And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in Dainik Bhaskar and Rajasthan Patrika

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum for Newspapers Details **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, concerning the newspaper details related to a previous notification (S.O. 284E dated 20 January, 2021). The corrigendum modifies the list of newspapers in which the substance of the original notification was published, correcting an inaccuracy in the originally published list. This report details the specific change and its potential impact. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear and concise analysis of a corrigendum related to a notification published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the corrigendum. **3. Policy Overview:** * This document is a *corrigendum* or *amendment* to a pre-existing notification: S.O. 284E dated 20 January, 2021. * **Core Objective (Inferred):** The core objective of the *original* notification (S.O. 284E) is not directly stated in the provided text. The objective of this *corrigendum* is to *correct the record* of the newspapers in which the original notification's substance was published. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **(Amendment):** The rationale for this specific amendment is to correct an error in the original notification regarding the newspapers in which the notification's substance was published. The original notification incorrectly listed "Dainik Bhaskar and Rajasthan Patrika on 13.11.2020". The corrigendum aims to rectify this inaccuracy by providing the correct publication details. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * This document is an amendment. Therefore, the following details focus on the specific changes introduced: * **What specific part of the original policy is being changed:** Paragraph 2 of notification S.O. 284E dated 20 January, 2021. * **What the *new* rule/provision *is*:** The paragraph now reads: "And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in Dainik Bhaskar on 14.11.2020 and Dainik Nav Jyoti" on 13.11.2020 ; under subsection 3 of section 3A of the said Act;" * **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** The original list of newspapers (Dainik Bhaskar and Rajasthan Patrika on 13.11.2020) is replaced with a new list (Dainik Bhaskar on 14.11.2020 and Dainik Nav Jyoti on 13.11.2020). This corrects the publication date for Dainik Bhaskar, and also corrects the original notification by replacing Rajasthan Patrika with Dainik Nav Jyoti. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the stakeholders are: * The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. * Newspapers mentioned (Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Nav Jyoti, and potentially Rajasthan Patrika). * The publishing authorities (Government of India Press and Controller of Publications). * The industry or entities regulated by the original notification (S.O. 284E). **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is responsible for issuing the corrigendum. The Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press and the Controller of Publications are responsible for publishing it. * **Timelines or procedures:** The corrigendum was issued on March 26, 2021. The text implies the need to update records and potentially notify relevant parties of the correction. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **(Amendment):** The intended outcome of these specific changes is to ensure the accuracy of the official record regarding the publication of the original notification. This is critical for transparency and due process, preventing potential legal challenges based on incorrect publication information. Correcting the list of newspapers will help ensure that parties that are intended to be notified via the published notification, were actually notified. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigendum addresses an error in the original notification concerning the newspapers in which its substance was published. By correcting the record, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways maintains accuracy, transparency, and adherence to due process. The accuracy of public records relating to governmental regulation is of key importance to industry and citizens.

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