Archive · 6 Aug 2026
NHAI Clarifies Landowners Retain Rights After Compensation
Some people in India own land that the government wants to use for building a new highway.
The government is paying them money for their land.
Some people were told that once they accept the payment, they can never ask for more money.
The National Highways Authority of India said that is not true.
People who think they were paid too little can still ask a judge or an arbitrator for help.
The rules for this come from a law called the National Highways Act.
Officials are checking bank accounts and documents before giving anyone money.
They also ask landowners to turn in their papers on time and trust only official information.
The NHAI confirmed that landowners affected by land acquisition for the Deshgaon-Julwania section of National Highway-347B retain their legal rights even after receiving compensation.
NHAI Project Director Ashish Birla said rumours claiming landowners cannot make further claims after accepting compensation are misleading and factually incorrect.
Beneficiaries with objections to the compensation amount, land valuation, or any aspect of the acquisition process can approach an arbitrator or a competent court under the National Highways Act.
A joint team of the NHAI and the Revenue Department is verifying bank accounts, documents, and other records of affected landowners.
Compensation will be deposited into eligible beneficiaries' accounts after verification, and Birla urged landowners to submit documents on time and cooperate with officials.
- Who
- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Project Director Ashish Birla, the Revenue Department, and affected landowners.
- What
- NHAI clarified that landowners retain their legal rights after receiving compensation and can still raise objections or make claims.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Bhikangaon, Khargone (Madhya Pradesh), for the Deshgaon-Julwania section of National Highway-347B.
- Why
- To correct misleading rumours and confirm landowners' legal remedies under the National Highways Act and other applicable provisions.
- Authority
- National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- Project Director
- Ashish Birla
- Location
- Bhikangaon, Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
- Highway Section
- Deshgaon-Julwania section of National Highway-347B
- Key Clarification
- Landowners retain legal rights after receiving compensation
- Legal Remedy
- Approach an arbitrator or competent court under the National Highways Act
- Verification
- Joint NHAI and Revenue Department team checking bank accounts, documents, and records
- Compensation
- Deposited into eligible beneficiaries' accounts after verification