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Himachal HC Sets 10‑Day Deadline, Allows Sanwara Toll From Nov. 12 Only if Repairs Are Done

The bench reaffirmed that tolls hinge on road users receiving service, with compliance to be reviewed on November 11.

The court noted that the construction of the Parwanoo–Solan stretch, which was originally scheduled for completion in April 2021, has already incurred an “overrun of six years”. (HT FIle)
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Overview

  • NHAI may resume collection at the Sanwara plaza on November 12 only if court‑mandated rectification is completed within 10 days.
  • The order requires clearing muck and drains and urgent fixes at Datyar, Chakki Moud, the Kandaghat approach and market stretch, and surfacing at Shimla’s Boileauganj U‑turn.
  • The court directed the state to provide police assistance to overcome local obstructions and suggested night or early‑morning work to limit disruption.
  • NHAI reported awarding a ₹15.20 crore, 12‑month maintenance contract to NH Construction Pvt. Ltd. and acknowledged significant delays.
  • Status affidavits note slope protection done at 30 of 42 sites, roughly 2.3 km still restricted to two or three lanes, and ₹4.53 crore in toll revenue lost during the closure.