In 2013, the government awarded less than 1,500 km of road projects under the EPC mode after it found no takers for PPP projects.
With buyers playing safe, projects such as Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway find it difficult to get new concessionaires
Experts believe scrapping some projects is likely to bring some stability in road sector.
On Wednesday, the court approved revision in toll rates at the gate in Manesar. Subsequently, the road ministry gave a nod to an 80 per cent rise in toll rates.
Road developers hoping for early relief from the government will have to wait longer.
Jawahar Sircar says his earnest request to ministry was to help strengthen public institutions.
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The ministry's move to intervene in the matter comes 20 days before implementation, after broadcasters complained they would suffer huge loss because digitisation was still in the first phase across the country.
NHAI to pay only Rs 175-200 cr as it takes over from concessionaire
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