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Supreme Court Reaffirms Toll-Free Status of Delhi-Noida Flyway

The court dismissed NTBCL's review plea, citing public interest and confirming the company had already recovered costs and profits.

The court rejected NTBCL’s request for reconsideration with a terse observation: “You have minted enough.” (HT Archive)

Overview

  • A Supreme Court bench led by Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh rejected NTBCL's plea to review the December 2024 ruling declaring the DND flyway toll-free.
  • The court upheld its earlier finding that NTBCL had recouped project costs, earned significant profits, paid ₹243.07 crore in dividends, and repaid all debts by 2016.
  • The ruling emphasized that the Noida Authority overstepped its statutory powers by delegating toll-levying authority to NTBCL, facilitating undue private enrichment.
  • Critical remarks against NTBCL official Pradeep Puri, tied to CAG findings, were retained in the court's decision despite requests for their removal.
  • The judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting public interest by ensuring equitable management of public infrastructure projects.