Archive · 28 Jul 2026
NHAI Wins Arbitration Case Against Bareilly Highways Project
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) won a big case against a company called Bareilly Highways Project (BHPL).
BHPL had asked for a lot of money, about Rs 3,177 crore, because NHAI ended their contract for a road project in Uttar Pradesh.
But the court, called the Arbitral Tribunal, only gave BHPL a small amount, Rs 46 crore plus some extra money for interest.
NHAI has been winning similar cases lately, which shows they are good at managing contracts and legal matters.
NHAI successfully defended against a Rs 3,177 crore claim by Bareilly Highways Project (BHPL).
The Arbitral Tribunal allowed only three claims amounting to Rs 46 crore plus applicable interest.
The case involved the 151 km Bareilly – Sitapur BOT (Toll) project in Uttar Pradesh.
NHAI has recently won several arbitration cases, showcasing robust contractual management.
The tribunal's decision safeguarded public resources and reaffirmed the contractual framework for National Highway projects.
- Who
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Bareilly Highways Project (BHPL)
- What
- Arbitration case regarding a road project claim
- When
- May 2019 (termination), recent decision by Arbitral Tribunal
- Where
- Bareilly – Sitapur BOT (Toll) project in Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- NHAI terminated the project, leading to claims by the concessionaire
NHAI's Position
Bareilly Highways Project's Position
Claim Amount
NHAI's Position
NHAI defended against a Rs 3,177 crore claim.
Bareilly Highways Project's Position
BHPL filed claims aggregating to around Rs 3,177 crore.
Arbitral Tribunal's Decision
NHAI's Position
The tribunal allowed only three claims amounting to Rs 46 crore plus applicable interest.
Bareilly Highways Project's Position
The tribunal rejected the majority of the claims.
- Project Name
- Bareilly – Sitapur BOT (Toll) project
- Project Length
- 151 km
- Project Location
- Uttar Pradesh
- Concessionaire
- Bareilly Highways Project (BHPL)
- Promoter
- Era Infra Engineering
- Termination Date
- May 2019
- Total Claims Filed
- Rs 3,177 crore
- Claims Allowed
- Rs 46 crore plus applicable interest