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Date: 2015-03-03 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

The Central Govt. hereby accords approval for transportation of one TG STATOR during the period from March, 2015 to December, 2015 from Bharat Heavy Electricals, Haridwar to Mundra Port by road and Belkheri Karwar Port to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Yeramarus (Raichur) Site, Karnataka by road with maximum safe laden weight Gross Vehicles Weight and dimensions as mentioned in the schedule appended hereto.

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**Executive Summary:** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on March 3, 2015, approves the transportation of one TG STATOR from March 2015 to December 2015. The transport will occur from Bharat Heavy Electricals, Haridwar to Mundra Port, and from Belkheri Karwar Port to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Yeramarus Raichur Site, Karnataka. Ms. Reshamsingh Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is responsible for the transportation, adhering to specific conditions and route restrictions. **Key Points / Main Content:** * **Approval and Scope:** * Approval granted for transporting one TG STATOR between specified locations from March to December 2015. * Maximum safe laden weight, gross vehicle weight, and dimensions are detailed in the appended schedule. * **Transporter Details:** * Ms. Reshamsingh Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, is the designated transporter for Bharat Heavy Electricals, Haridwar. * Six specified prime movers will be used for the movement, with listed registration numbers. * Designated independently registered hydraulic trailers will be utilized, with listed registration numbers, axle and tire counts, and GVW. * **Load and Dimension Specifications:** * Axle GVW in laden condition and overall consignment dimensions are specified: 554 tons GVW, 10900 x 4800 x 4800 mm dimensions. * Axle configuration is detailed (112 axles, 12 tires per axle row). * **Route and Permissions:** * Specific transportation routes are defined from BHEL Haridwar to Mundra Port and from Mundra Port to BHEL Raichur site. * Adherence to load restrictions stipulated by Public Works Department/Local Authorities/NHAI is mandatory. * Permissions from relevant authorities must be obtained before using roads. * Movement requires approval and monitoring by concerned road authorities. * **Safety and Operational Conditions:** * Vehicles must display danger flags and lights, with preceding and following vehicles indicating a heavy load. * Side-by-side trailer coupling is only permitted for this specific movement. * Advance intimation (at least ten days) is required to be given to specified authorities regarding each vehicle movement. * Loaded vehicles may not be allowed on bridges if directed by authorities; alternative arrangements are the applicant's responsibility. * Permission is required from relevant authorities for moving oversized cargo, and timing must be prescribed by the authority. * Vehicle movement must not hinder normal traffic flow. * Maximum trailer speed is 5 km/hour. * Trailers must have yellow and black zebra strips, red lamps, and red flags for visibility. * **Liability and Compliance:** * Ms. Reshamsingh Co. Pvt. Ltd. is liable for damages to roads, structures, or individuals caused by the trailer movement. * All restrictions specified by State/UT Governments/NHAI must be observed. * Road tax, fitness certificate, insurance, National Permit, and PUC must be obtained for all vehicles. * Each vehicle set consists of two prime movers and 16 rows of 112 axles each. * Bypasses or other measures will be implemented if trailer width exceeds road width, in consultation with authorities. * No changes to trailer and prime mover registration certificates are permitted. **Impact Analysis:** * **Ms. Reshamsingh Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai:** * *Impact:* Responsible for the safe and compliant transportation of the TG STATOR. * *Action Required:* Ensure compliance with all specified conditions, obtain necessary permissions, provide advance intimation of movements, and bear liability for any damages. * **Bharat Heavy Electricals (Haridwar and Raichur):** * *Impact:* Relies on the timely and safe transportation of the TG STATOR. * *Action Required:* Coordinate with Ms. Reshamsingh Co. Pvt. Ltd., to ensure smooth transportation, and provide necessary support. * **State/UT Governments, Local Authorities, and National Highway Authority of India (NHAI):** * *Impact:* Responsible for overseeing and regulating the transportation to ensure safety and minimal disruption to traffic and infrastructure. * *Action Required:* Review and approve transportation plans, enforce load restrictions, monitor vehicle movement, and address any issues or damages that may arise. * **Road Users and Affected Persons:** * *Impact:* May experience temporary disruptions or be at risk of damage due to the transportation of the oversized cargo. * *Action Required:* Exercise caution when encountering the transport vehicles and report any damages or safety concerns to the relevant authorities.

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Motor Vehicles Act, 1988: The legal act under which the Central Government is exercising its powers to grant approval for transportation. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Haridwar: The origin point for the transportation of the TG Stator. Mundra Port: One of the destination points for the TG Stator transportation. Belkheri Karwar Port: Another origin port for the transportation of TG Stator Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Yeramarus Raichur Site, Karnataka: The final destination point for the transportation of the TG Stator. Reshamsingh Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai: The transportation company responsible for the movement of the TG Stator. TG STATOR: The cargo being transported, a large stator for a turbine generator. National Highway Authority of India: The agency responsible for the National Highways and their maintainence. The policy mentions guidelines to be followed while using the National Highways
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SCHEDULE 1. M/s. Reshamsingh & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is the transporter of M/s. Bharat Heavy Electricals, Haridwar for the aforesaid movements. 2. Six Prime Movers bearing registration MH46H-4364, MH46H-5578, MH 43U4206, KA01C- 9296 and KA01C-9291and MH46H-6297 will be utilized in the above movement. 3. The following independently registered hydraulic Trailers will be utilized in the above movements:— Registration No. of Trailers No. of Axles in Trailers No. of Tyres in Trailers GVW sanctioned/ mentioned in RC of Trailers (in Ton) GJ12AT-9249 4 32 104 GJ12AT-9250 4 32 104 GJ12AT-9251 4 32 104 MH.43.U.6340 4 32 104 MH.43.U.6341 8 64 208 MH.43.U.6342 8 64 208 MCY-1719 4 32 120 MCY-1720 8 64 240 MH.46.H.5554 6 48 156 MH.06-9145 4 32 1204 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] MH.06-9146 4 32 120 MH.06-9148 6 48 180 MH.06-9149 4 32 120 MH.06-9150 6 48 180 4. GVW of the axles in laden condition and overall dimension of consignment will be :— Unladen weight of Weight GVW of the Overall dimension of Description Coupling of axles in 16 Nos. (1+1/2) of each axles consignment (in MM) width axle rows Stator required (length x Width x Height) 84 Tons 470 554 tons 10900 x 4800 x 4800 1+1/2 axles in each row; 16 axle tons rows (equivalent to 24 axle rows in common parlance); will be coupled in 1+1/2 axle width. (12 tyres per axle row) 5. The above relaxation is subject to the conditions that :— (i) The specific route for transportation of one stator will be from BHEL Haridwar–Rourkee- Muzafarnagar–Bhagpat-UP/Haryana Border – Sonipat – Panipat – Assandh–Jind – Mundhal – Hansi– Hissar - Haryana/Rajasthan Border – Rajgarh – Taranagar – Sardarshahar – Pallu – Arjunsahar –Luknasar – Jamsar – Bikaner (Bypass) – Phalodi – Pokaran – Jaisalmer – Barmer – Sanchor – Rajasthan/Gujarat Border – Tharad – Suigaon – Santalpur – Adhesar – Samakhiary – Gandhidham – Anjar – Paragpar Chowkdi – Mundra Port Ro-Ro Jetty and from Mundra Port to Belekeri Karwar Port by barge and from Belekheri Jetty to BHEL Raichur via Ankola Bypass – Yellapur-Hubli – Gadag – Koppal – Ginigera - BHEL Yeramarus Raichur Site. (ii) Load restrictions on various roads stipulated by the Public Works Department/Local Authorities/National Highway Authority of India will be observed and permission of such authorities will be obtained before the vehicles are put on the roads. Movement of the trailers will be approved and closely monitored by the concerned road authorities in State/Union Territory/National Highway Authority of India from Safety point of view. (iii) The vehicles should display all danger flags and lights, preferably the vehicles should be preceded and followed by a vehicle displaying prominently that a heavy load is passing. (iv) Coupling of the trailers along side by side the width of the road will be permissible only for above movement. (v) M/s. Reshamsingh & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai will give advance intimation atleast ten days in advance to such authority or officer specified in this behalf by the State Government/National Highway Authority of India regarding each movement of such vehicles. (vi) If so directed by the Public Works Department of a State/Union Territory/National Highway Authority of India, the loaded vehicles will not be allowed to pass over the bridges on the roads in that State/Union Territory and in such cases applicants will have to make their own arrangements to cross the rivers/drains. (vii) M/s. Reshamsingh & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai would need to obtain permission before moving, from concerned State or Union Territory Authorities/National Highway Authority of India enroot, in view of the oversized cargo. For each such movement, the timing should be prescribed by the concerned authority. (viii) The said vehicles should be moved without any hindrance to the normal flow of traffic. (ix) The maximum speed of the trailers for movement on the road shall not exceed 5 kms/hour. (x) The trailers shall be painted for the entire width by yellow and black zebra strips on the front and rear sides duly marked for night time driving/parking suitably by red lamps at the front and rear and red¹Hkkx IIµ[k.M 3(ii)º Hkkjr dk jkti=k % vlk/kj.k 5 flags on both the sides during day time to indicate the extreme position of the vehicle clearly. In addition the entire overhang shall be covered with a red reflector/reflective tape to facilitate clear vision of overhang. (xi) M/s. Reshamsingh & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai would be liable to pay such amount to the Government of State/Union Territory/National Highway Authority of India or any other affected person where any damage is caused to the roads or road structures/other road users/person directly or indirectly due to the movement of the trailers. (xii) M/s. Reshamsingh & Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai will observe such restrictions as the State/Union Territory Government/National Highway Authority of India may by order specify in this behalf. (xiii) Company will ensure that road tax have been paid, fitness certificate, insurance cover, National Permit, and PUC have been obtained in respect of all the vehicles to be utilized in the above movements. (xiv) Each set of vehicles for transportation of Stator, will consist of two Prime Movers and 16 rows of (1+1/2) axles in each row. (xv) In case, the width after sideway coupling of trailers exceeds the road width in certain stretches, by passes/other measures in consultation with States Authorities/National Highway Authority of India will be taken for movement of the above consignment. (xvi) No change will be made in the Registration Certificates of the Trailers and Prime Movers as they are already registered in the State of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka . [F. No. RT-11042/ 05 /2015-MVL] SANJAY BANDOPADHYAYA, Jt. Secy. Printed by the Manager, Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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