‘Act of god’: NHAI says landslides not due to shimla 4-lane project
TNN / May 22, 2026, 00:50 (IST)
The National Highways Authority of India denies paying compensation for apple orchard damage near the shimla highway bypass. NHAI claims landslides were an 'act of god' due to heavy rainfall. The authority disputes the horticulture department's assessment of damaged trees. Villagers' protests have stalled project work. NHAI seeks intervention to resume construction.