Authority: High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur

Order Date: 01.10.2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) through Project Director, Project Implementation Unit‑Bilaspur, District Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
  • Respondents: 1) Irfaan Hassan, S/o Kaji Maqsood Hassan, resident of Village Jurali, Tehsil Podi Uparoda, Distt. Korba, Chhattisgarh; 2) State of Chhattisgarh through Sub‑Divisional Officer (Revenue), Katghora, District Korba.
  • Case Number: WPC No. 5054 of 2026.
  • Reliefs Sought (Petition):
  • Call for the entire records leading to the impugned orders dated 07.09.2026 (MJC Civil No. 177/2026) and 09.09.2026 (Arbitrator‑cum‑Commissioner, Bilaspur).
  • Quash both impugned orders dated 07.09.2026 and 09.09.2026.
  • Grant costs of the petition and any other relief deemed fit.
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Dhiraj Kumar Wankhede, Advocate.
  • Counsel for State: Mr. Praveen Das, Additional Advocate General.
  • Background Issues: The petitioner could not obtain certified copies of the orders dated 04.04.2025 (Arbitrator‑cum‑Commissioner) and 09.09.2026 due to shortage of court‑fee tickets. The State later indicated that tickets are now available and copies can be supplied within 3‑4 working days.

Final Outcome

1. The petitioner is directed to obtain certified copies of the orders dated 07.09.2026 and 09.09.2026 at the earliest and thereafter approach the appropriate District Court within 7 days of receipt of those copies.

2. The effect of the order dated 07.09.2026 passed by the learned Second District Judge, Korba, is stayed for 7 days from the date of receipt of this order.

3. No coercive steps shall be taken against the petitioner during the stay period.

4. The concerned court must decide the petitioner’s application for an interim stay within 15 days of its receipt.

5. The petitioner must file any appeal within 15 days of receiving the certified copies of the orders.

6. The petition is disposed of, subject to the above directions, as the matter does not fall within the jurisdiction of this Court for a full hearing.

Topics: Land Acquisition, Infrastructure Litigation, Court Procedure