Publication of corrigendum under Section 3D NHAI

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Road Transport and Highways Notification S.O. 5003(E) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, specifically an amendment to the existing notification S.O. 5003(E) dated December 6, 2021. The purpose of this amendment is to correct references, remove outdated information, and add a route to the schedule in the original notification. The key changes involve correcting notification numbers, deleting references to specific publications, and adding "NH130 CD" to the Raipur-Visakhapatnam route description. This report details these changes, their likely rationale, and potential impact. **2. Introduction:** This report provides a policy analysis of the amendment to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification S.O. 5003(E) dated December 6, 2021, as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection ii, vide notification number S.O. 929(E) on March 2, 2022. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification and aims to inform stakeholders about the specific changes introduced. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy being amended:** Notification S.O. 5003(E) dated December 6, 2021, of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. * **Core Objective(s):** While the complete objective of the original policy S.O. 5003(E) is not evident from this amendment notice alone, it can be inferred that the original policy likely concerns road transport and highways development, possibly related to land acquisition or project specifications, as indicated by the references to specific highway routes and projects (Sambalpur, Odisha, Koraput, Raipur-Visakhapatnam). This amendment appears to refine or correct certain aspects of the original policy. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment appears to be driven by the need to rectify errors and update information within the original notification S.O. 5003(E). The correction of notification numbers (from S.O. No. 4693 E dated 27th December 2019 to S.O. No. 949E dated 26th February 2021 and 4173 E 08th October 2021) suggests that the initial citation was inaccurate. The deletion of references to "The Indian Express and Prameya both dated 21st January 2020" implies that these publications are no longer relevant to the notification, potentially due to a change in information dissemination strategy or the obsolescence of the cited material. The addition of "NH130 CD" to the Raipur-Visakhapatnam route description likely reflects a modification or clarification to the route's specification. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification introduces the following changes to the original notification S.O. 5003(E): * **Change 1: Correction of Notification Numbers:** Paragraph 1, line no. 4 of the original notification is amended to replace the incorrect notification number "S.O. No. 4693 E dated 27th December 2019" with the correct numbers "S.O. No. 949E dated 26th February 2021 and 4173 E 08th October 2021." *Effect:* Ensures accurate referencing to related notifications, which is crucial for legal and administrative clarity. * **Change 2: Deletion of Publication References:** Paragraph 2, line no. 1 and 2 are amended to remove references to "The Indian Express and Prameya both dated 21st January 2020." *Effect:* Removes potentially outdated or irrelevant publication references. This may indicate a shift in the official channels for disseminating related information. * **Change 3: Addition of Route Specification:** Paragraph 7, below SCHEDULE, in line no.2, is amended to insert "NH130 CD" after the word "Raipur Visakhapatnam." *Effect:* Specifies a particular segment or designation (CD) of the NH130 route, likely for clarification of project scope or applicable regulations. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by these changes include: * **Road construction companies and contractors:** Involved in projects related to the Raipur-Visakhapatnam highway, particularly the NH130 CD section. * **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):** As the responsible agency for highway development and maintenance. * **Government agencies:** Involved in land acquisition, environmental clearances, and other regulatory aspects of highway projects in the affected regions. * **Citizens and businesses:** Located along or reliant on the specified highway routes (Raipur-Visakhapatnam, NH130 CD). **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, along with the NHAI, are the primary responsible bodies. * **Timelines or Procedures:** The amendment is effective "with immediate effect," suggesting a rapid implementation timeline. Specific procedures related to the original notification S.O. 5003(E) likely remain in place, but now incorporate these amendments. The implementation of the NH130 CD specification would likely involve incorporating this designation into project plans, contracts, and regulatory approvals. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of these changes are: * **Improved Accuracy and Clarity:** Correcting notification numbers and removing outdated references enhances the overall accuracy and clarity of the original notification. * **Refined Project Specifications:** Adding "NH130 CD" to the Raipur-Visakhapatnam route provides a more specific designation, potentially leading to more precise planning, construction, and regulatory oversight of that particular section of the highway. This could lead to more efficient project execution. * **Reduced Ambiguity:** Removing irrelevant publication references prevents potential confusion about information sources related to the policy. **9. Conclusion:** This report analyzed the amendment to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification S.O. 5003(E), as published under notification S.O. 929(E). The amendment addresses errors in referencing, removes obsolete information, and refines route specifications. While the full scope of the original notification remains unclear from this text alone, the amendment's impact is likely to improve accuracy, reduce ambiguity, and facilitate more precise implementation of highway development projects, particularly concerning the Raipur-Visakhapatnam route and the NH130 CD section. Stakeholders should ensure they are referencing the updated notification numbers and incorporating the NH130 CD designation in relevant project documentation.

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