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2024 DIGILAW 553 (SC)

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) v. Noble M. Paikada

2024-05-15

A.S.OKA, SANJAY KAROL

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ORDER : IA No.114098/2024-FOR RECALLING THE COURT ORDER DATED 21.9.2024 1. We have heard the learned Solicitor General appearing for the applicant-National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the learned senior counsel representing the original appellant. 2. For the time being, we clarify that the projects for which work orders were issued by the applicant-NHAI prior to 21st March, 2024 will remain unaffected by the judgment dated 21st March, 2024. 3. However, we direct the applicant-NHAI to file an affidavit giving a list of the projects for which the work orders were issued prior to 21st March, 2024 and produce copies of the work orders and other relevant documents showing service of the work order on contractors within a period of one month from today. 4. We clarify that the work orders which were issued prior to 28th March, 2020 required Environment Clearance and therefore, the clarification which we have issued under this order will not apply to such work orders. 5. We make it again clear that we are not permitting the work of all projects which are listed at Annexure A-3 to continue. Only those works will continue where work orders have been issued prior to 21st March, 2024. 6. Needless to add that in those cases where work order has not been issued prior to 21st March, 2024., the applicant-NHAI will be bound by the decision of this Court dated 21st March, 2024. 7. For considering the compliance made by the applicant-NHAI, list the application on 25th July, 2024 at 3.30 p.m. 8. M.A. Diary No(s).21770/2024 in C.A. Nos.1628-1629/2021 9. The application is dismissed and Miscellaneous Application is disposed of in terms of the signed order.