Delhi High Court Orders Status Quo in Sindi Dry Port Case, Next Hearing Scheduled for July 16 The Delhi High Court has directed that the status quo remain in place in the ongoing dispute over the Multimodal Logistics Park (Sindi dry port) project until the next hearing on July 16. The court’s decision follows a legal challenge by Delta Corp, a company whose contract for developing the dry port was terminated in September 2023. Delta Corp had filed the petition after Hyderabad-based AMR India emerged as the successful bidder in a fresh tender for the project. The court has adjourned the matter to July 16, effectively halting the signing of the final contract with National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), which is overseeing the development of the dry port. The Sindi dry port, a flagship initiative of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, is being developed by NHLML. Delta Corp’s contract was terminated in September 2023 on the grounds that the company failed to meet the step-by-step milestones required for infrastructure development as a concessionaire. After Delta Corp filed a petition in court challenging the termination, an arbitration process was initiated. However, Delta Corp again approached the court in late 2023 after AMR India secured the contract, arguing that the arbitration proceedings were still ongoing. Despite the issuance of a letter of award to AMR India, the court has ordered that the company be notified of the status quo order and requested its response before proceeding. The dry port is projected to be one of the largest logistics facilities in the region, with the potential to significantly reduce transportation costs.#nitin_gadkari #delhi_high_court #delta_corp #amr_india #national_highways_logistics_management_limited
