Kishore Mansukhani v. State of Maharashtra and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
PIL No. 72 of 2021; Kishore Mansukhani v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.; Bombay High Court; Alok Aradhe CJ; Bharati Dangre J; decided 20 February 2025; NHAI; Pune-Satara national highway; NH-48; incomplete 1.22 kms stretch; completion deadline 30/05/2025; additional affidavit of Sanjay Kadam Project Director; MoRTH blackspots Bhumkar Pull, Navale Bridge, Bavdhan, Wakad; FOB at Km 842+680 near NDA Chowk; EPC Contractor appointed 01/09/2024; completion deadline 31/08/2025; statements taken on record; timelines binding on Project Director; PIL disposed.
What did the court decide?
PIL disposed of on the basis of statements made by NHAI in its additional affidavit in reply, which were taken on record; the Project Director of NHAI is to adhere to the stated timelines, namely completion of the remaining 1.22 Kms stretch by 30th May, 2025 and the long-term rectification works referred to in paragraph 7(iv) on or before 31st August, 2025.