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**Report: Analysis of Amendments to National Highways Authority of India Policies**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes two notifications from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, published on July 28, 2021. The first notification (S.O. 2981(E)) delegates authority over a specific stretch of National Highway 12 to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The second notification (S.O. 2982(E)) amends a previous notification (S.O 1096(E), dated August 4, 2005) regarding the execution of works on various national highways within the State of Madhya Pradesh, specifying which functions are to be exercisable by the State Government. These changes appear to streamline responsibilities and potentially expedite road construction and maintenance projects.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview and analysis of two notifications related to national highways. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notifications and aims to inform relevant stakeholders about the changes and their potential implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* S.O. 2981(E) is a new policy entrusting a section of national highway to the NHAI.
* S.O. 2982(E) is an amendment to the original notification S.O 1096(E), dated August 4, 2005.
* **Core Objectives (Inferred):**
* S.O. 2981(E): To assign responsibility for the maintenance and development of a specific segment of National Highway 12 to the NHAI.
* S.O. 2982(E): To clarify and potentially decentralize the execution of works related to national highways within Madhya Pradesh by delegating certain functions to the State Government.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **S.O. 2981(E) (New Policy):** This entrustment likely addresses a need to improve the management and development of the Hiran River to Sindoor River section of NH12. Assigning it to the NHAI may be intended to bring in specialized expertise and resources for better highway maintenance.
* **S.O. 2982(E) (Amendment):** The amendment appears designed to streamline the execution of works on national highways within Madhya Pradesh. By assigning specific responsibilities to the State Government, the Central Government may be seeking to expedite project implementation, leverage local knowledge, and potentially reduce bureaucratic delays. The extensive list of exclusions and specific kilometer ranges suggests a targeted adjustment of responsibilities rather than a blanket delegation.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **S.O. 2981(E) (New Policy):** The notification assigns responsibility for the section of National Highway 12 between Km. 66.000 and Km. 130.424 (Hiran River to Sindoor River section) in Madhya Pradesh to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
* **S.O. 2982(E) (Amendment):**
* **Specific Part Changed:** The amendment replaces entry number 13 in the Schedule of the original notification S.O. 1096(E).
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new entry 13 details which National Highways within Madhya Pradesh will have their execution of works handled by the State Government. This includes extensive segments of highways, with specific kilometer exclusions listed, as well as full control of other highways.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The change reassigns responsibility of execution of works of listed highways to the State Government of Madhya Pradesh. The previous entry 13 in S.O. 1096(E) is now superseded, with the new entry specifying the stretches of highways and the associated kilometer ranges where the State Government will be responsible for the execution of works. It delegates authority to the state government for many highways, and lists specific segments of highways for which the state government is also responsible.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* **S.O. 2981(E):** The primary stakeholders are the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), contractors involved in highway maintenance and development, and users of the specified section of NH12.
* **S.O. 2982(E):** The key stakeholders are the State Government of Madhya Pradesh, contractors working on national highway projects within Madhya Pradesh, and potentially local communities and businesses affected by highway construction and maintenance.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agencies/Bodies:**
* S.O. 2981(E): National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
* S.O. 2982(E): State Government of Madhya Pradesh.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The text does not specify any particular timelines or procedures. However, the notification mandates that the State Government must comply with the rules in force under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **S.O. 2982(E) (Amendment Specific):** The State Government of Madhya Pradesh would need to establish internal procedures to effectively manage the execution of works on the specified highways, in accordance with existing regulations.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **S.O. 2981(E) (New Policy):** Improved maintenance, development, and potentially smoother traffic flow on the specified section of NH12 due to the NHAI's involvement.
* **S.O. 2982(E) (Amendment):** The intended outcome is likely more efficient and responsive execution of highway projects within Madhya Pradesh. The amendment could lead to faster project completion, reduced costs, and improved road conditions, depending on the State Government's capacity and efficiency. The delegation of responsibility could also lead to better alignment of highway projects with local needs and priorities.
**9. Conclusion:**
The two notifications represent adjustments to the governance and management of national highways. The entrustment of a section of NH12 to the NHAI and the delegation of execution responsibilities to the Madhya Pradesh State Government are significant steps that could impact highway development and maintenance within the region. The success of these changes will depend on the effective implementation by the responsible agencies and their adherence to relevant regulations. The changes should lead to streamlined construction and maintenance of roadways in Madhya Pradesh, and improve highway quality.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Authority of India: An organization to which the Central Government entrusts the stretch of national Highways.
National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988: Act under which powers are conferred to the Central Government.
Central Government: The governing body entrusting national highways to the National Highways Authority of India.
NH12: National Highway number 12.
Hiran River: Starting point of the section of NH12.
Sindoor River: End point of the section of NH12.
Madhya Pradesh: State where the section of NH12 and various other national highways are located.
New NH45: New National Highway number 45.
National Highways Act, 1956: Act under which powers are conferred to the Central Government.
Katni: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra: A state sharing border with Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Bioara: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Mandla: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Chilpi: A place in Madhya Pradesh
Jabalpur: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Barela: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Damoh: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Orchha: A town in Madhya Pradesh
Indore: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Jhabua: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat: A state sharing border with Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh: A state sharing border with Madhya Pradesh
Jhansi: A city in Uttar Pradesh
Rewa: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Sidhi: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Nowgaon: A town in Madhya Pradesh
Satna: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Shivpuri: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan: A state sharing border with Madhya Pradesh
Umria: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Shahdol: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Anuppur: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh: A state sharing border with Madhya Pradesh
Sagar: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Chhatarpur: A city in Madhya Pradesh
Ambua: A town in Madhya Pradesh
Dahod: A city in Gujarat
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 2771] नई ददल्ली, बुधवार, जुलाई 28, 2021/श्रावण 6, 1943
No. 2771] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021/SRAVANA 6, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और राजमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 28 जुलाई, 2021
का.आ. 2981(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, भारतीय राष्टर ीय राजमागग प्राजधकरण अजधजनयम, 1988 (1988 का 68)
की धारा 11 द्वारा प्रदत् त िजतत यक का प्रय ग करते एए, नीचे दी गई सारणी के कॉलम (1) में तदनरूु पी प्रजवजष्टि म ें
यथाजवजनर्ददष्ट ि रा्ीय राजमागग के कॉलम (2) म ें यथाजनर्ददष्टि खंड के अनुसार जन्न जलजखत सारणी के कॉलम (3) म ें
यथा-जवजनर्ददष्ट ि, राष्टर ीय राजमागग खंड भारतीय रा्ीय राजमागग प्राजधकरण क सी पती ह, नामत:—
सारणी
रा्ीय राजमाग गसख्ं य ा राष्टर ीय राजमाग गका खडं चन जे
(1) (2) (3)
रारा-12 (नई रारा सं.-45) जहरन नदी से ससदरू नदी खडं दकमी 66.000 से दकमी 130.424
(मध् य प्रदेि रा्य म)ें
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4111 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th July, 2021
S.O. 2981(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
(3)
(1) (2)
NH-12 Hiran River to Sindoor River section Km. 66.000 to Km. 130.424
(New NH-45) (In the State of Madhya Pradesh)
[F. No. NH-14013/1/2021-P&M]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 28 जुलाई, 2021
का.आ. 2982(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, रा्ीय राजमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की धारा 5 द्वारा प्रदत् त
िजतत यक का प्रय ग करते एए, एतद्द्वारा जनदेि देती ह दक इसके साथ संलग् न ताजलका के कॉलम (2) में वर्णणत प्रत् येक राष्टर ीय
राजमागग स े संबंजधत कायों का जनष्टप ादन करने के संबंध में प्रत् येक राष्टर ीय राजमागग के सामने ताजलका के कॉलम (3) म ें
जवजनधागररत कायग इस ितग के अध यधीन रा्य सरकारक द्वारा परू े दकए जाएगं े दक संबंजधत रा्य सरकार उतत अजधजनयम के
अधीन वतगमान म ें लागू जनयमक का अनुपालन करने के जलए ऐसे कायों क करने के जलए बाध् य हकगी और उस प्रय जनाथ ग
तत्क ालीन प त पररवहन, सड़क पररवहन और राजमागग मंत्रालय (सड़क पररवहन और राजमागग जवभाग) की अजधसूचना सं.
का.आ. 1096 (अ), तारीख 4 अगस्ट्त , 2005 म ेंएतद्द्वारा जन्न जलजखत और संि धन करती ह, अथागत: —
उतत अजधसूचना की अनुसूची में, क्रम सं. 13 तथा उससे संबंजधत प्रजवजष्टि यक के स्ट् थान पर जन्न जलजखत
प्रजवजष्टि यां अंत:स थ ाजपत की जाएंगी, अथातग :—
ताजलका
(1) (2) (3)
13. रा्ीय राजमागग सं. 7 [दकमी. 243.600 से दकमी. 651.500 (रीवा से किनी से मध् य प्रदेि/महाराष्टर मध् य
प्रदेि
सीमा) तक खंड क छ ड़कर], सं. 12 [दकमी. 315.725 से दकमी. 421.325 (भ पाल व् यावरा खंड)
रा्य
और दकमी 66.000 स े दकमी 130.424 (जहरन नदी स े ससदरू नदी खडं ) तक खडं क छ ड़कर], सं.
सरकार”
12ए [दकमी 89.600-दकमी 192.400 (मांडला–जचलपी खडं ) और रारा-7 के दकमी 477.600 स े
रारा-12ए के दकमी 22.800 (जबलपरु -बरेला खडं ) तक खडं क छ ड़कर], 12ए जव. [दकमी 231
दम ह से ओरछा], स.ं 26ए, स.ं 27, सं. 59 [दकमी 9.500 से दकमी 171.000 (इंदौर–झाबुआ – म.
प्र./गुजरात सीमा) तक खडं क छ ड़कर], सं. 59ए, सं. 69 (दकमी 0.60 स े दकमी 8.300 और दकमी
20.700 से दकमी 256.400 तक खंड क छ ड़कर), सं. 75 [(ग् वाजलयर-झांसी खंड के ग् वाजलयर
बाइपास सजहत ग् वाजलयर स े म. प्र./ उ. प्र. सीमा के दकमी 0.000 स े दकमी 85.000 और दकमी 2.800
से दकमी 33.200 और दकमी 55.400 स े दकमी 83.400 (रीवा–सीधी खंड) और दकमी 6.500 स े
दकमी 12.000 और दकमी 24.000 से दकमी 33.390 और दकमी 40.225 स े दकमी 41.350 और
दकमी 43.240 स े दकमी 44.432 और दकमी 82.100 स े दकमी 108.000 (झांसी- नौगांव खंड) और
दकमी 0.000 से दकमी 57.900 (बजमथा के पास) (नौगांव–सतना खंड) तक खंड क छ ड़कर], सं. 76
[दकमी 0.000 स े दकमी 30.000 (मध् य प्रदेि/राजस्ट्थ ान सीमा से जिवपरु ी) तक खंड क छ ड़कर], सं.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
78 [ दकमी 0.00 से दकमी 69.100 (किनी–उमररया खंड) और दकमी 142.200 से दकमी 245.000
(िहड ल–अनूपपरु –म. प्र./छत् तीसगस सीमा खडं ) तक खडं क छ ड़कर], सं. 86 [दकमी 88.00 स े
दकमी 130.00 (सागर–छतरपरु सड़क खंड) तक खंड क छ ड़कर], सं. 92, नई रारा सं. 339बी, नई
रारा स.ं 45जव., नई रारा सं. 56 [अंबुआ–दाह द खडं (29 दकमी)], नई रारा सं. 347सी, नई रारा स.ं
552जव., नई रारा सं. 346, नई रारा सं. 752बी, नई रारा सं. 752सी, नई रारा स.ं 543, नई रारा
सं. 146बी, नई रारा सं. 347बी, नई रारा स.ं 43जव., नई रारा सं. 135बी और नई रारा सं. 943 के
उतने भाग ज मध् य प्रदिे रा्य में अवजस्ट् थत ह ।।
[फा.सं. एनएच-14013/1/2021-पीऐंडएम]
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पाद रिप्प ण:—मूल अजधसूचना क का.आ. 1096 (अ), तारीख 04 अगस्ट् त, 2005 द्वारा प्रकाजित दकया गया था और उसे
जपछली बार का.आ.-2739(अ), तारीख 8 जुलाई, 2021 द्वारा संि जधत दकया गया था।
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th July, 2021
S.O. 2982(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 13 and the entries relating thereto, the following
shall be substituted, namely:—
Table
(1) (2) (3)
―13 So much of National Highways No. 7 [excluding from Km. 243.600 to Km. 651.500 (Rewa to State
Katni to Madhya Pradesh/Maharashtra Border)], No.12 [excluding from km 315.725 to km 421.325 Government
(Bhopal Bioara Section) and from Km. 66.000 to Km. 130.424 (Hiran river to Sindoor river of
section) ], No. 12A [excluding from Km 89.600-Km-192.400 (Mandla-Chilpi Section) and from Madhya
Km. 477.600 of NH-7 to Km. 22.800 of NH-12A (Jabalpur- Barela Section)], 12A Extn [231 km Pradesh.‖.
Damoh to Orchha}, No. 26A, No. 27, No. 59 [excluding from km. 9.500 to km. 171.000 (Indore-
Jhabua- MP/Gujarat Border)], No. 59A. No. 69 (excluding from km. 0.60 to km. 8.300 and from
km. 20.700 to km. 256.400), No.75 [excluding from km. 0.000 to km. 85.000 of Gwalior to MP/UP
Border including Gwalior bypass of Gwalior-Jhansi Section and from 2.800 to km 33.200 and from
km 55.400 to km 83.400 (Rewa-Sidhi section) and from km. 6.500 to km. 12.000 and from km.
24.000 to 33.390 and from km. 40.225 to km. 41.350 and from km. 43.240 to km. 44.432 and from
km. 82.100 to km.108.000 (Jhansi- Nowgaon Section) and from km. 0.000 to 57.900 (near
Bamitha) (Nowgaon- Satna Section)], No. 76 [excluding from Km. 0.000 to Km.30.000 (Madhya
Pradesh/Rajasthan Border to Shivpuri)], No. 78 [excluding from Km 0.00 to km 69.100 (Katni –
Umria Section) and from km 142.200 to km 245.000 (Shahdol-Anuppur- MP/Chhatishgarh Border
Section)], No.86 [excluding from km 88.00 to km 130.00 (Sagar- Chhatarpur road Section)], No.
92, new NH No. 339B, new NH No. 45 extn., New NH No. 56 [Ambua-Dahod Section (29 Km.)],
new NH No. 347C, new NH No. 552 Extn, new NH No. 346, new NH No. 752B new NH No.
752C, new NH No. 543, new NH No. 146B, new NH No. 347B, new NH No. 43 Extn, new NH No.
135B and new NH No. 943 as are situated within the State of Madhya Pradesh.
[F. No. NH-14013/1/2021-P&M]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
Note:—The principal notification was published vide number S.O.1096 (E), dated the 4thAugust, 2005 and was last
mended vide number S.O. 2739 (E), dated the 8th July, 2021.
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