High Court Orders SJVNL to Pay Solatium for Luhri Hydroelectric Project Within Three Months

The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in a recent judgment, has directed Sikkim Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) to compensate for land acquired for the Luhri hydroelectric project. The court ordered the company to pay solatium within a three‑month timeframe.

The directive follows a dispute over the acquisition of land for the Luhri project, a key component of the state’s renewable energy strategy. The court’s decision underscores the need for timely compensation to affected landowners.

SJVNL, a state‑run utility, is expected to comply with the order and initiate payment procedures shortly. The ruling is seen as a precedent for similar land‑acquisition cases in the region.

The Luhri hydroelectric project, located in the Kinnaur district, aims to generate clean power for the state. The court’s intervention is expected to expedite the project’s progress while ensuring fair treatment of local communities.