Publication of corrigendum under Section 3D NHAI

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Road Transport and Highways Notification S.O. 4830(E) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, published on May 18, 2022. The notification is *not* a new policy but an *amendment* to an existing notification, S.O. 4830(E) dated November 23, 2021, concerning road transport and highways. The amendment modifies specific references and insertions within the original notification, likely related to project details. The key findings highlight changes in document references, newspaper publication details, and a project name insertion. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an informative analysis of a notification published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on May 18, 2022. This notification serves as an amendment to the existing notification S.O. 4830(E), dated November 23, 2021. The analysis focuses solely on the content of the provided text to understand the scope and impact of these changes. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Amended:** Notification S.O. 4830(E), dated November 23, 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) (Inferred):** The original policy likely pertained to specific road development projects, as indicated by references to project names and geographical locations within the amendment text. The amendment suggests the need to correct, clarify, or update information pertaining to said projects. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment appears to be addressing inaccuracies or outdated information within the original S.O. 4830(E) notification. The changes involve corrections to document numbers and newspaper publication details. The insertion of "NH130 CD" suggests a clarification or addition related to a specific road project. The need for these amendments likely stems from errors in the initial notification or subsequent project updates requiring official documentation changes. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification introduces three specific changes to the original notification S.O. 4830(E): * **Change 1:** *Original Policy Text Modified:* Paragraph 1, line no. 4. *New Rule/Provision:* The reference to "S.O. No. 4240 E dated 22nd November 2019" is replaced with "S.O. No. 873E dated 23rd February 2021 and 3357 E 17th August 2021." *Difference/Effect:* This corrects the document reference within the original notification, ensuring accurate citation of relevant government orders. The impact is primarily administrative, ensuring referencing is accurate. * **Change 2:** *Original Policy Text Modified:* Paragraph 2, line no. 1 and 2. *New Rule/Provision:* The reference to newspaper publications "Sambad and Samaja Newspaper both dated 16th January, 2020" is replaced with "Orissa Post and Odisha Bhaskar Newspaper both dated 21st April, 2021". *Difference/Effect:* This correction updates the record of where the initial notification was published, potentially affecting legal or regulatory compliance that relies on publication records. It suggests the initial newspapers listed were incorrect or incomplete. * **Change 3:** *Original Policy Text Modified:* Paragraph 7, below SCHEDULE, in line no.2. *New Rule/Provision:* The phrase "NH130 CD" is inserted after "Raipur Visakhapatnam." *Difference/Effect:* This insertion likely adds specificity to the project description, potentially referring to a particular segment or phase (CD) of the NH130 highway between Raipur and Visakhapatnam. This will affect planning and operations of organizations involved in the stated route. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders include: * Government agencies involved in road construction and administration (specifically, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)). * Construction companies and contractors working on the affected highway projects (likely related to the Odisha-Raipur-Vizag corridor and specifically NH130 CD). * Organizations responsible for ensuring compliance with government notifications and record-keeping. * News outlets and media, especially those involved in public notification processes. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and potentially the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), as indicated by the reference number "NHAI11013LAPIUSBP, OdishaRaipurVizagNotif.3a3D1 Corr." * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment is stated to take effect "with immediate effect," implying an immediate update to relevant records and documentation. The process of implementing changes involves updating documentation and referencing standards. * **Implementation of Changes:** The implementation of the changes requires administrative action, including updating project documentation and disseminating the corrected information to relevant stakeholders. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes are: * Improved accuracy and clarity in official documentation related to highway projects. * Enhanced transparency through accurate recording of publication details. * Better definition of the project in question through the addition of "NH130 CD" which, could improve planning and implementation. * Reduced potential for legal or regulatory challenges arising from inaccurate information. **9. Conclusion:** The May 18, 2022, notification is an amendment to the existing S.O. 4830(E) notification, correcting references, updating publication details, and adding specificity to a highway project. While seemingly minor, these changes are crucial for ensuring accuracy, transparency, and effective implementation of road development projects. The corrected references and project details will likely impact administrative processes and project execution for relevant government agencies and contractors.

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