Publication of corrigendum under Section 3D NHAI

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Road Transport and Highways Notification S.O. 4935E **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Government of India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Notification S.O. 4935E, dated December 2nd, 2021. This amendment, issued via Notification S.O. 928E on March 2nd, 2022, focuses on correcting references, removing outdated information, and adding a new route designation within the original notification. The key changes involve updating cited notification numbers, removing references to specific publications, and adding "NH130 CD" to a specified route. These changes appear to refine and clarify the original notification for stakeholders in road transport and highway development. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of the amendment to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Notification S.O. 4935E, as published in the Gazette of India on March 2nd, 2022. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the amendment and focuses on understanding the changes introduced and their potential implications. **3. Policy Overview:** This report analyzes an *amendment* to the original policy: Notification S.O. 4935E, dated December 2nd, 2021, of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The *inferred* core objective of the original policy (S.O. 4935E) and its amendment, based on the text available, is to regulate and provide updated information and correct errors related to road transport and highway development projects within India. **4. Background and Rationale:** This report analyzes the amendment to the original policy: Notification S.O. 4935E, dated December 2nd, 2021, of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The rationale for *this specific amendment* appears to be threefold: to correct inaccurate or outdated information within the original notification, to remove irrelevant information, and to include updated details. The correction of notification numbers suggests a need for accurate referencing, while the deletion of publication references implies that these references are no longer relevant. The addition of the route designation "NH130 CD" signals an update to highway specifications or planning. These amendments aim to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the original notification. **5. Key Changes:** This amendment introduces the following changes to Notification S.O. 4935E: * **Change 1: Correction of Notification Numbers:** * **Original Policy Part Affected:** Paragraph 1, line 4. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment replaces "S.O. No. 4692 E dated 27th December, 2019" with "S.O. No. 951E dated 26th February, 2021 and 3342 E dated 16th August 2021." * **Effect of Change:** This corrects inaccurate references to prior notifications, ensuring stakeholders refer to the correct and relevant documentation. * **Change 2: Removal of Publication References:** * **Original Policy Part Affected:** Paragraph 2, lines 1 and 2. * **New Rule/Provision:** The phrase "Time of India and Dharitri both dated 23rd January, 2020" is deleted. * **Effect of Change:** This removes outdated or irrelevant references to publications, streamlining the information within the notification. * **Change 3: Addition of Route Designation:** * **Original Policy Part Affected:** Paragraph 7, below SCHEDULE, in line no. 2. * **New Rule/Provision:** The designation "NH130 CD" is inserted after "Raipur Visakhapatnam". * **Effect of Change:** This updates the highway route information, potentially reflecting a change in route designation or the addition of a new segment of the highway. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * Government agencies involved in road transport and highway development (specifically the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI, as referenced in F. No. NHAI11013LAPIUSambalpur). * Organizations involved in the Sambalpur-Odisha-Newly Proposed-Notif.3a-Koraput3D Corr road project. * Contractors and construction companies working on projects related to the specified highways. * Any entities that use information published in the Gazette of India regarding highway projects. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, specifically the Director (Rajesh Gupta), is responsible for issuing and implementing this amendment. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is likely involved in projects related to this amendment. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment takes effect "with immediate effect" upon publication in the Gazette of India. No specific procedures are outlined in the amendment text itself. * **Implementation of Changes:** The changes require the relevant departments and stakeholders to update their records and refer to the corrected notification numbers and route designations. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes include: * **Improved Accuracy:** Correcting the notification numbers ensures that stakeholders are referencing the correct legal and regulatory documentation, reducing the risk of errors and misinterpretations. * **Enhanced Clarity:** Removing outdated publication references streamlines the notification and focuses attention on the relevant information. * **Updated Highway Information:** Adding the "NH130 CD" designation reflects changes to highway planning and facilitates accurate project management for the Raipur-Visakhapatnam route. These updates would allow for the updated construction of the roads listed. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Notification S.O. 4935E, published on March 2nd, 2022, is a set of targeted corrections and updates. It refines the original notification by rectifying errors, removing obsolete references, and adding highway designation information. These changes contribute to improved accuracy, clarity, and currency of information for stakeholders in the road transport and highway development sector, ensuring they are working with the most up-to-date and accurate documentation.

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