Executive Summary:
This notification rescinds a previous order that authorized 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 made because the aforementioned stretch of highway has been entrusted to the State Government of Gujarat. The rescission is effective as of February 9, 2016.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Rescission of Previous Notification:**
* Notification number S.O. 249E, dated 08.02.2012, is rescinded.
* This notification previously authorized the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to levy and collect fees.
* **Highway Section Transfer:**
* The Rajkot to Bamanbore section (km 185.000 to km 216.800) on National Highway 8B has been entrusted to the State Government of Gujarat.
* **Legal Basis:**
* This action is taken under Section 7 of the National Highways Act, 1956, read with Rule 3 of the National Highways Fee Determination of Rates and Collection Rules, 2008 as amended.
Impact Analysis:
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):**
Impact: NHAI is no longer authorized to levy and collect fees on the specified section of National Highway 8B.
Action Required: Cease fee collection activities on the Rajkot to Bamanbore section of NH-8B.
* **State Government of Gujarat:**
Impact: The State Government of Gujarat is now responsible for the specified section of National Highway 8B.
Action Required: Take necessary actions to manage and administer the entrusted section of National Highway 8B.
* **Users of Rajkot to Bamanbore Section of NH-8B:**
Impact: The notification has immediate implications for users who may be subject to a different fee structure or collection method determined by the State Government of Gujarat.
Action Required: Pay attention to any new fee structure implemented by the State Government of Gujarat.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956, referenced as the basis for powers exercised in the notification regarding national highways.
National Highways Fee Determination of Rates and Collection Rules, 2008: Rules established in 2008, which, as amended, are read in conjunction with the National Highways Act, 1956 to determine fee rates and collection procedures.
National Highways Authority of India: An authority that was initially authorized to levy and collect fees on vehicles using a specific section of National Highway 8B.
National Highway 8B: A specific national highway, a section of which (from km 185.000 to km 216.800) is the subject of the notification.
Gujarat: A state to whose government the management of a section of National Highway 8B was entrusted.
Rajkot: A city in Gujarat, forming one end of the highway section under consideration (Rajkot to Bamanbore section).
Bamanbore: A location in Gujarat, forming the other end of the highway section under consideration (Rajkot to Bamanbore section).
Leena Nandan: Joint Secretary, signatory of the notification.
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th February, 2016
S.O. 409(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.
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And whereas, the stretch from Rajkot to Bamanbore section from km. 185.000 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
and in supersession of the notification number S.O. No 174(E), dated 18.01.2016, the Central Government hereby
rescinds the Notification number S.O. 249(E), dated 08.02.2012 for handing over the stretch to State Government of
Gujarat.
[F. No. NHAI/13013/344/CMD-CO/10-11/GC-Rajkot (Rajkot-Bamanbore)]
LEENA NANDAN, Jt. Secy.
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