Himachal HC orders interest on delayed NH-72 compensation

⚡ Fuelprice HIGHWAY RULING The case concerns land acquired for the Paonta Sahib–Ballupur bypass in Sirmaur.

Compensation was deposited after 367 days

⚡ Fuelprice THE DELAY 367 DAYS The reported gap ran from the 14 February 2022 award to the 16 February 2023 deposit.

Interest set at 7.5% per year

⚡ Fuelprice COURT DIRECTION 7.5% The rate applies to the amount payable to the two petitioners for the delayed period.

Authorities have two weeks to deposit interest

⚡ Fuelprice COMPLIANCE 2 WEEKS The reported order sets a higher 18% rate from the order date if payment is missed.

No new toll or FASTag charge announced

⚡ Fuelprice DRIVER IMPACT The case is about land compensation, so travellers should watch for separate official traffic notices.

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