Projects of National Significance Can't Be Stalled Due to Delays in Land Compensation Settlement: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Chandigarh, March 6, 2025 – The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a significant ruling, has directed the Punjab government to ensure the encumbrance-free possession of land for crucial national highway projects, including the Delhi-Katra Expressway. The Bench of Justice Sureshwar Thakur and Justice Kuldeep Tiwari emphasized that projects of national importance should not be hindered by delays or obstructions caused by the lackadaisical approach of authorities or by land-losers’…