## Report on Amendments to National Highways Act, 1956
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes three corrigenda and one notification pertaining to amendments to the National Highways Act, 1956, specifically focusing on changes to notifications S.O. 460E and S.O. 461E both dated 30th March, 2006 and the omission and substitution of national highway numbers as outlined in S.O. 689E dated 4th April 2011. The core purpose of these actions is to rectify errors in previously published notifications and update the schedule of the National Highways Act, 1956 to reflect changes in national highway designations and routes. Key findings include the correction of typographical errors and the removal and substitution of national highway numbers along with their descriptions.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides a detailed overview of recent amendments to the National Highways Act, 1956, as published in the Gazette of India on June 3, 2021. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and aims to inform stakeholders about the specific changes enacted and their potential implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* The amendments directly impact the following notification:
* S.O. 460E and S.O. 461E both dated 30th March, 2006.
* S.O. 689E dated 4th April 2011.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objectives of these amendments are:
* To correct errors in previously published notifications related to national highway designations.
* To update the Schedule to the National Highways Act, 1956 to reflect changes in highway numbering and route descriptions.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The provided text suggests the need for these amendments arises from:
* **Typographical Errors:** The corrigenda to S.O. 460E and S.O. 461E indicate the presence of typographical errors in the original notifications that required correction to ensure accuracy and clarity.
* **Evolving Highway Network:** The substitution and removal of national highway numbers implies an evolving national highway network, necessitating updates to the Schedule of the National Highways Act to reflect the current designations and routes.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section details the specific changes introduced by the provided amendment text:
* **Corrigendum to S.O. 460E:**
* **Specific Part Changed:** The table within notification S.O. 460E dated 30th March, 2006, specifically against serial number 46A, in column 2.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The words, figures, and letters "NE II" are replaced with "NE 2".
* **Effect of Change:** This correction addresses a typographical error, ensuring the correct designation "NE 2" is used.
* **Corrigendum to S.O. 461E:**
* **Specific Part Changed:** The table within notification S.O. 461E dated 30th March, 2006, specifically in column 1.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The words, figures, and letters "NE II" are replaced with "NE 2".
* **Effect of Change:** Similar to the previous correction, this addresses a typographical error, ensuring the correct designation "NE 2" is used.
* **Notification S.O. 2141E:**
* **Specific Part Changed:** The Schedule to the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **New Rule/Provision:** New National Highway No. 148N and the entries relating thereto specified against serial number 524 in the Schedule to the said Act are omitted from the Schedule.
* **Effect of Change:** This removes the highway designation 148N from the schedule.
* **Notification S.O. 2142E:**
* **Specific Part Changed:** The Schedule to the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The entries for serial numbers 549, 562 and 566 are substituted with new descriptions.
* **549:** Highway designated as 148NA, starting from its junction with NE 4 near Mandkaula connecting Sahrala, Junction of NH44 near Kail Gaon, HaryanaDelhi border in the state of Haryana, Meethapur, Aali Gaon, Okhla, DND near Maharani Bagh and terminating at its junction of Ring Road with new NE 3 near Sarai Kale Khan in the state of Delhi.
* **562:** Expressway designated as NE 4, under construction starting from its junction with new NH248A near Sohna connecting Firozpur Jhirka in the state of Haryana, Dausa, Lalsot, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Jhalawar in the state of Rajasthan, Jaora, Ratlam in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Dahod, Godra, Dodka Vadora, Bharuch, Surat, Navasari, Valsad, Vapi in the State of Gujarat, Silvasa in the Union Territory of Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Virar, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Bandlapur and terminating at its junction with new NH No. 348 near Panvel at JNPT in the State of Maharashtra.
* **566:** Highway designated as 752D, starting from its junction with NH No. 52 near Kshipra Bridge Village Lohar Piplia including spur of 3.200 Km towards Badnewar and a spur of 7 Km towards Dewas connecting Ujjain and terminating at its junction with NE 4 near Garoth in the state of Madhya Pradesh after passing through the state of Rajasthan.
* **Effect of Change:** This alters the routes and descriptions of the listed highways.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Road users:** As the changes affect highway designations and routes.
* **Transportation and Logistics Companies:** Planning and operations are directly influenced by highway infrastructure.
* **State Governments of Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra** : Due to changed or newly defined routes through these states
* **Union Territory of Dadar and Nagar Haveli:** Due to changed or newly defined routes through the UT.
* **Construction and Infrastructure Companies:** Involved in the development and maintenance of national highways.
* **Relevant Government Agencies:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and other related departments.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the primary responsible agency, as indicated by the notification's origin.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The effective date of these amendments is the date of publication in the Gazette of India, June 3, 2021. Further specific procedures are not detailed in the provided text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **Corrected Notifications:** The corrigenda to S.O. 460E and S.O. 461E ensure accurate records and prevent confusion arising from typographical errors.
* **Updated Highway Designations:** The substitutions and removals of national highway numbers will align the Schedule of the National Highways Act with the current state of the national highway network. This allows relevant departments to plan.
**9. Conclusion:**
The analyzed amendments to the National Highways Act, 1956 encompass both minor corrections and significant updates to the national highway network's designation. While the corrigenda address typographical errors, the notification concerning national highway numbering reflects changes in highway infrastructure and planning. These changes have implications for various stakeholders, including road users, logistics companies, and government agencies responsible for highway development and maintenance. Accurate highway designations are vital for efficient transportation and infrastructure management.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Parliament of India to provide for the declaration of certain highways to be national highways and for matters connected therewith.
New National Highway No. 148N: A national highway in India that is being omitted from the Schedule to the National Highways Act, 1956.
Haryana: A state in India.
Delhi: A state in India.
Rajasthan: A state in India.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in India.
Gujarat: A state in India.
Dadar and Nagar Haveli: A Union Territory in India.
Maharashtra: A state in India.
NH248A: A National Highway in India
NE 4: A National Expressway in India
NH No. 52: A National Highway in India
NH No. 348: A National Highway in India
NH44: A National Highway in India
NH 752D: A National Highway in India
Sarai Kale Khan: A locality in Delhi, India.
Sohna: A city in Haryana, India
Firozpur Jhirka: A city in Haryana, India
Dausa: A city in Rajasthan, India
Lalsot: A city in Rajasthan, India
Sawai Madhopur: A city in Rajasthan, India
Kota: A city in Rajasthan, India
Jhalawar: A city in Rajasthan, India
Jaora: A city in Madhya Pradesh, India
Ratlam: A city in Madhya Pradesh, India
Dahod: A city in Gujarat, India
Godra: A city in Gujarat, India
Dodka Vadora: A city in Gujarat, India, likely a misspelling of Vadodara
Bharuch: A city in Gujarat, India
Surat: A city in Gujarat, India
Navasari: A city in Gujarat, India
Valsad: A city in Gujarat, India
Vapi: A city in Gujarat, India
Silvasa: The capital city of Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Virar: A city in Maharashtra, India
Bhiwandi: A city in Maharashtra, India
Kalyan: A city in Maharashtra, India
Bandlapur: A city in Maharashtra, India
Panvel: A city in Maharashtra, India
JNPT: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, a port in Maharashtra, India
Ujjain: A city in Madhya Pradesh, India
Dewas: A city in Madhya Pradesh, India
Garoth: A town in Madhya Pradesh, India
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1985] नई दिल्ली, बहृ स्ट्प जतवार, िनू 3, 2021/ज्य ष्े ठ 13, 1943
No. 1985] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021/JYAISHTHA 13, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
िजु िपत्र
नई दिल्ली, 3 िून, 2021
का.आ. 2139(अ).—भारत सरकार के सड़क पररवहन और रािमागग मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना का.आ. 460(अ),
तारीख 30 माच,ग 2006 िो भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II खंड 3 उप-खंड (ii) में स.ं 308, तारीख 30 माच,ग
2006 के तहत प्रकाजित की गई थी, की ताजलका म ें क्रम स.ं 46ए के सामन े िब् िों, संख् याओं और अक्षरों ‘‘एनई II’’ के जलए
कॉलम 2 म ें िब्िों, संख् याओं और अक्षरों को ‘‘एनई 2’’ के द्वारा प्रजतस्ट् थाजपत दकया िाएगा।
रिप्प ण: मलू अजधसूचना को स.ं का.आ. 460(अ), दिनांदकत 30 माच,ग 2006 द्वारा प्रकाजित दकया गया था।
[फा. सं. एनएच-14012/06/2021-पीएडं एम]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
CORRIGENDUM
New Delhi, the 3rd June, 2021
S.O. 2139(E).— In the table to the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways, number S.O. 460(E) dated 30th March, 2006 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,
Section 3, Sub-section (ii) vide number 308 dated 30th March, 2006, against serial number 46A, in column 2 for the
words, figures and letters “NE II”, the words, figures and letters “NE 2” shall be substituted.
2970 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Note: - The principal notification was published vide number S.O. 460(E) dated 30th March, 2006.
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RAJESH GUPTA, Director
िजु िपत्र
नई दिल्ली, 3 िून, 2021
का.आ. 2140(अ).—भारत सरकार के सड़क पररवहन और रािमागग मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना का.आ. 461(अ),
तारीख 30 माच,ग 2006 िो भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II खंड 3 उप-खंड (ii) में स.ं 308, तारीख 30 माच,ग
2006 के तहत प्रकाजित की गई थी, की ताजलका म ें िब् िों, संख् याओं और अक्षरों ‘‘एनई II’’ के जलए कॉलम 1 म ें िब्िों,
संख् याओं और अक्षरों को ‘‘एनई 2’’ के द्वारा प्रजतस्ट्थ ाजपत दकया िाएगा।
रिप्प ण: मलू अजधसूचना को स.ं का.आ. 461(अ), दिनांदकत 30 माच,ग 2006 द्वारा प्रकाजित दकया गया था।
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रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
CORRIGENDUM
New Delhi, the 3rd June, 2021
S.O. 2140(E).—In the table to the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, number S.O. 461(E) dated 30th March, 2006 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,
Section 3, Sub-section (ii) vide number 308 dated 30th March, 2006, in column 1 for the words, figures and letters
“NE II”, the words, figures and letters “NE 2” shall be substituted.
Note: - The principal notification was published vide number S.O. 461(E) dated 30th March, 2006.
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RAJESH GUPTA, Director
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 3 िून, 2021
का.आ. 2141(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्र ीय रािमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की धारा 2 की
उप-धारा 3 द्वारा प्रित् त िजत यों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, केंर सरकार एतद्द्वारा नई राष्ट्रीय रािमागग स.ं 148एन और उत
अजधजनयम की अनुसूची म ें क्रम स.ं 524 के सामन े जवजनर्िष्ग ि की गई संबंजधत प्रजवजियों का अनुसूची स े लोप करती ह।ै
पाि रिप्प ण: राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) के जलए अनुसूची का प्रजतस्ट् थापन, अजधसूचना स.ं
का.आ. 689(अ), दिनांदकत 4 अप्रैल, 2011 के तहत दकया गया था जिस े दिनांदकत 4 अप्रैल, 2011 को भारत सरकार के
रािपत्र म ें प्रकाजित दकया गया था और उसके बाि अजधसूचना का.आ. स.ं 1948(अ), दिनांदकत 21 मई, 2021 के तहत
इस े आगे और संिोजधत दकया गया था।
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रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd June, 2021
S.O. 2141(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 2 of the National Highways
Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby omits New National Highway No. 148N and the entries
relating thereto specified against serial number 524 in the Schedule to the said Act from the Schedule.
Footnote:- The Schedule to the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) was substituted vide notification number
S.O. 689(E), dated 4th April, 2011 published in the Gazette of India, dated the 4th April, 2011 and subsequently
amended vide notifications number S.O. 1494 (E), dated 7th April, 2021.
[F. No. NH-14012/06/2021-P&M]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 3 िून, 2021
का.आ. 2142(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की धारा 2 की उप
धारा (2) द्वारा प्रित् त िजत यों का प्रयोग करत े हुए अजधसूचना स.ं का.आ. 689(अ), तारीख 4 अप्रलै , 2011 के माध् यम स े
भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण भाग-II, खंड-3 उप खंड-(ii) म ें प्रकाजित सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग ग मंत्रालय की
अजधसूचना म ें जनम्न जलजखत और संिोधन करती ह,ै अथागत्:-
इस अनुसूची म,ें क्रम सं. 549, 562 और 566 के जलए तथा उससे संबंजधत प्रजवजष्ि यों के जलए जनम्न जलजखत को
प्रजतस्ट् था जपत दकया िाएगा, अथागत्:—
ताजलका
क्र.स ं. नई राष्ट्रीय राष्र ीय रािमाग गका जववरण
रािमाग गस.ं
(1) (2) (3)
मंडकौला के पास एनई 4 के साथ इसके िंिन स े िरूु होकर सहराला, कैलगांव के पास रारा-
549 148एनए 44 का िंिन और हररयाणा राज्य म ें हररयाणा / दिल्ली सीमा, मीठापुर, अलीगांव, ओखला,
महारानी बाग के पास डीएनडी को िोड़ने वाला और दिल्ली राज्य म ें सराय काले खा ं के पास
नए एनई 3 के साथ ररंग रोड के अपने िंिन पर समाप्त होने वाला रािमागग।
सोहना के पास नए रारा-248ए के साथ इसके िंिन स े िुरू होकर हररयाणा राज्य में
562 एनई4 दफरोिपुर जिरका, रािस्ट्थान राज्य म ें िौसा, लालसोत, सवाई माधोपुर, कोिा, िालावाड़,
मध्य प्रििे राज्य म ें िावरा, रतलाम, गुिरात राज्य म ें िाहोि, गोिरा, डोडका (वडोरा),
भरूच, सूरत, नवसारी, वलसाड, वापी, संघ राज्य क्षत्रे िािर और नगर हवेली म ें जसलवासा,
महाराष्ट्र राज्य म ें जवरार, जभवंडी, कल् याण, बंिलापुर को िोड़ने वाला और िेएनपीिी म ें
पनवेल के पास नया रारा स.ं 348 के साथ इसके िंिन पर समाप्त होने वाला ए सप्रसे वे
(जनमागणाधीन)।
जक्षप्रा पुल (लोहार जपपजलया गांव) के पास रारा स.ं 52 के साथ इसके िंिन स े िरूु होने
566 752डी वाला, जिसम ें बिनावर की ओर 3.200 दकमी का स्ट्पर मागग और उज्जनै को िोड़न े वाला िेवास
की ओर 7 दकमी का स्ट्पर माग ग िाजमल ह ै और रािस्ट्थान राज्य स े गुिरन े के बाि मध्य प्रििे
राज्य म ेंगरोठ के पास एनई 4 के साथ इसके िंिन पर समाप्त होने वाला रािमागग।
पाि रिप्प ण: राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की अनुसूची भारत के रािपत्र म ें प्रकाजित अजधसूचना
संख् या का.आ. 689 (अ), दिनांदकत 4 अप्रलै , 2011 द्वारा प्रजतस्ट् थाजपत की गई थी और इसके बाि अजधसूचना स.ं का. आ.
1948 (अ), दिनांदकत 21 मई, 2021 द्वारा इसम ेंसंिोधन दकया गया था।
[फा. स.ं एनएच-14012/06/2021-पी एंड एम]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd June, 2021
S.O. 2142(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 2 of the National Highways
Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendment in the notification of
the Government of India, in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways published in Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub Section (ii) vide number S.O. 689(E) dated the 4th April, 2011, namely:-
In the Schedule, for serial number 549, 562 & 566 and entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted
namely:-
TABLE
New
Serial
National Highway Description of National Highways
No.
No.
(1) (2) (3)
The highway starting from its junction with NE 4 near Mandkaula connecting Sahrala,
Junction of NH-44 near Kail Gaon, Haryana/Delhi border in the state of Haryana,
549 148NA
Meethapur, Aali Gaon, Okhla, DND near Maharani Bagh and terminating at its
junction of Ring Road with new NE 3 near Sarai Kale Khan in the state of Delhi.
The Expressway (under construction) starting from its junction with new NH-248A near
Sohna connecting Firozpur Jhirka in the state of Haryana, Dausa, Lalsot, Sawai
Madhopur, Kota, Jhalawar in the state of Rajasthan, Jaora, Ratlam in the state of
562 NE 4 Madhya Pradesh, Dahod, Godra, Dodka (Vadora), Bharuch, Surat, Navasari, Valsad,
Vapi in the State of Gujarat, Silvasa in the Union Territory of Dadar and Nagar Haveli,
Virar, Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Bandlapur and terminating at its junction with new NH No.
348 near Panvel at JNPT in the State of Maharashtra.
The highway starting from its junction with NH No. 52 near Kshipra Bridge (Village
Lohar Piplia) including spur of 3.200 Km towards Badnewar and a spur of 7 Km
566 752D
towards Dewas connecting Ujjain and terminating at its junction with NE 4 near Garoth
in the state of Madhya Pradesh after passing through the state of Rajasthan.
Footnote:- The Schedule to the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) was substituted vide notification number
S.O. 689(E), dated 4th April, 2011 published in the Gazette of India, dated the 4th April, 2011 and subsequently
amended vide notifications number S.O. 1948 (E), dated 21st May, 2021.
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RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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