Date: 2015-03-09Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Central Govt. hereby makes the following rules further to amend the National Highways Authority of India (the term of office and other conditions of service of Members) Rules, 2003, These rules may be called the National Highways Authority of India (the term of office and other conditions of service of Members) Amendment Rules, 2015.
Executive Summary:
This notification, dated March 5, 2015, amends the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Rules of 2003. The amendment allows for the appointment of non-government professionals as part-time members and outlines their allowances and conditions of service. It also modifies the composition of the selection committee for part-time members. These rules came into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Overview:** The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) the term of office and other conditions of service of Members Rules, 2003 are further amended.
* **Definitions:**
* A "Part-time Non-Government Member" is defined as a member appointed by the Central Government under subsection 3 of section 3 of the Act.
* **Selection Committee Composition:**
* The selection committee responsible for non-government part time members now includes:
* Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Chairman, ex-officio)
* Secretary, Ministry of Shipping (Member, ex-officio)
* Member Finance, National Highways Authority of India (Member, ex-officio)
* Joint Secretary Highways (Member, ex-officio)
* Recommendations require approval of the Minister-in-Charge of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
* **Appointment of Non-Government Professionals:**
* Two non-government professionals with knowledge/experience in financial management, transportation planning, or relevant disciplines will be appointed as part-time members by the Central Government.
* **Allowances for Part-Time Non-Government Members:**
* Meeting Allowance: Rs. 5,000 per meeting, capped at Rs. 50,000 per month.
* Conveyance Allowance: Rs. 1,000 or actual expenses incurred, whichever is less.
* Out-of-Station Duty: Entitled to Travelling Allowance, Daily Allowance, and accommodation at rates applicable to full-time members.
* Official visits abroad follow the same provisions as full-time members.
* **Oath and Residuary Matters**
* Part-time Non-Government members shall subscribe to an oath of office and secrecy.
* Residuary matters relating to part-time members will be referred to the Central Government for decision.
Impact Analysis:
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the amended rules, including the appointment process for non-government part-time members and oversight of the selection committee.
* Action Required: Establish processes for identifying, selecting, and appointing qualified non-government professionals as part-time members.
* National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):
* Impact: The composition of its board will change with the addition of part-time non-government members, potentially bringing in new expertise. Responsible for allowance payments.
* Action Required: Integrate the new part-time members into the board structure and ensure compliance with the new rules regarding allowances and conditions of service.
* Potential Part-Time Non-Government Members:
* Impact: Individuals with expertise in financial management, transportation planning, or related fields now have an opportunity to serve on the NHAI board.
* Action Required: Interested and qualified professionals should express their interest and prepare to undergo the selection process.
* Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for appointing the part-time non-government members and for resolving any residuary matters related to these members.
* Action Required: Establish guidelines and procedures for the appointment process and for handling residuary matters.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Authority of India: An organization established by the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of National Highways in India.
National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988: An Indian parliamentary act that established the National Highways Authority of India.
National Highways Authority of India the term of office and other conditions of service of Members Rules, 2003: A set of rules governing the terms of office, conditions of service and other related matters of the members of the National Highways Authority of India.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws relating to road transport, national highways and transport research.
Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs: A department within the Ministry of Finance responsible for advising the government on economic issues.
Ministry of Shipping: A ministry of the Government of India, responsible for policies and regulations relating to maritime transport, shipping and ports.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued.
The Gazette of India: An official government publication that publishes notifications, rules, and regulations.
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[फा. स.ं ए-12025/36/2014-ई-II (बी)]
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MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th March, 2015
G.S.R. 174(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (2) of section 34 of
the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988 (68 of 1988), the Central Government hereby makes the
following rules further to amend the National Highways Authority of India (the term of office and other
conditions of service of Members) Rules, 2003, namely:-
1. (1) These rules may be called the National Highways Authority of India (the term of office and other
conditions of service of Members) Amendment Rules, 2015.
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2. In the National Highways Authority of India (the term of office and other conditions of service of
Members) Rules, 2003 (hereinafter referred to as the principal rules), in rule 2 after clause (e), the following
clause shall be inserted, namely:-
“(f) Part-time Non-Government Members means a member appointed by Central Government under
sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Act.”.
3. In the principal rules, in rule 6, for sub-rule (iii), the following sub-rule shall be substituted, namely:-
“(iii) Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs;.”.
4. In the principal rules, after rule 6 the following rules shall be inserted, namely:--
“6A. In addition to the official part-time members appointed under rule 6, two non-Government
professionals having knowledge or experience of financial management, transportation planning or
any other relevant discipline shall be appointed as part-time members by the Central Government.
6B. Selection Committee.—The appointment of Non-Government part time members shall be
made after obtaining the recommendations of a Selection Committee, consisting of the following
members, namely:--
(i) Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways - Chairman, ex-officio
(ii) Secretary, Ministry of Shipping - Member, ex-officio
(iii) Member (Finance) National Highways Authority of India - Member, ex-officio
(iv) Joint Secretary (Highways) - Member, ex-officio:
Provided that the recommendations made by the Selection Committee shall require
the approval of the Minister-in-Charge of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.”.
5. In the principal rules, after rule 7 the following rule, shall be inserted, namely:-
“7A. (i) Meeting Allowance: An allowance of Rs. 5000 (five thousand rupees) for a meeting of the
Authority will be payable to a part-time Non-Government member attended by him or her:
Provided that such allowances to a part-time Non-Government member shall not exceed
Rs.50000 (fifty thousands rupees) per month.
(ii) Conveyance allowance: Rs.1000 (one thousand rupees) or the actual expenses incurred by him or
her whichever is less:
Provided that where a Non-Government part time member is called upon to go out of the
ordinary place of residence for discharging duties as such member, he shall be entitled to Travelling
Allowance, Daily Allowance and accommodation at the same rates as applicable to a full-time
member of the Authority:
Provided further that official visits abroad by such part-time member shall be governed by
the same provisions as are applicable to a full-time member of the Authority.
(iii) Oath of office and secrecy – A part-time Non-Government member shall, before entering
upon his office, subscribe to an oath of office and an oath of secrecy and such oath of office and the
oath of secrecy shall be administered in the form as per full time members of National Highways
Authority of India.
(iv) Residuary matters- Residuary matters relating to part-time members, with respect to an
allowance for which no express provision has been made in these rules, shall be referred by the
Authority to the Central Government for decision.
[F. No. A-12025/36/2014-E-II (B)]
ROHIT KUMAR SINGH, Jt. Secy.
Note.—The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India vide number G.S.R. 507(E), dated the
23rd June, 2003 and last amended vide, G.S.R. 665 (E) dated the 17th September, 2014.
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