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NHAI settles huge NH 44 arbitration cases after concessionaires claimed billions
Economy
Published on 13 May 2026
Concessionaires sought over Rs 8375 crore—NHAI ended it fast
NHAI has settled two major arbitration cases tied to the Panipat Jalandhar stretch of NH 44. An arbitral tribunal awarded NHAI Rs 819.96 crore after disputes where concessionaires reportedly raised claims exceeding Rs 8,375 crore. The settlement marks a significant outcome for the highway project, narrowing a costly legal standoff between the authority and involved firms.
- NHAI resolved two arbitration disputes for NH 44 Panipat Jalandhar
- Tribunal awarded NHAI Rs 819.96 crore
- Concessionaires had reportedly claimed over Rs 8,375 crore
- Settlements may reduce project related legal and financial uncertainty
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