## Policy Analysis Report: Amendments to National Highways Management
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes amendments to the management and execution of works related to National Highways, based on notifications published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on September 6, 2021. These amendments, documented in notifications S.O. 3624(E), S.O. 3625(E), and S.O. 3626(E), primarily concern the delegation of authority for highway works and adjustments to specific highway sections under the National Highways Act, 1956 and the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988. Key findings indicate a shift in responsibilities and modifications to highway specifications, impacting state governments, particularly Haryana and Punjab, and potentially contractors and users of the specified highway sections.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of recent amendments to policies governing National Highways, as detailed in notifications issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on September 6, 2021. This analysis is solely based on the information provided within the text of the notifications S.O. 3624(E), S.O. 3625(E), and S.O. 3626(E).
**3. Policy Overview:**
* The amendments are based on:
* The National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956).
* The National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (68 of 1988).
* Core Objectives (as inferred from text):
* To delegate functions related to the execution of works pertaining to specific National Highways to State Governments (S.O. 3624(E)).
* To modify the scope and specifications of certain National Highway sections managed by the Central Government (S.O. 3625(E) & S.O. 3626(E)).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendments likely aim to improve efficiency and responsiveness in the execution and maintenance of National Highways. The delegation of authority to State Governments for specific highways suggests an effort to decentralize management and potentially leverage local expertise. The adjustments to highway section specifications likely reflect evolving needs related to traffic management, construction progress, or alignment revisions. The removal and substitution of certain highway sections indicate potential changes in project priorities or realignment of responsibilities.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section focuses on the changes introduced by the provided amendment texts:
* **S.O. 3624(E): Delegation of Authority**
* **Specific Change:** Delegation of functions in relation to the execution of works pertaining to specific National Highways to the State Government of Haryana.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The State Government of Haryana is now responsible for the execution of works pertaining to specific sections of National Highways No. 21A, 22, 64, 65, 71, 71A, 71B, 709, 73, 334D, 148B, and 248A as are situated within the State of Haryana, subject to compliance with existing rules under the National Highways Act, 1956. The specific sections excluded (detailed in the table) from this delegation also constitute a critical component.
* **Difference/Effect:** This shifts the direct responsibility for executing works on the specified highway sections from the Central Government to the Haryana State Government, potentially leading to faster project implementation and better coordination at the local level.
* **S.O. 3625(E): Modification of Highway Sections**
* **Specific Change:** Amendment to notification S.O. 2365E, dated the 12th July, 2016, concerning highway sections.
* **New Rule/Provision:**
* The entry for "71B Bhiwadi Palwal section Kms. 26.650 to Km. 78.940" is *omitted*.
* The entry for "248A GurgaonSohna section Km. 2.41 to Km. 25.50" is *substituted* with "248A GurgaonSohna section Km. 2.41 to Km. 24.50".
* **Difference/Effect:** The removal of section 71B indicates this section is no longer under Central government management based on this act. The shortening of the 248A section from Km 25.50 to Km 24.50 indicates a potential change in the boundaries of the managed section, likely impacting construction plans or jurisdictional responsibilities.
* **S.O. 3626(E): Modification of Highway Sections**
* **Specific Change:** Amendment to notification S.O.1457E, dated the 9th May, 2017, concerning highway sections.
* **New Rule/Provision:**
* The entries for "71B RewariBhiwadi Km. 0.00 to Km.26.50 In the State of Haryana", "709 Extn. new BhiwaniRajasthan border section Km. 114.30 to Km.184.55 In the State of Haryana" and "248A new SohnaRajasthan border Km. 25.50 to Km.96.00 In the State of Haryana" are *omitted*.
* The entry for "148B new BhiwaniHansiPunjab border Km. 126 to Km. 227.00 In the state of Haryan" is *substituted* with "148B new BhiwaniHansiBarwala section Km. 126 to Km. 197.27.00 In the state of Haryan".
* **Difference/Effect:** The removal of highway sections indicates these sections are no longer under central government management based on this act. The shortening of section 148B suggests an adjustment of project boundaries or a change in the scope of the highway development, potentially impacting construction timelines and resource allocation for contractors involved.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary stakeholders affected by these amendments are:
* **State Government of Haryana:** Now responsible for the execution of works on specified sections of National Highways.
* **Construction Companies/Contractors:** The changes in highway section specifications (lengths and locations) directly impact ongoing or planned construction projects.
* **Users of National Highways:** The amendments may indirectly affect highway users through changes in construction timelines, traffic management, and the overall quality of the infrastructure.
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):** As changes are being made to the sections of the highway it manages.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agencies/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Central Government)
* State Government of Haryana (for delegated highways)
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The text does not specify any timelines or procedures for implementation beyond the immediate effect of the notifications.
* **Amendments Specific Aspects:** The State Government of Haryana must now establish internal processes and allocate resources to effectively manage the newly delegated highway sections. Contractors need to revise plans based on adjusted highway boundaries.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **S.O. 3624(E): Delegation of Authority** Expected outcomes include more efficient project execution, better coordination with local needs, and potentially faster resolution of issues related to highway maintenance and development within Haryana.
* **S.O. 3625(E) & S.O. 3626(E): Modification of Highway Sections** The likely intended outcomes of these changes are more precise project planning, better alignment with actual field conditions, and potentially cost savings by adjusting project scopes. The omissions suggest a strategic shift in responsibilities or project priorities.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendments detailed in these notifications represent a significant adjustment to the management and scope of National Highway projects. The delegation of authority to the State Government of Haryana has the potential to streamline project execution and improve responsiveness. The modifications to highway section specifications, particularly the shortening and removal of sections, necessitate careful review by stakeholders, especially contractors, to adjust project plans and timelines. These amendments are essential for ensuring efficient development and maintenance of the national highway network.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that confers powers to the Central Government regarding the execution of works pertaining to National Highways.
National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988: A law that confers powers to the Central Government regarding the amendment in the notification of the Government of India.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
New Delhi: The location of the ministry issuing the notification.
Punjab: A state in India mentioned in the context of National Highway routes.
Haryana: A state in India mentioned in the context of National Highway routes.
Himachal Pradesh: A state in India bordering Haryana, mentioned in the context of National Highway routes.
Rajasthan: A state in India bordering Haryana, mentioned in the context of National Highway routes.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India bordering Haryana, mentioned in the context of National Highway routes.
Rajesh Gupta: Director in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
National Highway No. 21A: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 22: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 64: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 65: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 71: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 71A: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 71B: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 709: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 73: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 334D: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 148B: A National Highway route.
National Highway No. 248A: A National Highway route.
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भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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No. 3321] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2021/BHADRA 15, 1943
सड़क पररवहन एव ंराजमागग मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 6 जसतम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 3624(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय राजमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की धारा 5 द्वारा प्रदत्त
िज तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, भारत सरकार एतद्द्वारा जनदिे दते ी ह ै दक इसके साथ संलग् न ताजलका के कॉलम (2) में वर्णणत
प्रत् येक राष्टर ीय राजमाग ग से संबंजधत कायों का जनष्ट पादन करने के संबंध में कायग प्रत् येक राजमागग के सामने ताजलका के कॉलम
(3) में जवजनर्ददष्ट ट राज्य सरकार द्वारा इस ितग के अध् यधीन पूरे दकए जाएंगे दक संबंजधत राज् य सरकार उ त अजधजनयम के
अधीन वतगमान में लाग ू जनयमों का अनुपालन करने के जलए ऐस े कायों को करने के जलए बाध् य होगी और उस प्रयोजनाथ ग
तत्क ालीन पोत पररवहन, सड़क पररवहन और राजमाग ग मंत्रालय (सड़क पररवहन और राजमागग जवभाग), भारत सरकार की
अजधसूचना सं. का.आ. 1096 (अ), ददनांदकत 4 अगस्ट् त, 2005 में एतद्द्वारा जनम्न जलजखत और संिोधन करती ह,ै अथागत:् -
उ त अजधसूचना की अनुसूची में, क्रम सं. 8 के जलए तथा उसस े संबंजधत प्रजवजष्ट टयों के जलए जनम् नजलजखत
प्रजवजष्ट टयां प्रजतस्ट्थ ाजपत की जाएंगी, अथागत:् -
4950 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
सारणी
(1) (2) (3)
‘‘8 राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग सं. 21ए, सं. 22 [दकमी 5.735 से दकमी 10.890 और दकमी 40.000 से दकमी हररयाणा
राज्य
62.200 (पंजाब/हररयाणा सीमा-हररयाणा/जहमाचल प्रदिे सीमा) तक खंड को छोड़कर], सं. 64, सं.
सरकार’’
65 {दकमी 5.000 से दकमी 241.580 (अंबाला – कैथल – नरवाना – जहसार – हररयाणा/ राजस्ट्थान
सीमा) तक खंड को छोड़कर], सं. 71 [दकमी 239.00 से दकमी 450.800 (पंजाब/ हररयाणा सीमा –
जींद – रोहतक - बावल खंड) तक खंड को छोड़कर], सं. 71ए [दकमी 0.000 से दकमी 80.858
(रोहतक-पानीपत) तक खंड को छोड़कर], सं. 71बी, नई रारा स.ं 709 का जवस्ट्त ार, सं. 73 [दकमी
70.890 से दकमी 179.285 (उत् तर प्रदिे / हररयाणा सीमा – यमुनानगर – साहा – बरवाला -
पंचकूला) तक खंड को छोड़कर], नई रारा सं. 334डी, नई रारा स.ं 148बी [(दकमी 4.90 स े दकमी
94.60 और दकमी 126.00 स े दकमी 197.27 (राजस्ट्थ ान /हररयाणा सीमा - जभवानी – हासं ी -
बरवाला खडं ) तक खडं को छोड़कर] और नई रारा स.ं 248ए [दकमी 2.41 स े दकमी 24.50 (गुड़गांव-
सोहना खडं ) तक खडं को छोड़कर] के उतन े भाग जो हररयाणा राज्य में अवजस्ट्थ त ह।ैं
रटप् पण: मूल अजधसूचना को का.आ. 1096 (अ), तारीख 04 अगस्ट्त , 2005 द्वारा प्रकाजित दकया गया था और उसे
जपछली बार का.आ.-3234(अ), तारीख 11 अगस्ट्त, 2021 द्वारा संिोजधत दकया गया था।
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MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th September, 2021
S.O. 3624(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 8 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall
be substituted, namely: -
Table
(1) (2) (3)
“8 So much of National Highways No. 21A ,No.22 [excluding from Km. 5.735 to Km. 10.890 and from Km. State
40.000 to km. 62.200 (Punjab/Haryana Border- Haryana/Himachal Border)], No.64, No.65 {excluding from Government of
km. 5.000 to km 241.580 (Ambala-Kaithal-Narwana-Hissar-Hayana/Rajasthan Border)}, No.71 [excluding
Haryana”.
from km.239.00 to km. 450.800 (Punjab/Haryana border- Jind-Rohtak-Bawal section)], No. 71A [excluding
from km.0.000 to km.80.858 (Rohtak-Panipat), No. 71B, Extension of new No. NH 709, No.73 [excluding
From km.70.890 to km.179.285 (Uttar Pradesh/Haryana Border- Yamunanagar-Saha-Barwala-Panchkula)],
new NH No 334D, new NH No. 148B [excluding from Km 4.90 to Km. 94.60 and from Km.126.00 to Km.
197.27 (Rajasthan/Haryana border- Bhiwani-Hansi-Barwala section)] and new NH No. 248A [excluding
from Km. 2.41 to Km 24.50 (Gurgaon-Sohna Section)]as are situated within the State of Haryana.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
Note: -The principal notification was published vide number S.O.1096 (E), dated the 4thAugust, 2005 and was last
amended vide number S.O. 3234 (E), dated the 11th August, 2021.
[F. No. . NH-14013/15/2021-P&M-Part(1)]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 6 जसतम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 3625(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, भारतीय राष्टर ीय राजमागग प्राजधकरण अजधजनयम, 1988 (1988 का 68)
की धारा 11 द्वारा प्रदत्त िज तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, भारत सरकार के सड़क पररवहन और राजमागग मंत्रालय की
अजधसूचना सं. का.आ. 2365(अ), ददनांदकत 12 जुलाई, 2016 में एतद्द्वारा जनम् नजलजखत संिोधन करती ह,ै अथागत:् -
उ त अजधसूचना की सारणी में, क्रमि: कॉलम संख्या (1), (2) और (3) के अंतगगत जनम् नजलजखत प्रजवजष्ट टयों का
जवलोपन दकया जाएगा, अथागत:् -
71बी जभवाड़ी – पलवल खंड दकमी 26.650 से दकमी 78.940
उ त अजधसूचना की सारणी म,ें क्रमि: कॉलम संख्या (1), (2) और (3) के अंतगगत जनम्न जलजखत प्रजवजष्टट यों के
जलए:-
248ए गुड़गांव – सोहना खंड दकमी 2.41 से दकमी 25.50
क्रमि: कॉलम संख्या (1), (2) और (3) के अंतगगत जनम्न जलजखत प्रजवजष्टट यों के जलए प्रजतस्ट् थाजपत दकया जाएगा:-
248ए गुड़गांव – सोहना खंड दकमी 2.41 से दकमी 24.50
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रटप् पण: मूल अजधसूचना को सं. का.आ. 2365(अ), ददनांदकत 12 जुलाई, 2016 के तहत प्रकाजित दकया गया था ।
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th September, 2021
S.O. 3625(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 makes the following amendment in the notification of
the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways number S.O. 2365(E), dated the 12th July,
2016, namely:-
In the Table to the said notification, the following entries, under columns number (1), (2) and (3) respectively
shall be omitted:-
71B Bhiwadi - Palwal section Kms. 26.650 to Km. 78.940
In the Table to the said notification, for the following entries, under columns number (1), (2) and (3)
respectively:-
248A Gurgaon-Sohna section Km. 2.41 to Km. 25.50
the following entries under columns number (1), (2) and (3) respectively, shall be substituted:-4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
248A Gurgaon-Sohna section Km. 2.41 to Km. 24.50
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RAJESH GUPTA, Director
Note: - The principal notification was published vide number S.O. 2365(E), dated the 12th July, 2016.
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 6 जसतम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 3626(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, भारतीय राष्टर ीय राजमाग ग प्राजधकरण अजधजनयम, 1988 (1988 का 68)
की धारा 11 द्वारा प्रदत्त िज तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, भारत सरकार के सड़क पररवहन और राजमागग मंत्रालय की
अजधसूचना सं. का.आ. 1457(अ), ददनांदकत 9 मई, 2017 में एतद्द्वारा जनम् नजलजखत संिोधन करती ह,ै अथागत्:-
उ त अजधसूचना की सारणी में, क्रमि: कॉलम संख्या (1), (2) और (3) के अंतगगत जनम् नजलजखत प्रजवजष्ट टयों का
जवलोपन दकया जाएगा, अथागत:् -
71बी रेवाड़ी - जभवाड़ी दकमी 0.00 से दकमी 26.50
(हररयाणा राज् य में)
709 जवस्ट् तार जभवानी – राजस्ट्थ ान सीमा खंड दकमी 114.30 से दकमी 184.55
(नया)
(हररयाणा राज् य में)
248ए (नया) सोहना – राजस्ट् थान सीमा खंड दकमी 25.50 से दकमी 96.00
(हररयाणा राज् य में)
उ त अजधसूचना की सारणी म,ें क्रमि: कॉलम संख्या (1), (2) और (3) के अंतगगत जनम्न जलजखत प्रजवजष्टट यों के
जलए:-
148बी (नया) जभवानी – हांसी - पंजाब सीमा खंड दकमी 126 से दकमी 227.00
(हररयाणा राज् य में)
क्रमि: कॉलम संख्या (1), (2) और (3) के अंतगगत जनम्न जलजखत प्रजवजष्टट यों के जलए प्रजतस्ट् थाजपत दकया जाएगा:-
148बी (नया) जभवानी – हांसी - बरवाला खंड दकमी 126 से दकमी 197.27.00
(हररयाणा राज् य में)
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रटप् पण: मूल अजधसूचना को सं. का.आ. 1457(अ), ददनांदकत 9 जुलाई, 2017 के तहत प्रकाजित दकया गया था ।[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 5
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th September, 2021
S.O. 3626(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 makes the following amendment in the notification of
the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways number S.O.1457(E), dated the 9th May,
2017, namely:-
In the Table to the said notification, the following entries, under columns number (1), (2) and (3) respectively
shall be omitted:-
71B Rewari-Bhiwadi Km. 0.00 to Km.26.50
(In the State of Haryana)
709 Extn. (new) Bhiwani-Rajasthan border section Km. 114.30 to Km.184.55
(In the State of Haryana)
248A (new) Sohna-Rajasthan border Km. 25.50 to Km.96.00
(In the State of Haryana)
In the Table to the said notification, for the following entries, under columns number (1), (2) and (3)
respectively:-
148B (new) Bhiwani-Hansi-Punjab border Km. 126 to Km. 227.00
(In the state of Haryan)
the following entries under columns number (1), (2) and (3) respectively, shall be substituted:-
148B (new) Bhiwani-Hansi-Barwala section Km. 126 to Km. 197.27.00
(In the state of Haryan)
[F. No. NH-14013/15/2021-P&M-Part(1)]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
Note: - The principal notification was published vide number S.O. 1457(E), dated the 9th May, 2017.
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