Dismissed

Skylark Infra Engineering Pvt. Ltd. v. National Highways Authority of India

Delhi HC13 May 2025W.P.(C)/5990/2025

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What is this about?

Two habeas-type petitions challenging termination of toll plaza contracts were dismissed because the petitioners filed letters voluntarily withdrawing the litigation, leading the Court to dispose of the matters favorably without substantive adjudication on termination validity.

What did the court decide?

Petitions dismissed after finding petitioners withdrew the court cases in connection with the termination letters.

Skylark Infra Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Vs… — Contract and Commercial Disputes | Delhi HC (2025)

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$~4 and 5

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(C) 5990/2025

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(4) SKYLARK INFRA ENGINEERING PVT LTD .....Petitioner Through: None. versus NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA.....Respondent Through: Mr. Santosh Kumar, SC and Mr. Devansh Malhotra, Adv. for NHAI.

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- W.P.(C) 6015/2025 (5) M/S RANCHOR INFRA DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED

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.....Petitioner Through: Mr. Parmod Kalirana, Mr. Manish Choudhary and Ms. Amaya Vaid, Advs.

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versus NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA & ANR.

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.....Respondents Through: Mr. Santosh Kumar, SC and Mr. Devansh Malhotra, Adv. for NHAI.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SACHIN DATTA

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O R D E R

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% 13.05.2025

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CM APPL.27551/2025 (Exemption) in W.P.(C) 6015/2025

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Allowed, subject to all just exceptions.

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Application stands disposed of.

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W.P.(C) 5990/2025 and CM APPL.27417/2025 (Stay) W.P.(C) 6015/2025 and CM APPL.27550/2025 (Stay)

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Learned counsel for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) submits that the petitioners have addressed respective communications indicating that they are not desirous of pursuing the

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This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 01/07/2025 at 22:33:52

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challenge to the impugned termination letter(s) dated 21.04.2025 issued by the National Highways Authority of India, pursuant to which, the respective contract(s) of the petitioners for operating certain toll fee plazas have been terminated and are subject matter of the present petitions. In the aforesaid communications, the petitioners have agreed to withdraw the present petitions in connection therewith.

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The letter addressed by the petitioner in W.P.(C) 5990/2025 to the Chief General Manager – CO, NHAI reads as under:

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“ Ref..: SIEPL/NHAI/Paind FP/2025-26/05/82 Date: 09^th May 2025

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To, Sh. Abdul Basit, Chief General Manager – CO, National Highways Authority of India G 5 & 6, Dwarka Sector-10, New Delhi-110010.

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Sub- Engagement of user fee collection agency on the basis of regular bid through e-tender Paind Fee Plaza at Km227.500 Sangrur to Dogal Kalan & Punjab/Haryana Border from Km 181.805 to Km 238.819 of NH-7 (New NH-52) in the state of Punjab & upkeep/maintenance of adjacent Toilet Blocks including recouping the consumable ItemsWithdrawal of Court Case Pertaining to Operation of Paind Toll Plaza-Reg.

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Ref-:

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1. Work Order No.-NHAI/13013/547/CO/24-25EQ/Paind Fee Plaza/E-2984 dated 28.02.25.

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2. PIU Letter No.-NHAI/PIU/CHD/11099/Z-S/Toll Date: 28^th February 2025.

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3. PIU Mail- On Dated:20.03.25.

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4. This office Email Dated 20.03.2025

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Dear Sir,

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We have been associated with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the past 20 years and deeply value the collaborative

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and constructive relationship we have maintained over this period.

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In view of our long-standing association and in the spirit of continuing goodwill, we hereby convey our willingness to unconditionally withdraw the court case filed in connection with the operation of the Paind toll plaza. Furthermore, we affirm our commitment to abide by all instructions and directives issued by NHAI.

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We look forward to continuing our association in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.

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Thanking you, assuring our best serves always

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Yours sincerely

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Skylark Infra Engineering Pvt. Ltd. Authorized Signatory ”

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The letter addressed by the petitioner in W.P.(C) 6015/2025 to the General Manager (CO Division), NHAI reads as under:

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“ Ref: RIDPL/25-26/081 Date: 10.05.2025 To, The General Manager (CO Division) National Highways Authority of India, Sector-10 Dwarka, New Delhi.

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SUBJECT : ENGATEMENT OF USER FEE COLLECTION AGENCY ON THE BASIS OF E-QUOTATION THROUGH E- TENDER GHAGGAR FEE PLAZA AT KM 211.805 PANIPAT – JALANDHAR SECTION OF NH-1 FROM KM 96,000 TO KM 387.00 IN THE STATE OF HARYANA – WITHDRAWAL OF CASE NO. W.P.(C) 6015/2025 AGAINST NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY OF INDIA RELATED TO GHAGGAR FEE PLAZA .

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REFERENCE:-

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1. NHAI HQ Contract Agreement dated 10.12.2024 2. LOA NHAI/13013/547/CO/24-25/EQ/Ghaggar

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FP/E-51451 dated 04-12/2024.

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Respected Sir,

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We are writing formally inform you that in recognition of the longstanding and positive relationship we have had with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) over the years, we have decided to withdraw the case bearing No.W.P.(C) 6015/2025, filed against the NHAI & Anr., regarding the termination of our contract dated 21^st April 2025, for the Ghaggar Fee Plaza project.

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We appreciate your understanding and wish to continue fostering a cordial and productive relationship moving forward.

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Thanking you

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Yours sincerely, M/s Ranchor Infra Developers Private Limited

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-sd-

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Director / Authorized Signatory ”

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The aforesaid is not controverted by learned counsel for the petitioner in W.P.(C) 6015/2025.

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In the circumstances, the present petitions are dismissed.

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SACHIN DATTA, J

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MAY 13, 2025/ cl

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 01/07/2025 at 22:33:52

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