Authority: Hon'ble Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J, Uttarakhand High Court
Order Date: 11 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Chander Kant Arora (represented by Mr. Hari Mohan Bhatia).
- Respondent: National Highways Authorities Of India (represented by Mr. Raunak Pant and Mr. Naresh Pant).
- Petition (WPMS/2693/2026) seeks (i) certiorari to quash the notice dated 13 December 2025 issued by the Project Director, NHAI, and (ii) a mandamus directing acquisition of the petitioner’s land (Khasra No. 550, Kahta No. 00389, 0.4040 hectare, Village Shimla Pistor, Tehsil Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar) for the expansion of National Highway 74 (Kashipur‑Sitarganj Highway) and payment of compensation as per law.
- The petitioner submitted a reply to the notice on 26 December 2025.
Court’s Reasoning and Directions
- The court observed that the notice was issued in 2025 and the petitioner’s reply was filed on 26 December 2025.
- It directed the competent authority to consider the petitioner’s reply and take a decision in accordance with the law within three weeks from the date of presentation of a certified copy of this order.
- Until such a decision is rendered, the status quo concerning the disputed land shall be maintained.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed with a directive to the competent authority to decide on the petitioner’s reply within three weeks and to keep the land in its present condition pending that decision.
Topics: Land Acquisition, Highway Infrastructure, Court Order