January 2017.

Police Scotland had objected to his application.

Licensing committee convener Alex Wilson blasted the driver for his behaviour.

“It was absolutely horrific hearing that.

“It’s disgraceful that you put your wife through that treatment.”

Mr Gill replied: “This is in the past for a long time, sir.”

But Mr Wilson said: “We’re looking at 2017, Mr Gill. I wouldn’t say that’s a long time.

“To my mind it’s not a long time and you’ve also had an accident where you collided with a motorbike.

“We initially refused your driver’s licence and you got it on appeal.

“Your vehicle that you proposed today is contrary to a policy. Your car is too old.”

Mr Gill said he could get a new car, but councillors decided to reject his request for a licence.

Councillor Gary Gray questioned Mr Gill, saying: “Reading this report is disgraceful. Do you think you’re a fit and proper person?”

Mr Gill said: “This was a family matter.”

“That’s over, it will never happen again.”

However, Mr Gray said: “Domestic abuse is not a family matter. It’s not acceptable in society.

“I think your response speaks volumes.”