Himachal HC orders 7.5% interest on delayed NH-72 land compensation

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• HIGHWAY RULING Himachal HC orders interest on delayed NH-72 compensation The case concerns land acquired for the Paonta Sahib–Ballupur bypass in Sirmaur.
• THE DELAY Compensation was deposited after 367 days 367 DAYS The reported gap ran from the 14 February 2022 award to the 16 February 2023 deposit.
• COURT DIRECTION Interest set at 7.5% per year 7.5% The rate applies to the amount payable to the two petitioners for the delayed period.
• COMPLIANCE Authorities have two weeks to deposit interest 2 WEEKS The reported order sets a higher 18% rate from the order date if payment is missed.
• DRIVER IMPACT No new toll or FASTag charge announced The case is about land compensation, so travellers should watch for separate official traffic notices.
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