## Policy Analysis Report: National Highways Amendments and Entrustment Notification
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes two notifications published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on August 17, 2022. The first notification (S.O. 3852E) entrusts a specific stretch of National Highway 139W in Bihar to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The second notification (S.O. 3853E) amends a previous notification (S.O 1096E, dated August 4, 2005) regarding the execution of works on various National Highways within the State of Bihar, delegating these functions to the State Government under specific conditions. This amendment affects numerous National Highways in Bihar, specifying sections and chainages to be managed by the state government.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of two recent notifications pertaining to National Highways. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and focuses on identifying the core objectives, key changes, affected stakeholders, and likely impacts.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Amendment Notification (S.O. 3853E):** This notification amends the original notification S.O 1096E, dated August 4, 2005, last amended by S.O. 3275 E, dated the 21st July, 2022.
* **Core Objective:** To delegate the function of executing works pertaining to specific stretches of National Highways within Bihar to the State Government, aiming to streamline highway maintenance and development.
* **New Policy (S.O. 3852E):**
* **Core Objective:** To entrust the stretch of National Highway 139W (Bakarpur to Areraj section) in Bihar to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for maintenance, development, and management.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Amendment Notification (S.O. 3853E):** The amendment suggests a need to redefine the roles and responsibilities between the Central Government (through the Ministry) and the State Government of Bihar regarding National Highway maintenance and execution of works. The likely reason for the amendment is to increase efficiency by leveraging the State Government's local knowledge and resources for specific highway sections.
* **New Policy (S.O. 3852E):** The entrustment of NH139W to NHAI implies a strategic decision to ensure proper maintenance, development, and management of this important highway section. It indicates that the Central Government, through NHAI, will have direct control over this particular stretch.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Amendment Notification (S.O. 3853E):**
* **Specific Part Changed:** The amendment *substitutes* serial number 4 in the schedule of the original notification S.O 1096E.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision specifies that the State Government of Bihar is now responsible for the execution of works related to numerous National Highways within its territory (or specific sections of those highways), including but not limited to NH-2C, NH-19, NH-28B, NH-30A, NH-80, NH-81, NH-82, NH-98, NH-99, NH-101, NH-103, NH-104, NH-105, NH-106, NH-110, new National Highway number 227J, new National Highway number 227L, new National Highway number 333 the highway starting from Bariyarpur on NH33 new number connecting Kharagpur, Laxmipur, Jamui, Chakai, new National Highway number 327 Extension, new National Highway number 131A, new NH No. 120, new NH No. 122A, new NH No. 122B, new NH No 131B, new NH No. 133, new NH No 133E, new NH No. 219, new NH No. 227A, new NH No. 227F, new NH No. 319A, new NH No. 322 Extended part from junction with NH122 near Mushrigharari to junction with NH27 near Bela Nawada , new NH No. 327A, new NH No. 327AD, new NH No. 333A, new NH No 333C, new NH No. 139W4, new NH No. 527A, new National Highway number 527E, new NH No. 727A, new NH No. 727AA and new NH No. 727B. Specific chainages are also defined for some highways.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The effect of this change is to decentralize the responsibility for highway works execution to the State Government, which was previously likely managed directly by the Central Government or through other agencies. The State Government must comply with all existing rules under the National Highways Act, 1956 while executing these functions.
* **New Policy (S.O. 3852E):**
* **Main components, rules, and actions mandated:** The Central Government entrusts the stretch of NH139W from Bakarpur to Areraj section (App. Km. 120.994) in the State of Bihar to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). This means NHAI will be responsible for all aspects related to this stretch of highway.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* **Amendment Notification (S.O. 3853E):**
* The primary stakeholders are the State Government of Bihar, contractors involved in highway construction and maintenance within Bihar, commuters using the specified National Highways, and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
* **New Policy (S.O. 3852E):**
* The primary stakeholders are the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), residents and businesses along the NH139W stretch (Bakarpur to Areraj section), commuters using this highway, and the State Government of Bihar.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Amendment Notification (S.O. 3853E):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The State Government of Bihar is the key agency responsible for implementing the works on the specified National Highways.
* **Procedures:** The State Government must adhere to all rules and regulations currently in force under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **New Policy (S.O. 3852E):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is responsible for the maintenance, development, and management of the entrusted stretch of NH139W.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **Amendment Notification (S.O. 3853E):** The intended outcome is likely improved efficiency and responsiveness in highway maintenance and development within Bihar, as the State Government is presumably better positioned to manage local issues and expedite project execution. Potential impact includes faster project completion, better road conditions, and improved connectivity within the state.
* **New Policy (S.O. 3852E):** The expected outcome is improved maintenance and management of NH139W by NHAI, leading to better road quality, reduced travel time, and enhanced safety for commuters. It can also stimulate economic activity in the region due to improved infrastructure.
**9. Conclusion:**
The two notifications signify important changes in the management and development of National Highways, particularly within the state of Bihar. The delegation of responsibilities to the State Government through the amendment aims to decentralize and potentially expedite highway works execution. The entrustment of NH139W to NHAI signifies a focused effort on improving and maintaining a specific, key section of the national highway network. These changes are crucial for improving infrastructure and connectivity in Bihar and surrounding regions.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the development of road infrastructure.
National Highways Authority of India: An autonomous agency of the Government of India responsible for the management of a network of National Highways.
National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988: An act of the parliament of India.
Bakarpur: A location mentioned in the context of National Highway NH139W in the state of Bihar.
Areraj: A location mentioned in the context of National Highway NH139W in the state of Bihar.
Bihar: A state in India where sections of various National Highways are located.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the parliament of India.
Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Department of Road Transport and Highways: Former name of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Chhapara: A location in Bihar. Part of the ChhaparaHajipur section of highway.
Hajipur: A location in Bihar. Part of the ChhaparaHajipur section of highway.
Mokama: A location in Bihar. Part of the MokamaMungerMirzachowki section of highway.
Munger: A location in Bihar. Part of the MokamaMungerMirzachowki section of highway.
Mirzachowki: A location in Bihar. Part of the MokamaMungerMirzachowki section of highway.
Biharsharif: A location in Bihar. Part of the BiharsharifBarbighaMokama section of highway.
Barbigha: A location in Bihar. Part of the BiharsharifBarbighaMokama section of highway.
Hariharganj: A location in Bihar. Mentioned in the context of proposed Hariharganj bypass.
Bariyarpur: A location in Bihar. New National Highway number 333 the highway starting from Bariyarpur on NH33 new number connecting Kharagpur, Laxmipur, Jamui, Chakai
Kharagpur: A location in Bihar. New National Highway number 333 the highway starting from Bariyarpur on NH33 new number connecting Kharagpur, Laxmipur, Jamui, Chakai
Laxmipur: A location in Bihar. New National Highway number 333 the highway starting from Bariyarpur on NH33 new number connecting Kharagpur, Laxmipur, Jamui, Chakai
Jamui: A location in Bihar. New National Highway number 333 the highway starting from Bariyarpur on NH33 new number connecting Kharagpur, Laxmipur, Jamui, Chakai
Chakai: A location in Bihar. New National Highway number 333 the highway starting from Bariyarpur on NH33 new number connecting Kharagpur, Laxmipur, Jamui, Chakai
Galgalia: A location in Bihar. new National Highway number 327 Extension excluding from Ch. 00.000 km to Ch. 93.983 km Galgalia Bhadurganj Araria section
Bhadurganj: A location in Bihar. new National Highway number 327 Extension excluding from Ch. 00.000 km to Ch. 93.983 km Galgalia Bhadurganj Araria section
Araria: A location in Bihar. new National Highway number 327 Extension excluding from Ch. 00.000 km to Ch. 93.983 km Galgalia Bhadurganj Araria section
Malda: A location in West Bengal. new National Highway number 131A the Highway starting from Malda, connecting Ratua and Debipur in the State of West Bengal, connecting Amdabad, Manihari, Katihar on NH31 and terminating at Purnia on NH27 new number
Ratua: A location in West Bengal. new National Highway number 131A the Highway starting from Malda, connecting Ratua and Debipur in the State of West Bengal, connecting Amdabad, Manihari, Katihar on NH31 and terminating at Purnia on NH27 new number
Debipur: A location in West Bengal. new National Highway number 131A the Highway starting from Malda, connecting Ratua and Debipur in the State of West Bengal, connecting Amdabad, Manihari, Katihar on NH31 and terminating at Purnia on NH27 new number
West Bengal: A state in India where sections of various National Highways are located.
Amdabad: A location in Bihar. new National Highway number 131A the Highway starting from Malda, connecting Ratua and Debipur in the State of West Bengal, connecting Amdabad, Manihari, Katihar on NH31 and terminating at Purnia on NH27 new number
Manihari: A location in Bihar. new National Highway number 131A the Highway starting from Malda, connecting Ratua and Debipur in the State of West Bengal, connecting Amdabad, Manihari, Katihar on NH31 and terminating at Purnia on NH27 new number
Katihar: A location in Bihar. new National Highway number 131A the Highway starting from Malda, connecting Ratua and Debipur in the State of West Bengal, connecting Amdabad, Manihari, Katihar on NH31 and terminating at Purnia on NH27 new number
Purnia: A location in Bihar. new National Highway number 131A the Highway starting from Malda, connecting Ratua and Debipur in the State of West Bengal, connecting Amdabad, Manihari, Katihar on NH31 and terminating at Purnia on NH27 new number
Mushrigharari: A location in Bihar. new NH No. 322 Extended part from junction with NH122 near Mushrigharari to junction with NH27 near Bela Nawada
Bela Nawada: A location in Bihar. new NH No. 322 Extended part from junction with NH122 near Mushrigharari to junction with NH27 near Bela Nawada
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 3679] नई दिल्ली, बुधवार, अगस्ट्त 17, 2022/श्रावण 26, 1944
No. 3679] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022/SHRAVANA 26, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 17 अगस्ट् त, 2022
का.आ. 3852(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, भारतीय राष्टर ीय रािमागग प्राजधकरण अजधजनयम, 1988 (1988 का 68)
की धारा 11 द्वारा प्रित् त िजत यों का प्रयोग करते हुए, नीचे िी गई सारणी के कॉलम (1) म ें तिनरूु पी प्रजवजष्टि म ें
यथाजवजनर्िष्टग ि राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग के कॉलम (2) म ें यथाजनर्िष्टग ि खंड के अनुसार जनम्न जलजखत सारणी के कॉलम (3) म ें यथा-
जवजनर्िष्टग ि , राष्टर ीय रािमाग ग खंड भारतीय राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग प्राजधकरण को सौंपती ह,ै नामत:-
ताजलका
राष्ट्रीय रािमागग संख्य ा राष्ट रीय रािमागग का खंड चैनेि
(1) (2) (3)
रारा-139डब्लल्यू बकरपुर से अरेराि खंड लगभग दकमी 120. 994
( मेंजबहार राहय )
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रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
5533 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 17th August, 2022
S.O. 3852(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 11 of the National Highways Authority of
India Act, 1988 (68 of 1988), the Central Government hereby entrusts the stretch of national Highways, as specified in
column (3) of the Table below, of the section as specified in column (2) of the National Highways as specified in the
corresponding entry in column (1) of the said Table, to the National Highways Authority of India, namely:-
Table
National Highways No. Section of National Highways Chainage
(1) (2) (3)
NH-139W Bakarpur to Areraj section) App. Km. 120.994
(In the State of Bihar)
[F. No. NH-14013/13/2022-P&M]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 17 अगस्ट् त, 2022
का.आ. 3853(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की धारा 5 द्वारा
प्रित् त िजत यों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, एतद्द्वारा जनििे िेती ह ै दक इसके साथ संलग्न ताजलका के कॉलम (2) म ें वर्णगत प्रत् यके
राष्टर ीय रािमाग ग स े संबंजधत कायों का जनष्टप ािन करने के संबधं म ें काय ग प्रत् यके रािमागग के सामने ताजलका के कॉलम (3) म ें
जवजनर्िष्टग ि राहय सरकार द्वारा इस ित ग के अध् यधीन पूरे दकए िाएंगे दक संबंजधत राहय सरकार उत अजधजनयम के अधीन
ऐसे कायों को करने के जलए तत् समय प्रभावी जनयमों का अनुपालन करने के जलए बाध् य होंगी और उस प्रयोिनाथ ग भारत
सरकार के तत्क ालीन पोत पररवहन, सड़क पररवहन और रािमागग मंत्रालय (सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग ग जवभाग) की
अजधसूचना स.ं का.आ. 1096 (अ), तारीख 4 अगस्ट् त, 2005 म ें एतद्द्वारा जनम्न जलजखत और सिं ोधन करती ह,ै अथागत:्-
उत अजधसूचना की अनुसूची म,ें क्रम स.ं 4 तथा उससे संबंजधत प्रजवजष्टि यों के स्ट्थ ान पर जनम्न जलजखत को
प्रजतस्ट् थाजपत दकया िाएगा, अथागत्:-
ताजलका
(1) (2) (3)
‘‘4 राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग स.ं 2सी, स.ं 19 [दकमी 143.200 स े दकमी 207.200 (छपरा-हािीपुर) तक खंड को जबहार
राहय
छोड़कर], स.ं 28बी, स.ं 30ए, स.ं 80 [दकमी 1.430 से दकमी 190.000 (मोकामा-मुंगरे -जमिागचौकी
सरकार
खंड) तक खडं को छोड़कर], स.ं 81, स.ं 82 [दकमी 95.000 स े दकमी 149.020 (जबहारिरीफ –
बरजबगहा-मोकामा खंड) तक खंड को छोड़कर], स.ं 98 [जबहार राहय म ें प्रस्ट्त ाजवत हररहरगिं
बाइपास के भाग को छोड़कर], स.ं 99, स.ं 101, स.ं 103, स.ं 104, स ं 105, स.ं 106, स.ं 110, नई
राष्टर ीय रािमागग स.ं 227ि,े नई राष्टर ीय रािमागग स.ं 227एल, नई राष्टर ीय रािमागग स.ं 333 [रारा-
33 (नई स.ं ) पर बररयारपरु स े प्रारंभ होकर खड़गपुर, लक्ष्म ीपुर, िमुई, चकई को िोड़ने वाला
रािमागग], नई राष्टर ीय रािमागग स.ं 327 जवस्ट् तार [च.ै 00.000 दकमी स े च.ै 93.983 दकमी
(गलगजलया – बहािरु गंि - खडं ) तक खंड को छोड़कर], नई राष्टर ीय रािमाग ग स.ं 131ए [पज चम
बंगाल राहय म ें मालिा स े िरूु होने वाला, रतुआ और िबे ीपुर को िोड़ने वाला, रारा-31 पर
आमिाबाि, मजनहारी, करिहार को िोड़ने वाला और रारा-27 (नई स.ं) पर पूर्णगया पर समाप्त होन े
वाला रािमाग)ग ], नई रारा स.ं 120, नई रारा स.ं 122ए, नई रारा स.ं 122बी, नई रारा स.ं[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
131बी, नई रारा स.ं 133, नई रारा स.ं 133ई, नई रारा स.ं 219, नई रारा स.ं 227ए, नई रारा स.ं
227एफ, नई रारा स.ं 319ए, नई रारा स.ं 322 (मुसरीघरारी के जनकि रारा-122 के िंि न स े बेला
नवािा के जनकि रारा-27 के िंि न तक का जवस्ट् ताररत भाग), नई रारा स.ं 327ए, नई रारा स.ं
327एडी, नई रारा स.ं 333ए, नई रारा स.ं 333सी, नई रारा स.ं 139डब्लल्य ू [(बकरपरु स े अरेराि
खंड) तक को छोड़कर], नई रारा स.ं 527ए, नई राष्ट्रीय रािमागग स.ं 527ई, नई रारा स.ं 727ए, नई
रारा स.ं 727एए और नई रारा स.ं 727बी के उतन े भाग िो जबहार राहय म ेंअवजस्ट् थत ह।ैं
[फा. सं. एनएच-14013/13/2022-पी ऐंड एम]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
रिप्प ण: मलू अजधसूचना को का.आ. 1096 (अ), दिनांदकत 04 अगस्ट् त, 2005 द्वारा प्रकाजित दकया गया था और उस े
जपछली बार का.आ.-3275(अ), दिनांदकत 21 िलु ाई, 2022 द्वारा संिोजधत दकया गया था।
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 17th August, 2022
S.O. 3853(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of
1956), the Central Government hereby directs that the functions in relation to the execution of works pertaining to
each of the National Highways described in column (2) of the Table hereto annexed shall be exercisable by the State
Government specified in column (3) of the Table against each highway subject to the condition that the State
Government concerned shall in the exercise of such functions be bound to comply with the rules for the time being in
force under the said Act and for that purpose makes the following further amendments in the notification of the
Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways (Department of Road
Transport and Highways) number S.O 1096(E), dated the 4th August, 2005, namely:-
In the said notification, in the Schedule, for serial number 4 and the entries relating thereto, the following
shall be substituted, namely: -
Table
(1) (2) (3)
“4 So much of National Highways No.2C, No. 19 [excluding from Km.143.200 to Km.207.200 State
(Chhapara-Hajipur)], No. 28B, No.30A, No. 80 [excluding from km.1.430 to km.190.000 Government
(Mokama-Munger-Mirzachowki section)], No.81, No.82 [excluding from Km. 95.000 to Km. of
149.020 (Biharsharif-Barbigha-Mokama section)], No. 98 [excluding portion of proposed Bihar.”
Hariharganj bypass in the state of Bihar)], No. 99, No. 101, No. 103, No. 104, No. 105, No. 106,
No. 110, new National Highway number 227J, new National Highway number 227L, new National
Highway number 333 [the highway starting from Bariyarpur on NH-33 (new number) connecting
Kharagpur, Laxmipur, Jamui, Chakai], new National Highway number 327 Extension [excluding
from Ch. 00.000 km to Ch. 93.983 km (Galgalia- Bhadurganj- Araria section)], new National
Highway number 131A [the Highway starting from Malda, connecting Ratua and Debipur in the
State of West Bengal, connecting Amdabad, Manihari, Katihar on
NH31 and terminating at Purnia on NH-27 (new number)], new NH No. 120, new NH No. 122A,
new NH No. 122B, new NH No 131B, new NH No. 133, new NH No 133E, new NH No. 219, new
NH No. 227A, new NH No. 227F, new NH No. 319A, new NH No. 322 (Extended part from
junction with NH-122 near Mushrigharari to junction with NH-27 near Bela Nawada) , new NH
No. 327A, new NH No. 327AD, new NH No. 333A, new NH No 333C, new NH No. 139W4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
[(excluding from Bakarpur to Areraj section ], new NH No. 527A, new National Highway
number 527E, new NH No. 727A, new NH No. 727AA and new NH No. 727B as are situated
within the State of Bihar.
[F. No. NH-14013/13/2022-P&M]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
Note: - The principal notification was published vide number S.O.1096 (E), dated the 4thAugust, 2005 and was last
amended vide number S.O. 3275 (E), dated the 21st July, 2022.
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