Date: 2016-01-19Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 of the National Highways Act, 1956 48 of 1956, read with rule 3 of the National Highways Fee Determination of Rates and Collection Rules, 2008 as amended, the Central Government by notification of the Government of India
Executive Summary:
This notification rescinds the earlier authorization (S.O. No. 249 E dated 08.02.2012) that permitted the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to levy and collect fees on mechanical vehicles using the Rajkot to Bamanbore section (km 185.000 to km 216.800) of National Highway 8B. This change is due to the entrustment of the specified highway section to the State Government of Gujarat. The notification becomes effective from the date the State Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Gujarat, commences toll collection.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization Rescission:
* Notification S.O. No. 249 E dated 08.02.2012 is rescinded.
* This earlier notification authorized the NHAI to collect fees on the Rajkot to Bamanbore section of National Highway 8B.
Highway Section Transfer:
* The Rajkot to Bamanbore section (km 185.000 to km 216.800) of National Highway 8B has been entrusted to the State Government of Gujarat (vide Notification S.O. No. 1517 E dated 10.06.2015).
Effective Date:
* This notification becomes effective from the date the State PWD, Government of Gujarat, starts toll collection.
Impact Analysis:
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):
* Impact: Loses the authority to levy and collect fees on the specified section of National Highway 8B.
* Action Required: Cease fee collection on the Rajkot to Bamanbore section once the Gujarat State PWD commences toll collection.
State Government of Gujarat (Specifically, the State PWD):
* Impact: Gains responsibility for toll collection on the Rajkot to Bamanbore section of National Highway 8B.
* Action Required: Commence toll collection on the specified highway section; ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
Users of Rajkot to Bamanbore Section of National Highway 8B:
* Impact: Toll collection responsibility shifts from NHAI to the Gujarat State Government.
* Action Required: Pay toll fees to the Gujarat State Government (PWD) once they begin collection.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law governing national highways in India, referenced as the source of authority for the notification.
National Highways Fee Determination of Rates and Collection Rules, 2008: Rules that provide a framework for determining rates and collection of fees on national highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
National Highways Authority of India: An agency authorized to levy and collect fees on mechanical vehicles.
Rajkot to Bamanbore: A section of road from km. 185.000 to km. 216.800 initially managed by NHAI.
National Highway Number 8B: The highway on which the Rajkot to Bamanbore section is located.
Gujarat: The state to which the Rajkot to Bamanbore section of National Highway 8B was entrusted.
State PWD, Government of Gujarat: The state's Public Works Department, which will commence toll collection after this notification.
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281 GI/2016 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th January, 2016
S.O. 174(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 of the National Highways Act, 1956
(48 of 1956), read with rule 3 of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules,
2008 as amended, the Central Government by notification of the Government of India vide S.O. No. 249 (E)
dated 08.02.2012 authorized National Highways Authority of India for levying and collecting fee on
mechanical vehicles for the use of the stretch from Rajkot to Bamanbore section from km. 185.000 to km.
216.800 on National Highways Number 8B.
And whereas, the stretch from Rajkot to Bamanbore section from km. 185.0000 to km. 216.800 on
National Highway Number 8B has been entrusted to State Government of Gujarat vide Gazette Notification
S.O. No. 1517 (E) dated 10.06.2015.
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 7 of the National Highways Act, 1956
(48 of 1956), read with Rule 3 of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules,
2008 as amended, the Central Government hereby rescinds the Notification number S.O. 249 (E) dated
08.02.2012 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) of Government
of India in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This notification shall be effective from the date of
commencement of toll collection by State PWD, Government of Gujarat.
[F. No. NHAI/13013/344/CMD-CO/10-11/GC-Rajkot (Rajkot-Bamanbore)]
LEENA NANDAN, Jt. Secy.
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