Publication of corrigendum under Section 3D

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum to Notification S.O. 5009(E) regarding Road Transport and Highways **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, published on March 2, 2022. This corrigendum modifies the original notification S.O. 5009(E) dated December 6, 2021, related to road transport and highways. The key changes involve corrections to referenced notification numbers, deletion of references to specific publications, and the insertion of "NH130 CD" after "Raipur Visakhapatnam" in a schedule. The corrigendum aims to rectify inaccuracies and update the original notification, ensuring clarity and accuracy for stakeholders. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of the corrigendum published on March 2, 2022, by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the corrigendum and focuses on its purpose, the changes it introduces to the original notification S.O. 5009(E), and its implications. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Amended:** Notification S.O. 5009(E) dated December 6, 2021, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection ii, by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. * **Core Objective(s):** While the specific objectives of the original notification S.O. 5009(E) are not detailed in this document, the corrigendum suggests it relates to matters concerning road transport and highways, likely related to project notifications. This is inferred from the inclusion of location names like Sambalpur, Odisha, Koraput, and the mention of highways. **4. Background and Rationale:** This document is a *corrigendum*, meaning it is intended to correct errors or make minor revisions to the original notification. The reasons for these specific amendments are likely to: * **Correction of Errors:** The changes to notification numbers ("S.O. No. 4691 E dated 27.12.2019 shall be read as S.O. No. 1360E dated 26.03.2021 and 4170 E 08.10.2021") suggest that the original notification contained inaccurate references that needed rectification. * **Removal of Irrelevant Information:** The deletion of references to publications ("The New Indian Express in 22th January 2020 and Dharitri dated 28th January 2020") indicates that this information may have been deemed unnecessary or inaccurate for the official gazette notification. * **Clarification of Scope:** The insertion of "NH130 CD" after "Raipur Visakhapatnam" suggests either a correction of missing information or a refinement of the scope of application in the original policy. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This corrigendum introduces the following changes to notification S.O. 5009(E): * **Change 1:** Incorrect notification reference "S.O. No. 4691 E dated 27.12.2019" is corrected to "S.O. No. 1360E dated 26.03.2021 and 4170 E 08.10.2021." This means the original policy incorrectly referenced a previous notification and has been updated with the correct notification numbers. * **Change 2:** The phrase "The New Indian Express in 22th January 2020 and Dharitri dated 28th January 2020" is removed from paragraph 2. This means specific references to these publications in the original notification are removed, possibly indicating that these publications were not relevant or contained incorrect information. * **Change 3:** The phrase "NH130 CD" is inserted after "Raipur Visakhapatnam" in line 2 of the paragraph 7, below SCHEDULE. This will alter what is included under Raipur Visakhapatnam, specifically adding highway designation "NH130 CD". **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders likely include: * **Road construction companies:** Those involved in projects related to the specified highway routes (especially those near Sambalpur, Odisha, and Koraput) * **Government agencies involved in road transport and highway development:** Specifically, those responsible for implementing and overseeing projects under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. * **Citizens and businesses affected by road development projects:** Including those residing or operating businesses along the affected routes. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is referenced in the document number, suggesting their involvement in the specific project this corrigendum relates to. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The corrigendum states that the amendments take effect "with immediate effect," suggesting the changes should be incorporated into any ongoing or future actions related to the original notification. The corrigendum is published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The expected outcomes of these specific changes are: * **Improved Accuracy:** Correcting the notification numbers and removing irrelevant publication references enhances the accuracy and credibility of the original notification. * **Clarified Scope:** Inserting "NH130 CD" clarifies the scope of the project, providing specificity regarding the highway designation. * **Reduced Misinterpretation:** By removing potentially confusing references and correcting errors, the corrigendum reduces the risk of misinterpretation or misapplication of the original notification. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigendum to notification S.O. 5009(E) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways constitutes an important update to the original policy. The changes, while seemingly minor, aim to correct inaccuracies, clarify the scope, and ultimately improve the implementation of road transport and highway projects. Stakeholders should take note of these changes and ensure compliance with the updated provisions. It is recommended that the original notification S.O. 5009(E) be reviewed in conjunction with this corrigendum for a complete understanding of the applicable regulations.

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