State Of West Bengal Etc. vs M.R. Mondal And Anr.

The Supreme Court addressed appeals by the National Highways Authority of India against a Calcutta High Court judgment that stayed the re-bidding process for toll collection on the Durgapur Expressway and continued the Receiver's possession. The Court clarified the roles of the Central and State Governments under Section 5 of the National Highways Act, 1956, and the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988, emphasizing that toll collection must comply with the established Fee Collection Rules. The Court ultimately held that the High Court's order was unsustainable and set aside the stay, allowing the re-bidding process to proceed.