Mumbai, Feb. 17 -- The order involves appointment of a user fee agency through competitive bidding via e-tender at the Balenahalli fee plaza (Design Km 397.400) for the four-lane Challakere-Hiriyur stretch of NH-150A. The project covers existing chainage from Km 359.120 to Km 411.560 (design chainage Km 358.500 to Km 414.205).

The scope includes collection of user fee and upkeep and maintenance of adjacent toilet blocks, including replenishment of consumables. The contract, awarded by a domestic entity, is to be executed over a period of one year.

The company clarified that the contract does not fall under related-party transactions and that neither the promoter nor promoter group entities have any interest in the awarding authority.

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