Shimla, April 27 -- Himachal Pradesh high court, as an interim relief to National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), has stayed the move of the state government to take over 180 MW Baira Siul Hydro Power Project.

Justice Ajay Mohan Goel directed the state government to maintain status quo qua the Baira Siul Hydro Power Project while issuing notice to the state government and Government of India through Secretary, Ministry of Power on April 25.

180 MW Baira Siul Hydro Power Project is operated by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), which had moved the high court challenging the state government's move to reclaim the project.

The high court has also stayed the communication dated March 26, as well as the decision of...