## Report on Amendment to National Highways Act, 1956
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on January 28, 2022. This notification constitutes an amendment to a prior notification S.O. 1096E, dated August 4, 2005, concerning the execution of works pertaining to National Highways. The key change is the delegation of authority to the State Government of Karnataka for specific sections of various National Highways, replacing the previous arrangement. This amendment aims to streamline highway maintenance and development by assigning responsibility to the state government for designated stretches.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides a detailed overview of an amendment to the National Highways Act, 1956, specifically focusing on the notification issued on January 28, 2022. The analysis is based solely on the information presented within the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy Being Amended:** The amendment modifies notification S.O. 1096E, dated August 4, 2005, issued by the erstwhile Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways Department of Road Transport and Highways.
* **Core Objective(s):** The original policy's objective, as inferred from the amendment text, is to define and assign responsibility for the execution of works related to National Highways. This amendment's objective is to modify this assignment by delegating specific responsibilities to the State Government of Karnataka.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This amendment appears to be driven by a need to refine the allocation of responsibilities for highway management. The previous notification likely assigned these functions differently, and this amendment indicates a shift in strategy, potentially to improve efficiency, responsiveness, or to align with jurisdictional boundaries. The specific nature of the problem the amendment addresses is not stated within the provided text.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification substitutes serial number 11 and its entries in the schedule of the S.O. 1096E notification. The key change is the delegation of powers to the State Government of Karnataka for the execution of works related to specific sections of multiple National Highways. These Highways include:
* National Highway No. 4
* National Highway No. 4A
* National Highway No. 9
* National Highway No. 13
* National Highway No. 17
* National Highway No. 42
* National Highway No. 48
* National Highway No. 63
* National Highway No. 67
* National Highway No. 206
* National Highway No. 207
* National Highway No. 209
* National Highway No. 212
* National Highway No. 218
* National Highway No. 234
* New National Highway No. 50
* New National Highway No. 67
* New National Highway No. 150
* New National Highway No. 150 Extn
* New National Highway No. 150A
* New National Highway No. 150C
* New National Highway No. 160
* New National Highway No. 166E
* New National Highway No. 167N
* New National Highway No. 167
* New National Highway No. 169A
* New National Highway No. 173
* New National Highway No. 275
* New National Highway No. 275K
* New National Highway No. 367
* New National Highway No. 369E
* New National Highway No. 373
* New National Highway No. 544DD
* New National Highway No. 544E
* New National Highway No. 548B
* New National Highway No. 548H
* New National Highway No. 561A
* New National Highway No. 748AA
* New National Highway No. 752K
* New National Highway No. 766C
* New National Highway No. 766E
* New National Highway No. 766EE
The specific sections of these highways delegated to the State Government are explicitly defined by kilometer markers within the notification. The effect of this change is to transfer responsibility for the execution of works on these designated highway sections from the Central Government (or a previous delegate) to the State Government of Karnataka.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include:
* The State Government of Karnataka, which now holds responsibility for the execution of works on the specified National Highway sections.
* Contractors and construction companies involved in highway development and maintenance within Karnataka.
* Commuters and businesses that rely on these National Highways within the State of Karnataka.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The State Government of Karnataka is the primary responsible agency.
* **Procedures:** The State Government is bound to comply with the rules currently in force under the National Highways Act, 1956, when exercising these delegated functions.
* **Timelines:** No specific timelines for implementation are provided in the text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this amendment is likely to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of highway development and maintenance within Karnataka. By delegating authority to the State Government, the amendment aims to facilitate better coordination, faster decision-making, and a more localized approach to addressing highway-related issues. This could lead to improved road conditions, reduced travel times, and enhanced safety for commuters.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment to the National Highways Act, 1956, through the notification issued on January 28, 2022, represents a significant shift in the delegation of authority for National Highway works within the State of Karnataka. By assigning responsibility to the State Government for specific highway sections, the amendment aims to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and overall management of the national highway network. This change has direct implications for the State Government, contractors, and the public who rely on these highways for transportation.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that empowers the Central Government to direct functions related to the execution of works pertaining to National Highways to State Governments.
Central Government: The governing authority of India, responsible for directing functions related to the execution of works pertaining to National Highways.
State Government: The governing authority of a state within India, in this context, the State Government is specified in column 3 of the table and responsible for the execution of works pertaining to the National Highways mentioned.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development of road transport and highways.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Government of India: The government of the Republic of India.
Karnataka: A state in India; the State Government of Karnataka is designated to execute works on specified sections of various National Highways within its boundaries.
Maharashtra: A state in India; its border with Karnataka is referenced in relation to certain National Highways.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India; its border with Karnataka is referenced in relation to certain National Highways.
Goa: A state in India; its border with Karnataka is referenced in relation to certain National Highways.
Tamil Nadu: A state in India; its border with Karnataka is referenced in relation to certain National Highways.
Kerala: A state in India; its border with Karnataka is referenced in relation to certain National Highways.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, as indicated by the signature block.
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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.ं 356] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रवार, जनवरी 28, 2022/माघ 8, 1943
No. 356] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022/ MAGHA 8, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और राजमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 28 जनवरी, 2022
का.आ. 364(अ).—केन्द रीय सरकार, राष्टर ीय राजमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की धारा 5 द्वारा प्रद् त
िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, एतद्द्वारा जनदेि देती ह ै दक इसके साथ संलग् न ताजलका के कॉलम (2) म ें वर्णणत प्र् यके
राष्टर ीय राजमागग स े संबंजधत कायों का जनष्टप ादन करने के संबंध म ें प्र् 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 उक्त 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
त्क ालीन पोत पररवहन, सड़क पररवहन और राजमागग मंत्रालय (सड़क पररवहन और राजमागग जवभाग) की अजधसूचना स.ं
का. आ. 1096 (अ), ददनांक 4 अगस्ट्त , 2005 म ें एतदद्व् ारा जनम् नजलजखत और संिोधन करती ह,ै अथागत:्-
उक्त अजधसूचना की अनुसूची म,ें क्रम स.ं 11 के जलए तथा उससे संबंजधत प्रजवजष्टि यों के स्ट् थान पर जनम्न जलजखत
को प्रजतस्ट् थाजपत दकया जाएगा, अथागत:्-
ताजलका
(1) (2) (3)
“11 राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 4 [दकमी 0.0 स े दकमी 592.0 (बैंगलोर स े कनागिक / महाराष्ट्र सीमा) और से। दकमी कनागिक
216.914 स े दकमी 318.000 (बैंगलोर होसकोिे-कनागिक/आंध्र प्रदेि सीमा) तक को छोड़कर], राष्ट्रीय राज्य
सरकार
राजमाग ग संख्या 4ए [दकमी 9.500 स े दकमी. 84.120 (बेलगाम-गोवा/कनागिक सीमा) तक को छोड़कर],
563 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 9 [दकमी 348.800 स े दकमी 423.800 (महाराष्ट्र/कनागिक सीमा) तक को छोड़कर],
राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 13 [दकमी 30.340 स े दकमी 418.750 (सोलापरु -बीजापुर-हुगं ुंड होसपेि जचत्रदगु ग
खंड) और दकमी 698.850 स े दकमी 743.900 (सन्द नरू जंक्िन स े बीकानेरकट्टे खंड)तक को छोड़कर], राष्ट्रीय
राजमागग संख्या 17 [दकमी 3.700 स े दकमी 17.200 और दकमी 93.700 से दकमी 376.700
(गोवा/कनागिक सीमा-कुंदरपरु -सूरथकलनथं ूर-मैंगलोर-कनागिक/केरल सीमा)तक को छोड़कर], राष्ट्रीय
राजमागग संख्या 42, राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 48 [दकमी 28.200 स े दकमी 237.000 (राष्ट्रीय राजमागग 4
पर नले ामंगला जंक्िन राष्ट्रीय राजमागग 48 स े देवीहल्ली स े मरनहल्ली तक) और 263.000 स े दकमी
345.000 तक को छोड़कर] (अड्डाहोल स े गुंड्या स े बतं वाल क्रॉस सेक्िन), राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 63
[दकमी 129.249 स े दकमी 267.00 तक (हुबली- होस्ट्पेि खडं ) और दकमी 280.300 स े दकमी 375.740
(होस्ट्पेि-बेल्लारी-कनागिक/आंध्र प्रदेि सीमा खडं ) को छोड़कर], राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग सख्ं या 67, राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग
संख्या 206 [दकमी 0.00 स े दकमी 205.00 (तुमकुर-जसमोगा खंड) को छोड़कर] राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या
207 [दकमी 16.80 स े दकमी.139.180 (बैंगलोर/तजमलनाडु सीमा-होसकोिे-डोब्बासपेि खंड) को छोड़कर],
राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 209 [दकमी 266.530 स े दकमी 461.500 को छोड़कर] (तजमलनाडु/कनागिक सीमा
स े बैंगलोर खंड), राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 212 [दकमी 136.600 स े दकमी 239.600 और दकमी 241.520
स े 268.475 (केरल सीमा स े कोल्लगे ल खडं )को छोड़कर], राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 218 [दकमी 195.000 स े
दकमी 418.000 (बीजापुर गलु बगा-ग होमनाबाद खंड) को छोड़कर], राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 234, नया
राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 50 (आध्रं प्रदिे /कनागिक सीमा-बीदर-होमनाबाद खंड), नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या
67, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 150, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 150 जवस्ट् तार, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग
संख्या 150ए [दकमी 0.00 स े दकमी 50.00 (जेवगी-िहाप्युर खंड) को छोड़कर] और [दकमी 254.80 स े
दकमी 409.00 (बल्े लारी-जहररयूर खंड) को छोड़कर], नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 150सी, नया राष्ट्रीय
राजमागग संख्या 160, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 166ई, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 167एन, नया
राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 167, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 169ए, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 173, नया
राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 275 [दकमी 166.602 स े दकमी 255.600 (मैसूर-मदाकेरी खंड) और [दकमी
223.86 स े दकमी 342.00 (बैंगलोर-मैसूर खंड) को छोड़कर], नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 275के, नया
राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 367, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 369ई, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग सख्ं या 373, नया
राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 544डीडी, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 544ई, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग स.ं 548 बी,
नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 548एच, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 561ए, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या
748 एए, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 752के नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 766सी, नया राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग
संख्या 766ई और नया राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 766ईई, के उतने भाग जो कनागिक राज्य म ेंअवजस्ट् थत ह।ैं
[फा. सं. एनएच-14013/2/2022-पीऐंडएम]
राजेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
रिप्प ण: मूल अजधसूचना को का.आ. 1096 (अ), तारीख 04 अगस्ट् त, 2005 द्वारा प्रकाजित दकया गया था और उस े
जपछली बार का.आ. 266 (अ), तारीख 18 जनवरी, 2022 द्वारा संिोजधत दकया गया था।[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th January, 2022
S.O. 364(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 11 and the entries relating thereto, the
following shall be substituted, namely: -
TABLE
(1) (2) (3)
11 State
So much of National Highway No.4 [excluding from Km. 0.0 to Km. 592.0 (Bangalore to
Government
Karnataka /Maharashtra Border) and from Km. 216.914 to Km.318.000 (Bangalore Hoskote-of Karnataka.
Karnataka/Andhra Pradesh Border)], National Highway No.4A [excluding from km. 9.500 to
km.84.120 (from Belgaum- Goa/Karnataka Border)], National Highway No.9 [excluding from
Km. 348.800 to Km. 423.800 (Maharastra/Karnataka Border), National Highway No.13
[excluding from Km. 30.340 to Km. 418.750 (Solapur-Bijapur-HungundHospet Chitradurga
section) and from Km. 743.900 to Km.745.000 (Maroli Junction to Nanthoor Junction) and
from Km. 698.850 to Km. 743.900 (Sannur junction to Bikarnakatte Section)], National
Highway No.17 [excluding from Km. 3.700 to Km. 17.200 and Km. 93.700 to Km. 376.700
(Goa/Karnataka Border-Kundarpur- SurathkalNanthoor- Mangalor- Karnataka/Kerala Border)],
National Highway No.42, National Highway No.48 [excluding from Km. 28.200 to Km.
237.000 (Nelamangala Junction on National Highway 4 with National Highway 48 to Devihalli
to Maranhalli) and from 263.000 to Km 345.000](Addahole to Gundya to Bantwal Cross
Section), National Highway No.63 [excluding from km 129.249 to km 267.00 (Hubli- Hospet
Section) and excluding from Km. 280.300 to Km. 375.740 (Hospet- Bellary-Karnataka/Andhra
Pradesh Border section)], National Highway No.67, National Highway No.206 [excluding from
km 0.00 to km 205.00 (Tumkur- Simoga Section)] National Highway No.207 [excluding
Km.16.80 to Km. 139.180 (Bangalore/Tamilnadu Border-Hoskote-Dobbaspet Section)],
National Highway No.209 [Excluding from Km 266.530 to Km 461.550] (Tamil
Nadu/Karnataka Border to Bangalore Section), National Highway No.212 [excluding from km
136.600 to km 239.600 and from km 241.520 to 268.475 (Kerela Border to Kollegal Section)],
National Highway No.218 [excluding from Km. 195.000 to Km. 418.000 (Bijapur Gulbarga-
Homnabad section)], National Highway No. 234, new National Highway No. 50 (Andhra
Pradesh/Karnataka Border-Bidar-Homnabad section), new National Highway No. 67, new
National Highway No.150, new National Highway No. 150 Extn, new National Highway No.
150A [excluding km 0.00 to km 50.00 (Jevargi – Shahapyur Section)] and [excluding from km
254.80 to km 409.00 (Bellary- Hiriyur section)], new National Highway No. 150C, new
National Highway No. 160, new National Highway No. 166E, new National Highway No.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
167N, new National Highway No. 167, new National Highway No. 169A, new National
Highway No. 173, new National Highway No. 275 [excluding from km 166.602 to km 255.600
(Mysore-Madakeri Section) and [excluding from km 223.86 to km 342.00 (Bangalore-Mysore
Section)], new National Highway No. 275K, new National Highway No. 367, new National
Highway No. 369E, new National Highway No. 373, new National Highway No. 544DD,
new National Highway No. 544E, new National Highway No. 548B, new National Highway
No. 548H, new National Highway No. 561A, new National Highway No. 748AA, new
National Highway No. 752K new National Highway No. 766C, new National Highway No.
766E and new National Highway No. 766EE, as are situated within the State of Karnataka.
[F. No. NH-14013/2/2022-P&M]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
Note: The principal notification was published vide number S.O. 1096(E), dated the 4th August, 2005 and was last
amended vide number S.O. 266 (E), dated the 18th January, 2022.
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