## Policy Analysis Report: National Highways Authority of India Notifications (July 11, 2022)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes two notifications issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on July 11, 2022, regarding National Highways. The first notification (S.O. 3163(E)) entrusts specific stretches of National Highways in Maharashtra to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The second notification (S.O. 3164(E)) delegates the execution of works pertaining to certain National Highways to the State Government of Maharashtra, subject to compliance with existing rules. Both notifications appear to aim at improving the management and execution of projects on National Highways by clarifying the responsibilities of different authorities.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of two notifications (S.O. 3163(E) and S.O. 3164(E)) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on July 11, 2022, based solely on the provided text. This report outlines the policy overviews, key provisions, impacted parties, and anticipated outcomes inferred from the official notifications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* Notification S.O. 3163(E): This is a *new* policy assigning responsibility for stretches of National Highways to the NHAI. The core objective is inferred to be the delegation of authority to NHAI for specific sections of National Highways in Maharashtra, likely for management, maintenance, and/or development.
* Notification S.O. 3164(E): This is an *amendment* to a previous notification, S.O. 1096(E), dated August 4, 2005. The core objective of this amendment is to delegate functions related to the execution of works pertaining to specific National Highways to the State Government of Maharashtra.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* Notification S.O. 3163(E) (New Policy): The text suggests a need for focused management and development of key highway stretches, potentially due to ongoing projects, maintenance requirements, or expansion plans. Entrusting the NHAI with these specific sections likely aims to streamline decision-making and project execution.
* Notification S.O. 3164(E) (Amendment): This amendment likely addresses inefficiencies or a need for localized management in the execution of works on National Highways within Maharashtra. The delegation of responsibility to the State Government likely aims to expedite project execution and improve coordination at the state level.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* Notification S.O. 3163(E) (New Policy): The notification mandates the entrustment of the following National Highway stretches to the NHAI:
* NH 753F: Pune-Shirur section (56 km) in Maharashtra.
* NH 548D: Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur section (54 km) in Maharashtra.
* Notification S.O. 3164(E) (Amendment): This notification amends notification S.O 1096E, dated August 4th, 2005.
* **Specific Change:** The notification substitutes the original entry for serial number 14 in the schedule of the original policy with a *new* entry. This new entry designates the State Government of Maharashtra to exercise functions related to the execution of works on a long list of specified National Highway sections. The sections are mostly exclusions relating to specific parts or sections of National Highways.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new rule delegates responsibility for work execution to the Maharashtra State Government for the specified highway sections *except* for sections included in the BOT projects.
* **Difference/Effect:** The change shifts responsibility for the execution of works on many listed National Highway sections *to* the State Government of Maharashtra, presumably from a central authority. The BOT projects are excluded from this transfer.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* Notification S.O. 3163(E): Directly affects the NHAI, contractors involved in projects on the specified highway sections (NH 753F and NH 548D), and commuters using those routes.
* Notification S.O. 3164(E): Primarily affects the State Government of Maharashtra, contractors working on National Highways projects *excluding those under BOT*, and commuters on the specified highway sections. The industry involved in BOT projects are specifically exempted from this change.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* Notification S.O. 3163(E): The responsible agency is the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The text does not specify timelines or procedures.
* Notification S.O. 3164(E):
* Responsible agency: The State Government of Maharashtra.
* Requirement for Compliance: The State Government must comply with existing rules under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* There are no timelines specified in the text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* Notification S.O. 3163(E) (New Policy): Likely intended outcomes include improved management and maintenance of the entrusted highway sections, potentially leading to better road conditions, reduced travel times, and enhanced safety for commuters.
* Notification S.O. 3164(E) (Amendment): The likely intended outcome is more efficient execution of highway projects within Maharashtra, potentially leading to faster completion times, reduced costs, and better responsiveness to local needs. Excluding BOT projects from this delegation suggests a strategy to maintain consistency with existing contractual agreements.
**9. Conclusion:**
The two notifications issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on July 11, 2022, indicate a strategic effort to optimize the management and execution of projects related to National Highways. By assigning responsibility for specific stretches to the NHAI (S.O. 3163(E)) and delegating functions related to work execution to the State Government of Maharashtra (S.O. 3164(E)), the policy aims to improve efficiency, streamline operations, and ultimately enhance the quality and safety of National Highways within the state. The exclusion of BOT projects in the amendment is notable and indicates that projects already structured in this format are not affected.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988: An act of the Indian Parliament that establishes the National Highways Authority of India.
National Highways Authority of India: An autonomous agency of the Government of India responsible for the development, maintenance and management of National Highways in India.
PuneShirur: A section of National Highway 753F in the State of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: A state in India where the PuneShirur section of National Highway 753F is located.
Talegaon Chakan Shikrapur: A section of National Highway 548D in the State of Maharashtra.
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament regarding national highways.
Gujarat: A state in India sharing a border with Maharashtra.
Karnataka: A state in India sharing a border with Maharashtra.
Nashik: A city in Maharashtra, India.
Malshej ghat: A mountain pass in the Western Ghats range in Maharashtra, India.
Ahmednagar: A city in Maharashtra, India.
Warora Wani: A section on National Highway 930 in the state of Maharashtra.
Solapur Akkalkot: A section on National Highway 150 in the state of Maharashtra.
Telangana: A state in India sharing a border with Maharashtra.
Gondkhairi Saoner: A section of National Highway 547E in the state of Maharashtra.
Tembhurni Kurudwadi Barshi: A section of National Highway 548C in the state of Maharashtra.
Shikrapur Nhavra: A section of National Highway 548D in the state of Maharashtra.
Katraj Lonikand: A section of National Highway 548DD in the state of Maharashtra.
Ahmednagar Ghogaragaon Ahmednagar Solapur District Border: A section of National Highway 561A in the state of Maharashtra.
Aurangabad Bidkin Paithan: A section of National Highway 752E in the state of Maharashtra.
Pimpalner Satana: A section of National Highway 752G in the state of Maharashtra.
Kopargaon Aurangabad: A section of National Highway 752I in the state of Maharashtra.
Aurangabad Newasa Ghodegaon Ahmendnagar Shirur: A section of National Highway 753F in the state of Maharashtra.
Nandgaon, Hishaval to Manmad: A section of National Highway 753J in the state of Maharashtra.
junction with NH353B to MaharashtraTelangana border: A section of National Highway 930D in the state of Maharashtra.
Chandrapur connecting Visapur, Ballarpur to Bamni: A section of National Highway 930D in the state of Maharashtra.
Lonand to Varanda PuneRaigad district border: A section of National Highway 965DD in the state of Maharashtra.
Patas Velapur: A section of National Highway 965G in the state of Maharashtra.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 3008] नई ददल्ली, सोमवार, जुलाई 11, 2022/आषाढ़ 20, 1944
No. 3008] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022/ASHADHA 20, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और राजमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 11 जुलाई, 2022
का.आ. 3163(अ).—केन्द्र सरकार, भारतीय राष्टर ीय राजमाग ग प्राजधकरण अजधजनयम, 1988(1988 का 68) की
धारा 11 द्वारा प्रदत् त िजत यों का प्रयोग करते हुए, नीच े दी गई सारणी के कॉलम (1) तदनुरूपी प्रजवजष्टि म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट ि,
राष्ट्रीय राजमागग के कॉलम (2) म ें यथाजनर्ददष्ट ि खंड के अनुसार जनम्न जलजखत सारणी के कॉलम (3) म ें यथा-जवजनर्ददष्ट ि,
राष्टर ीय राजमागग खडं भारतीय राष्ट्रीय राजमागग प्राजधकरण को सौंपती ह,ै अथागत:-
सारणी
राष्ट्रीय राजमाग गसख्ं या राष्टर ीय राजमाग गखडं चनै जे /लबं ाई दकमी म ें
(1) (2) (3)
753एफ पुण-े जिरूर 56 दकमी
(महाराष्ट्र राज्य म)ें
548डी तालेगांव - चाकन - जिकारापुर 54 दकमी
(महाराष्ट्र राज्य म)ें
[फा. सं. एनएच-14013/14/2022-पी एंड एम]
राजेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
4652 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 11th July, 2022
S.O. 3163(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/ Length (in km)
(1) (2)
(3)
753F Pune-Shirur 56 km
(In the State of Maharashtra)
548D Talegaon - Chakan - Shikrapur 54 km
(In the State of Maharashtra)
[F. No. NH-14013/14/2022-P&M]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 11 जुलाई, 2022
का.आ. 3164(अ).—केन्द् रीय सरकार, राष्टर ीय राजमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की धारा 5 द्वारा
प्रदत् त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, एतदद्वारा जनदिे देती ह ै दक इसके साथ सलं ग् न ताजलका के कॉलम (2) म ें वर्णणत प्रत् यके
राष्टर ीय राजमागग स े संबंजधत कायों का जनष्टप ादन करने के संबंध म ें प्रत् यके राष्टर ीय राजमागग के सामन े ताजलका के कॉलम (3)
म ें जवजनधागररत काय ग इस ित ग के अध् यधीन राज्य सरकारों द्वारा पूरे दकए जाएंग े दक संबंजधत राज्य सरकार उत अजधजनयम
के अधीन वतगमान म ें लाग ू जनयमों का अनुपालन करन े के जलए ऐस े कायों को करन े के जलए बाध् य होंगी और उस प्रयोजनाथ ग
तत्क ालीन पोत पररवहन, सड़क पररवहन और राजमागग मंत्रालय (सड़क पररवहन और राजमागग जवभाग) की अजधसूचना
स.ं का. आ. 1096 (अ), ददनांक 4 अगस्ट् त, 2005 म ें एतदद्वारा जनम्न जलजखत और संिोधन करती ह,ै अथागत्:-
उत अजधसूचना की अनसु ूची में, क्रम स.ं 14 तथा उससे संबंजधत प्रजवजष्टि यों के जलए जनम न् जलजखत को
प्रजतस्ट् थाजपत दकया जाएगा, अथागत्:-
सारणी
)1( )2( (3)
“14 राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या रारा-48 [गुजरात सीमा से मुंबरा (पनवेल) और पुणे से कनागिक सीमा खंड को छोड़कर]; महाराष्ट र
सं. 50 [दकमी 12.190 से दकमी 42.00 (नाजसक फािा- खेड़) तक को छोड़कर]; सं. 52 [महाराष्ट्र / कनागिक राज्य
सीमा- हत् तूर और सोलापुर - धुले- सोनजगर - नारदाना - जिवपुर - सांगवी – महाराष्ट र/ मध्य प्रदिे सीमा खंड सरकार”
को छोड़कर]; सं. 53 [गुजरात सीमा – वैरायिी स्ट् वायर (नागपुर िहर) और वाडी नाका (नागपुर िहर) से
महाराष्ट र / छत्तीसगढ़ सीमा को छोड़कर]; सं. 60 [धुले - नाजसक और जसन्द् नर - खेड़ खंड को छोड़कर], सं. 61
[मालिेज घाि - अहमदनगर बाइपास खंड के प्रारंभ 101/000 से दकमी 211/00 तक और खरवंडी कसार से
रारा-211 (नया रारा-52) के साथ जं िन के दकमी 284/00 से दकमी 337/00 तक को छोड़कर], सं. 63, सं.
65 [दकमी 0/00 से दकमी 8/800 तक और दकमी 14.000 से दकमी 40.000 और दकमी 40/0-दकमी 340/200
तक को छोड़कर], सं. 66 [पनवेल - इंदापुर खंड के दकमी 0/00 से दकमी 84/00 तक को छोड़कर]; सं. 160
[जसन्द् नर से अहमदनगर और वासुंद ेफािा से बारामती और फल्िन से जचखोड़ी – रारा-48 के साथ जंिन तक को
छोड़कर], सं. 247, सं. 266, सं. 465, सं. 543, सं. 561, सं. 647, सं. 652, सं. 753, सं. 761, सं. 848[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
[थाणे - नाजसक खंड को छोड़कर], सं. 930 [वारोरा - वानी खंड को छोड़कर], सं. 953, सं. 361एफ, सं.
130डी; सं.150 जवस्ट्त ार [िोलापुर - अक्कलकोि खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 160ए [जसन्द् नर - घोिी खंड को छोड़कर],
सं 160सी; सं 160एच; सं. 161ए; सं. 161ई; सं.161जी; सं. 161एच; सं. 166डी; सं. 166ई; सं. 166एफ; सं.
166जी; सं. 166एच; सं. 347ए [महाराष्ट्र राज्य सरकार की बीओिी पररयोजना के तहत जाम से वारोरा खंड
को छोड़कर]; सं. 353बी [तेलंगाना / महाराष्ट र सीमा से राजुरा खडं के दकमी 32/500 से दकमी 89/329 तक
खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 353सी; सं. 353डी [नागपुर-उमरेद खंड को छोड़कर]; सं.353ई; सं. 353आई; सं. 353जे
[नागपुर – किोल खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 353के; सं. 361बी; सं. 361सी; सं.361एफ; सं. 361एच; सं. 461बी;
सं. 547ई [गोंडखैरी- सावनेर खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 548ए; सं. 548बी; सं. 548सी [महाराष्ट्र राज्य सरकार की
बीओिी पररयोजना के तहत तेंभुरनी-कुरुदवाडी-बारिी खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 548सीसी; सं. 548डी [महाराष्ट्र
राज्य सरकार की बीओिी पररयोजना के तहत जिकरापुर- नावर खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 548डीडी [कतराज–
लोनीकांड को छोड़कर]; सं. 548ई; नई रारा संख्या 548एच, सं.561ए [दकमी 0.000 से दकमी 80.390
(जडजाइन चैनेज) (अहमदनगर - करमाला - तेंभुरनी खंड का अहमदनगर –घोगरागांव – अहमदनगर/ िोलापुर
जजला सीमा) तक को छोड़कर]; सं. 752ई [औरंगाबाद – जबददकन – पैठान खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 752जी
[महाराष्ट्र राज्य सरकार की बीओिी पररयोजना के तहत पपपलनेर - सतना, दओे ला, चांदवाड़, मनमाड, येवला,
कोपरगांव से जिरडी के जनकि रारा-160 के साथ जं िन तक के खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 752एच; सं. 752आई
[कोपरगांव - औरंगाबाद खंड के दकमी 0/00 से दकमी 88/100 तक को छोड़कर और महाराष्ट्र राज्य सरकार की
बीओिी पररयोजना के तहत औरंगाबाद, जालना, वातुर खंड को भी छोड़कर]; सं. 752के; सं. 753ए; सं.
753बी; सं. 753ई; सं. 753एफ [महाराष्ट्र राज्य सरकार की बीओिी पररयोजना के तहत औरंगाबाद, नेवासा,
घोड़ेगांव, अहमदनगर, जिरूर खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 753एच; सं. 753जे [महाराष्ट्र राज्य सरकार की बीओिी
पररयोजना के तहत नंदगांव, जहसवाल से मनमाड खंड को छोड़कर]; सं. 753एल; सं. 753एम; सं. 848ए; सं.
930डी [रारा-353बी के साथ जंिन से महाराष्ट्र / तेलंगाना सीमा तक दकमी 19/0 से दकमी 50/808 तक को
छोड़कर और महाराष्ट्र राज्य सरकार की बीओिी पररयोजना के तहत वीसापुर, बल्लारपुर को बामनी खंड स े
जोड़ने वाले चंरपुर को भी छोड़कर]; सं. 965सी; सं. 965डीडी [लोनंद से वारंदा (पुण े / रायगढ़ जजला सीमा
खंड) को छोड़कर]; सं. 965जी
[पिास - वेलापुर खंड के दकमी 0/00 से दकमी 137/48 तक को छोड़कर] के उतने भाग जो महाराष्ट्र राज्य में
अवजस्ट् थत ह।ैं
रिप्प ण: मूल अजधसूचना को का. आ. 1096 (अ),ददनांदकत 04 अगस्ट् त, 2005 द्वारा प्रकाजित दकया गया था और उसे जपछली बार
का. आ. 2920 (अ), ददनांदकत 28 जून, 2022 द्वारा संिोजधत दकया गया था।
[फा. सं. एनएच- 14013/14/2022-पी एंड एम]
राजेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 11th July, 2022
S.O. 3164(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 14 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall
be substituted, namely: -4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
TABLE
(1) (2) (3)
―14 So much of National Highways No. NH-48 [excluding Gujarat border to Mumbra State
(Panvel) & Pune to Karnataka border section]; No. 50 [excluding from km 12.190 to km Government
42.00 (Nashik Phata-Khed section )]; No.52 [excluding Maharashtra / Karnataka border – of
Hattur and Solapur – Dhule- Songir – Nardana – Shivpur – Sangvi – MAH / MP border Maharashtra.‖
section]; No. 53 [excluding Gujarat border- Variety square (Nagpur city) & Wadi Naka
(Nagpur city) to MAH/Chhattisgarh border]; No. 60 [excluding Dhule- Nashik &
Sinnar - Khed section]; No. 61[excluding Malshej ghat – Start of Ahmednagar bypass
section from Km. 101/000 to Km. 211/00 & excluding Kharwandi Kasar to junction with
NH-211 (New NH-52) section from Km. 284/00 to km 337/00]; No. 63; No. 65
[excluding section from Km 0/00 to Km. 8/800 & from Km. 14.000 to Km. 40.000 & Km.
40/0 – Km. 340/200]; No. 66[excluding Panvel – Indapur section from Km. 0/00 to km
84/00]; No. 160 [excluding Sinnar to Ahmednagar & from Vasunde phata to Baramti and
from Phaltan to Chikhodi - junction with NH-48]; No. 247; No. 266; No. 465, No. 543,
No. 561, No. 647, No. 652, No. 753, No. 761, No. 848 [excluding Thane - Nashik
section], No. 930 [excluding Warora – Wani section]; No. 953; No. 361F; No. 130D; No.
150 Ext [excluding Solapur – Akkalkot section]; No. 160A [excluding Sinnar – Ghoti
section]; No. 160C; No. 160H; No. 161A; No. 161E; No. 161G; No. 161H; No. 166D; No.
166E; No. 166F; No. 166G; No. 166H; No. 347A [excluding Jam to Warora section under
BOT project of State Govt. of Maharashtra]; No. 353B [excluding Telangana /
Maharashtra border to Rajura section from km 32/500 to km 89/329]; No. 353C; No.
353D [excluding NagpurUmred section]; No. 353E; No. 353I; No. 353J [excluding
Nagpur - Katol section]; No. 353K; No. 361B; No. 361C; No. 361F; No. 361H; No. 461B;
No. 547E [excluding Gondkhairi – Saoner section]; No. 548A; No. 548B; No. 548C
[excluding Tembhurni -Kurudwadi – Barshi section under BOT project of State Govt. of
Maharashtra] ; No. 548CC; No. 548D [excluding Shikrapur- Nhavra section under
BOT project of State Govt. of Maharashtra]; No. 548DD [excluding Katraj-
Lonikand]; No. 548E; new NH No. 548H, No. 561A [excluding from Km. 0.000 to Km.
80.390 (Design Chainage) (Ahmednagar – Ghogaragaon- Ahmednagar/ Solapur District
Border of Ahmednagar- Karmala- Tembhurni section)]; No. 752E [excluding Aurangabad
– Bidkin – Paithan section]; No. 752G [excluding Pimpalner – Satana, Deola, Chandvad,
Manmad, Yeola, Kopargaon to junction with NH-160 near Shirdi section under BOT
project of State Govt. of Maharashtra]; No. 752H; No. 752I [excluding Kopargaon –
Aurangabad section from Km. 0/00 to km 88/100 & also excluding Aurangabad, Jalna,
Watur section under BOT project of State Govt. of Maharashtra]; No. 752K; No. 753A;
No. 753B; No. 753E; No. 753F [excluding Aurangabad- Newasa- Ghodegaon-
Ahmendnagar- Shirur section under BOT project of State Govt. of Maharashtra];
No. 753H; No. 753J [excluding Nandgaon, Hishaval to Manmad section under BOT
project of State Govt. of Maharashtra]; No. 753L; No. 753M; No. 848A; No. 930D
[excluding junction with NH-353B to Maharashtra/Telangana border from Km. 19/0 to
Km. 50/808 & also excluding Chandrapur connecting Visapur, Ballarpur to Bamni section
under BOT project of State Govt. of Maharashtra]; No. 965C; No. 965DD [excluding
Lonand to Varanda (Pune/Raigad district border section)]; No. 965G [excluding Patas –
Velapur section from Km. 0/00 to Km. 137/48] as are situated within the State of
Maharashtra.
Note: The principal notification was published vide number S.O.1096 (E), dated the 4thAugust, 2005 and was last
amended vide number S.O. 2920 (E), dated the 28th June, 2022.
[F. No. NH-14013/14/2022-P&M]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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