The National Highways Act, 1956

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED

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The National Highways (Amendment) Act, 1977 (30 of 1977). The National Highways (Amendment) Act, 1992 (1 of 1993). The National Highways (Amendment) Act, 1995 (26 of 1995). The National Highways Laws (Amendment) Act, 1997 (16 of 1997). The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 (8 of 2026) _________ LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED Cl., cls. . . . . . for Clause, clauses. S., ss. . . . . . ,, Section, sections.

THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYS ACT, 1956

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THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYS ACT, 1956 ____________ ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS __________ SECTIONS 1. Declaration of certain highways to be national highways. National highways to vest in the Union. Responsibility for development and maintenance of national highways. Fees for services or benefits rendered on national highways. Power of Central Government to enter into agreements for development and maintenance of national highways.

THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYS ACT, 1956*

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Section 2 — Declaration of certain highways to be national highways

Section 3 — Definitions

Section 3A — Power to acquire land, etc

Section 3B — Power to enter for survey, etc

THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYS ACT, 1956* ACT NO. 48 OF 1956 [11th September, 1956.] An Act to provide for the declaration of certain highways to be national highways and for matters connected therewith. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows:-- 1.Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the National Highways Act, 1956. (2) It extends to the whole of India. 1 (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint. Declaration of certain highways to be national highways.—(1) Each of the highways 2 specified in the Schedule *** is hereby declared to be a national highway. (2) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare any other highway to be a national highway and on the publication of such notification such highway shall be deemed to be specified in the Schedule. (3) The Central Government may, by like notification, omit any highway from the Schedule and on the publication of such notification, the highway so omitted shall cease to be a national highway. Power to acquire land, etc.—(1) Where the Central Government is satisfied that for a public purpose any land is required for the building, maintenance, management or operation of a national highway or part thereof, it may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare its intention to acquire such land. (2) Every notification under sub-section (1) shall give a brief description of the land. (3) The competent authority shall cause the substance of the notification to be published in two local newspapers, one of which will be in a vernacular language.

(e) mark such levels, boundaries and lines placing marks and cutting trenches; or

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Section 3C — Hearing of objections

Section 3D — Declaration of acquisition

Section 3E — Power to take possession

(e) mark such levels, boundaries and lines placing marks and cutting trenches; or (f) do such other acts or things as may be laid down by rules made in this behalf by that Government. Hearing of objections.—(1) Any person interested in the land may, within twenty-one days from the date of publication of the notification under sub-section (1) of section 3A, object to the use of the land for the purpose or purposes mentioned in that sub-section. (2) Every objection under sub-section (1) shall be made to the competent authority in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the competent authority shall give the objector an opportunity of being heard, either in person or by a legal practitioner, and may, after hearing all such objections and after making such further enquiry, it any, as the competent authority thinks necessary, by order, either allow or disallow the objections. Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, “legal practitioner” has the same meaning as in clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Advocates Act, 1961 (25 of 1961). (3) Any order made by the competent authority under sub-section (2) shall be final. Declaration of acquisition.—(1) Where no objection under sub-section (1) of section 3C has been made to the competent authority within the period specified therein or where the competent authority has disallowed the objection under sub-section (2) of that section, the competent authority shall, as soon as may be, submit a report accordingly to the Central Government and on receipt of such report, the Central Government shall declare, by notification in the Official Gazette, that the land should be acquired for the purpose or purposes mentioned in sub-section (1) of section 3A. (2) On the publication of the declaration under sub-section (1), the land shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances. (3) Where in respect of any land, a notification has been published under sub-section (1) of section 3A for its acquisition but no declaration under sub-section (1) has been published within a period of one year from the date of publication of that notification, the said notification shall cease to have any effect: Provided that in computing the said period of one year, the period or periods during which any action or proceedings to be taken in pursuance of the notification issued under sub-section (1) of section 3A is stayed by an order of a court shall be excluded. (4) A declaration made by the Central Government under sub-section (1) shall not be called in question in any court or by any other authority. Power to take possession.—(1) Where any land has vested in the Central Government under sub-section (2) of section 3D, and the amount determined by the competent authority under section 3G with respect to such land has been deposited under sub-section (1) of section 3H, with the competent authority by the Central Government, the competent authority may by notice in writing direct the owner as well as any other person who may be in possession of such land to surrender or deliver possession thereof to the competent authority or any person duly authorised by it in this behalf within sixty days of the service of the notice. (2) If any person refuses or fails to comply with any direction made under sub-section (1), the competent authority shall apply— (a) in the case of any land situated in any area falling within the metropolitan area, to the Commissioner of Police; (b) in case of any land situated in any area other than the area referred to in clause (a), to the Collector of a District, and such Commissioner or Collector, as the case may be, shall enforce the surrender of the land, to the competent authority or to the person duly authorised by it.

3F. Right to enter into the land where land has vested in the Central Government.—Where

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Section 3F — Right to enter into the land where land has vested in the Central Government

Section 3G — Determination of amount payable as compensation

Section 3H — Deposit and payment of amount

Right to enter into the land where land has vested in the Central Government.—Where the land has vested in the Central Government under section 3D, it shall be lawful for any person authorised by the Central Government in this behalf, to enter and do other act necessary upon the land for carrying out the building, maintenance, management or operation of a national highway or a part thereof, or any other work connected therewith. Determination of amount payable as compensation.—(1) Where any land is acquired under this Act, there shall be paid an amount which shall be determined by an order of the competent authority. (2) Where the right of user or any right in the nature of an easement on, any land is acquired under this Act, there shall be paid an amount to the owner and any other person whose right of enjoyment in that land has been affected in any manner whatsoever by reason of such acquisition an amount calculated at ten per cent, of the amount determined under sub-section (1), for that land. (3) Before proceeding to determine the amount under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), the competent authority shall give a public notice published in two local newspapers, one of which will be in a vernacular language inviting claims from all persons interested in the land to be acquired. (4) Such notice shall state the particulars of the land and shall require all persons interested in such land to appear in person or by an agent or by a legal practitioner referred to in sub-section (2) of section 3C, before the competent authority, at a time and place and to state the nature of their respective interest in such land. (5) If the amount determined by the competent authority under sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) is not acceptable to either of the parties, the amount shall, on an application by either of the parties, be determined by the arbitrator to be appointed by the Central Government-- (6) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (26 of 1996) shall apply to every arbitration under this Act. (7) The competent authority or the arbitrator while determining the amount under sub-section (1) or sub-section (5), as the case may be, shall take into consideration— (a) the market value of the land on the date of publication of the notification under section 3A; (b) the damage, if any, sustained by the person interested at the time of taking possession of the land, by reason of the severing of such land from other land; (c) the damage, if any, sustained by the person interested at the time of taking possession of the land, by reason of the acquisition injuriously affecting his other immovable property in any manner, or his earnings; (d) if, in consequences of the acquisition of the land, the person interested is compelled to change his residence or place of business, the reasonable expenses, if any, incidental to such change. Deposit and payment of amount.—(1) The amount determined under section 3G shall be deposited by the Central Government in such manner asmay be laid down by rules made in this behalf by that Government, with the competent authority before taking possession of the land. (2) As soon as may be after the amount has been deposited under sub-section (1), the competent authority shall on behalf of the Central Government pay the amount to the person or persons entitled thereto. (3) Where several persons claim to be interested in the amount deposited under sub-section (1), the competent authority shall determine the persons who in its opinion are entitled to receive the amount payable to each of them. (4) If any dispute arises as to the apportionment of the amount or any part thereof or to any person to whom the same or any part thereof is payable, the competent authority shall refer the 6

dispute to the decision of the principal civil court of original jurisdiction within the limits of

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Section 3I — Competent authority to have certain powers of civil court

Section 3J — Land Acquisition Act 1 of 1894 not to apply

Section 4 — National highways to vest in the Union

Section 5 — Responsibility for development and maintenance of national highways

Section 6 — Power to issue directions

dispute to the decision of the principal civil court of original jurisdiction within the limits of whose jurisdiction the land is situated. (5) Where the amount determined under section 3G by the arbitrator is in excess of the amount determined by the competent authority, the arbitrator may award interest at nine per cent, per annum on such excess amount from the date of taking possession under section 3D till the date of the actual deposit thereof. (6) Where the amount determined by the arbitrator is in excess of the amount determined by the competent authority, the excess amount together with interest, if any, awarded under sub-section (5) shall be deposited by the Central Government in such manner as may be laid down by rules made in this behalf by that Government, with the competent authority and the provisions of sub- sections (2) to (4) shall apply to such deposit. Competent authority to have certain powers of civil court.—The competent authority shall have, for the purposes of this Act, all the powers of a civil court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:— (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath; (b) requiring the discovery and production of any document; (c) reception of evidence on affidavits; (d) requisitioning any public record from any court or office; (e) issuing commission for examination of witnesses. Land Acquisition Act 1 of 1894 not to apply.—Nothing in the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 shall apply to an acquisition under this Act.] 4. National highways to vest in the Union.—All national highways shall vest in the Union, and for the purposes of this Act “highways” include-- (i) all lands appurtenant thereto, whether demarcated or not; (ii) all bridges, culverts, tunnels, causeways, carriageways and other structures constructed on or across such highways; and (iii) all fences, trees, posts and boundary, furlong and milestones of such highways or any land appurtenant to such highways. Responsibility for development and maintenance of national highways.—It shall be the responsibility of the Central Government to develop and maintain in proper repair all national highways; but the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any function in relation to the development or maintenance of any national highway shall, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, also be exercisable by the Government of the State within which the national highway is situated or by any officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government or to the State Government. Power to issue directions.—The Central Government may give directions to the Government of any State as to the carrying out in the State of any of the provisions of this Act or of any rule, notification or order made thereunder.

7. Fees for services or benefits rendered on national highways.—(1) The Central Government

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Section 7 — Fees for services or benefits rendered on national highways

Section 8A — Power of Central Government to enter into agreements for development and maintenance of national highways

Section 8B — Penalty for mischief by injury to national highway

Section 9 — Power to make rules

Fees for services or benefits rendered on national highways.—(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, levy fees at such rates as may be laid down by rules made 1 in this behalf for services or benefits rendered in relation to the use of ferries, [permanent bridges the cost of construction of each of which is more than rupees twenty-five lakhs and which are opened to traffic on or after the 1st day of April, 1976,] temporary bridges and tunnels on national highways 2 [and the use of sections of national highways]. (2) Such fees when so levied shall be collected in accordance with the rules made under this Act. (3) Any fee leviable immediately before the commencement of this Act for services or benefits rendered in relation to the use of ferries, temporary bridges and tunnels on any highway specified in the Schedule shall continue to be leviable under this Act unless and until it is altered in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1): 3 [Provided that if the Central Government is of opinion that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by like notification, specify any bridge in relation to the use of which fees shall not be leviable under this sub-section.] 8. [Agreements with State Governments or municipalities.] Omitted by the National Highways Laws (Amendment) Act, 1997 (16 of 1997), s. Power of Central Government to enter into agreements for development and maintenance of national highways.—(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Central Government may enter into an agreement with any person in relation to the development and maintenance of the whole or any part of a national highway. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 7, the person referred to in sub-section (1) is entitled to collect and retain fees at such rate, for services or benefits rendered by him as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify having regard to the expenditure involved in building, maintenance, management and operation of the whole or part of such national highway, interest on the capital invested, reasonable return, the volume of traffic and the period of such agreement. (3) A person referred to in sub-section (1) shall have powers to regulate and control the traffic in accordance with the provisions contained in Chapter VIII of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988) on the national highway forming subject-matter of such agreement, for proper management thereof. Penalty for mischief by injury to national highway.––(1) Whoever commits mischief by doing any act which renders or which he knows to be likely to render any national highway in sub- section (1) of section 8A impassable or less safe for travelling or conveying property, shall be liable to penalty which shall not be less than ten lakh rupees, but may extend to one crore rupees. (2) The Highway Administration or officer authorised by such Administration under the Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002 (13 of 2003) shall have the power to impose and recover the penalty under sub-section (1), together with such expenses and additional charges as prescribed in the Control of National Highway (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002, in the same manner as prescribed in section 26 of the said Act.] 9. Power to make rules.—(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely:— 1. The proviso ins. by Act 30 of 1977, s.

(a) the manner in which, and the conditions subject to which, any function in relation to the

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Section 10 — Laying of notifications, rules, etc., before Parliament

(a) the manner in which, and the conditions subject to which, any function in relation to the development or maintenance of a national highway or any part thereof may be exercised by the State Government or any officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government or the State Government; 1 [(aa) the manner in which the amount shall be deposited with the competent authority under sub-sections (1) and (6) of section 3H;] 2 [(b) the rates at which fees for services rendered in relation to the use of ferries, permanent 3 bridges, temporary bridges and tunnels on any national highway [and the use of sections of any national highway] may be levied, and the manner in which such fees shall be collected, under section 7;] (c) the periodical inspection of national highways and the submission of inspection reports to the Central Government; (d) the reports on works carried out on national highways; (e) any other matter for which provision should be made under this Act. 4 [(3) Every rule made under this section shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made, before each House of Parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both Houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.] 10. Laying of notifications, rules, etc., before Parliament.—All notifications or agreements issued or entered into under this Act shall be laid before both Houses of Parliament as soon as may be 5 after they are issued or entered into ***. Certain words omitted by Act 30 of 1977, s.

THE SCHEDULE

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THE SCHEDULE [See section 2] NATIONAL HIGHWAYS Serial No. National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 1 The highway connecting Delhi, Ambala, Jullundur and Amritsar and proceeding to the border between India and Pakistan. 2 1A The highway connecting Jullundur, Madhopur, Jammu, Banihal, Srinagar, Baramula and Uri. 1B The highway starting from its junction at Botole on National Highway No. 1A and connecting Doda with kishtwar to be a national highway.] 2 [2-AA Extension of The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No.

SerialNo. National Description of National Highways

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 [6A 5A The highway starting from its junction near Haridaspur with National Highway No. 6 in Maharashtra and terminating at Surat in Gujarati.] 3 [7AA Extension of The highway starting from its junction near Surat on National Highway No. 4 [8A 7A The highway connecting Palayankottai on National Highway No. 1 [10A Extension of The highway starting from its junction near Kandla on National Highway No. 5 [11A 8C The highway connecting Chiloda on National Highway No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 [12A Extension of The highway starting from its junction nearVijayawada on National Highway No. 2 [13A 11 The highway connecting Agra, Jaipur and Bikaner.] 3 [13B 12 The highway starting from Jabalpur, connecting Bhopal Biaora, Rajgarh, Khilehipur, AkleraJhalawar, Kota, Bundi, Devil, Tonk and terminating at Jaipur on National Highway No. 13 Mangalore on National Highway No. 48 and connecting Tirthahalli, Shimoga and terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 4 near Chitradurga in Karnataka.] *14 Beawar-Sirohi-Radhapur 5 [13D 21 The highway starting from its junction near Chandigarh with National Highway No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 [13G 17A The highway starting from its junction nearCortalim with National Highway No. 4A near Ponda connecting Barim-verna and terminating near Vasco in Goa.] 3 [13H *18 Junction with National Highway No. 7 near Kurnool - Nandyal - Cuddapah Junction with National Highway No. 1 [14A 23 The highway connecting Chas, Ranchi, Rourkela, Talcher and terminating at National Highway No. 5 [16 6 The highway starting from its junction with NH-27 near Jorabat in the State of Assam connecting Shillong, Dhaleshwar, Kanpui, Aizawal, Selling, Lumtui, Khawthlir, Tuisen, Neihdawn and terminating at Champai in the State of Mizoram.] 6 [16-A 25A The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 [20A 11A The highway starting from Mnoharpura on National Highway No. 8 connecting Andhi to terminate at Dausa on National Highway No. 22 30 The highway starting from its junction near Mohania with the highway specified in serial No. 2 [22A 30A The highway starting from its junction near Phatuha on National Highway No. 30 and connecting ChandiHarnaut National Highway No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 26 34 The highway starting from its junction near Dalkhola with the highway specified in serial No. 1 [27A 36 The highway connecting Nowgong, Dabaka, and Dimapur (Manipur Road).] 28 37 The highway starting from its junction near Goalpara with the highway specified in serial No. 23 and connecting Gauhati, Jorabat, Kamargaon, Makum and SaikhoaGhat. *37A Kuarital-Junction with National Highway No. 2 [31A Extension of The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No. 40 near Dawki in Meghalaya.] 32 42 The highway starting from its junction near Sambalpur with the highway specified in serial No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 [34-AA Extension of The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No. 45A Chidambaram and terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 67 near Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu.] 1 [34-AAA 45B The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No. 45 near Trichy and connecting Viralimalai, Tovarankuruchchi, Melur, Madurai (National Highway No. 7), Aruppakottai and terminating at its junction with National Highway No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No 1 [43 53 The highway starting from its junction near Badarpur on National Highway No. 44, in Assam connecting Silchar, Jirighat and terminating near Imphal on National Highway No. 53 connecting Aizawal and terminating at Tuipang in Mizoram.] 4 [44-AA Extension of The highway starting from its junction near Daboka on National Highway No. 54 terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 54 near Silcharin Assam.] 4 [44B 54A The highway starting from its junction at Theriat in Mizoram on National Highway No. 44C 54B The highway starting from its junction at “Venas Saddle” in Mizoram on National Highway No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 [48 52B The highway starting from its junctions on National Highway 52 near Kuljan and terminating at its junction with National Highway 37 in Assam.] 1 [49 62 The highway starting from its junction on National Highway 37 near Damra in Assam and terminating at Bhaghmara in Meghalaya.] 1 [49-A Extension of The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No. 62 near Baghmara and terminating at its junction with National Highway NH No. 51 near Dalu in Meghalaya.] 1 [50 63 The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No. 17 near Ankola-Hospet and terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 7 near Gooty in Andhra Pradesh.] 51 64 The highway starting from its junction on National Highway No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 [57 70 The highway starting from its junction near Jalandhar on National Highway No. 1 in Punjab and connecting Hoshiarpur, Hamirpur, Toni Devi, Ahwa Devi, Dharampur and terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 21 near Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.] 1 [58 71 The highway starting from its junction near Jalandhar on National Highway No. 1 in Punjab and connecting, Moga, Barnala, Sangrur, Narwana, Rohtak, Jhajjar and terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 8 near Bawal in Haryana.] 1 [59 71A The highway starting from its junction near Rohtak on National Highway No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 [65 77 The highway starting from its junction near Hajipur on National Highway No. 19 and connecting Muzaffarpur (National Highway No. 28), Sitamarhi and Sonbarsa in Bihar.] 1 [66 78 The highway starting from its junction near Katni on National Highway No. 7 in Madhya Pradesh connecting, Shahdol, Nagar, Ambikapur- Jashpurnagar and terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 23 near Gumla in Bihar.] 1 [67 79 The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 1 [68H 88 The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No. 22 near Simla and connecting Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Nadaun, Ranital, Kangra and terminating near Bhawan on National Highway No. 20 in Himachal Pradesh.] 1 [68-1 89 The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No. 8 near Ajmer and connecting Nagaur, and terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 11 near Bikaner in Rajasthan.] *90 Baran - Aklera *91 Ghaziabad - Aligarh - Eta - Kannauj - Kanpur *92 Bhongaon - Etawah - Gwaiior *93 Agra - Aligarh - Babrala - Chandausi - Moradabad *94 Rishikesh - Ampata - Tehri - Dharasu - Kuthnaur - Yamnotr *95 Kharar (Chandigarh) - Ludhiana - Jagaron - Ferozepu *96 Faizabad - Sultanpur - Pratapgarh - Allahabad *97 Ghazipur - Zamania - Saiyedraja *98 Patna - Aurangabad - Rajhara *99 Dobhi - Chatra - Chandwa *100 Chatra - Hazaribagh - Bogoda *101 Chhapra - Baniapur - Maharajganj - Barauli *102 Chhapra - Rewaghat - Muzaffarpur *103 Hazipur - Musahrigharar 1 The highway strating form its junction near Chakia on National [104 Highways No.

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National Description of national highways Highway No. 3 [69 150 The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No. 54 near Aizawl in Mizoram and connecting Ipaimukh, Churachandpur, Imphal, Ukhrul, Jessami and terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 39 near Kohima in Nagaland.] *151 Karimganj - Bangladesh Border 3 [69-A Extension of The highway starting from its junction with National Highway No. 60 its junction with National Highway No. 2 near Asansol in West Bengal] 1 [69B 152 The highway starting from its junction near Patacharkuchi on National Highway No.

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National Description of national highways Highway No. 1 [76 206 The highway starting from its junction near Tumkur on National Highway No. 4 and connecting Shimoga and terminating at its junction with National Highway No. 17 near Honnavar in Karnataka.] 1 [77 207 The highway starting from its junction near Hosur on National Highway No. 7 in Tamil Nadu connecting Sarjapur, Devenhalli (on National Highway No. 7), DodaBallapur and terminating at its junction with National Highway No.

National Description of national highways

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National Description of national highways Highway No. *216 Raigarh - Sarangarh - Saraipalli *217 Raipur - Gopalpur *218 Bijapur - Hubli *219 Madnapalli - Kuppam - Krishnagiri *220 Kollam (Quilon) - Teni. 1 [225 563 The highway starting from its junction with NH-63 near Mancheral connecting Karimnangar and terminating at NH-163 near Warangal in the State of Andhra Pradesh. 226 365A The highway starting from its junction with NH-65 near Kodad connecting Khammam and terminating at NH-365 near Mahboobabad in the State of Andhra Pradesh.] 2 [227 334B The highway starting from its junction with new NH-34 near Meerut in the State of Uttar Pradesh connecting Sonipat, Kharkhauda, Sampla, Jhajjar, CharkhiDadri and terminating at its junction with NH-709 near Loharu in the State of Haryana.] 3 [228 150 Extn. The highway starting from its junction with new NH-50 near Gulbarga connecting Chowdapur, Afzalpur in the State of Karnataka, Dudhani, Akkalkote and terminating at its junction with new NH-52 near Sholapur in the State of Maharashtra.] 4 [229 848B The highway starting from its junction with NH-48 near KarembaliPhatak connecting Bamanpunja, Dholar Road in the State of Gujarat, Ambawadi, Patalia Costal Highway in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu and terminating at NH-48 near Udvada in the State of Gujarat. 230 251 The highway starting from its junction with NH-51 near Una in the State of Gujarat connecting Ghoghla in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu and terminating at NH-51 near Kesaria in the State of Gujarat.] 5 [231 248A The highway starting from its junction with NH-48 near Sahpura connecting Alwar, Ramgarh, Haryana/Rajasthan border in the State of Rajasthan, Nuh and terminating at its junction with new NH No. 48 near Gurgaon in the State of Haryana.] 1.

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National Description of national highways Highway No. 1 [232 107A The highway starting from its junction with new NH No. 7 near Chamoli connecting Gopeshwar, Okhimath and terminating at its junction on new NH No. 107 near Baramwari in the State of Uttrakhand. 233 309A The highway starting from its junction with new NH No. 9 near Rameshwar connecting Gangolihat, Berinag, Chaukori, Kanda, Bagheshwar, Takula and terminating at its junction with new NH No.

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National Description of national highways Highway No. 1 [242 154A The highway starting from its junction with NH-154 near Chakki, Dhar in the State of Punjab connecting Banikhet, Chamba and terminating at Bharmour in the State of Himachal Pradesh 243 505 The highway starting from its junction with NH-5 near KhabSangam connecting Chango, Sumdo, Tabo, Attargo, Kaza, Morang, Hanse, Losar, Lachu, ChhotaDhara and terminating at Gramphoo in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The highway starting from its junction with NH-3 near Mubarakpur connecting Amb, Una, Dehlan in the State of Himachal Pradesh, Anandpur Sahib, Kiratpur and terminating at its junction with new NH No. 205 in the State of Punjab.] 2 [245 444 The highway starting from its junction with NH-44 near Srinagar connecting Badgam, Pulwama, Shupiyan, Kulgam and terminating at its junction with new NH No. 44 near Quazigund in the State of Jammu and Kashmir*. 246 144A The highway starting from its junction with NH-44 near Jammu connecting Akhnur, Naoshera, Rajauri and terminating at Punch in the State of Jammu and Kashmir*.] 3 [247 627 The highway starting from its junction with new NH-27 near Nelle (Amsoi Gate) connecting Rajagaon, Doyangmukh, Umrangso, Khobak and terminating at NH-27 near Harangajao in the State of Assam] 4 [248 310A The highway starting from its junction with NH-10 near Tashiview point connecting Phodang and terminating at Mangan in the State of Sikkim 249 710 The highway starting from its junction with NH-10 near Melli connecting Manpur, Namchi and terminating at Damthang in the State of Sikkim 250 510 The highway starting from its junction with NH-10 near Singtham connecting Damthang, Legship and terminating at Geyzing in the State of Sikkim.] 5 [251 427 The highway starting from its junction with NH-27 near Howli connecting Barpeta, Hajo and terminating at its junction with new NH No.

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National Description of National Highways Highway No. 253 117A The highway starting from its junction with NH-17 near Bilasipara connecting Kokrajhar and terminating at its junction with New NH- 27 near Garubhasa in the State of Assam 254 715A The highway starting from its junction with NH-27 near Nakhola connecting Jagiroad, Marigaon, Kaupati, Rowta, Udalguri, Khoirabari and terminating at Indo/Bhutan border in the State of Assam 255 127E The highway starting from its junction with NH-27 near Barama connecting Baska, Subankhata and terminating at Indo/Bhutan border in the State of Assam] 1 [256 326A The highway starting from its junction with new NH No. 326 near Mohana connecting Chandiput, Chheligada, RamagiriUdayagiri, Raygarh, Parlakimidi, Kotabommali and terminating at its junction with NH-16 near Narasannapeta in the State of Odisha.] 2 [257 702 The highway starting from its junction with NH-2 near Chantongia connecting Longling, Lonhching, Mon, Lapa, Tizit in the State of Nagaland, Sonari and terminating at its junction with new NH No. 215 near Sapekhati in the State of Assam. 258 702A The highway starting from its junction with new NH No 2 near Mokokchung connecting Zunheboto, Phek in the State of Nagaland and terminating at Jessam near new NH No. 259 208 The highway starting from its junction with NH-8 near Kumarghat connecting Kailashahar, Khowai and terminating at its junction with new NH-8 near Teliamura in the State of Tripura.

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National Description of national highways Highway No. 1 [264 512 The highway starting from its junction with NH-12 near Gajol connecting Daulatpur, Bansihari, Gangarampur, Harsura, Balurghat and terminating at Hilli in the State of West Bengal near Indo/Bangladesh Border.] 1 [265 754 The highway starting from its junction with new NH-54 near KotKapurthala connecting Khara, Muktsar, Saidoke and terminating at Jalalabad in the State of Punjab.] 2 [266 185 The highway starting from its junction with new NH No. 85 near Adimali connecting Cheruthoni, Painavu and terminating at its junction with new NH No. 183 near Kumily in the State of Kerala. 267 183A The highway starting from its junction with new NH No. 183 near Adur connecting Pathanamthitta, Vadserikkara, Lahai, and terminating at its junction with new NH No.

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National Description of national highways Highway No. 274 166A The highway starting from Vadkhal on NH-66 and terminating at Alibaginthe State of Maharashtra.] 1 [275 130D The highway starting from its junction with NH-30 on Kondagaon and terminating at Narainpur in the State of Chhattisgarh. 276 163A The highway starting from Geedam(Gidam) on NH-63 and terminating at Dantewara in the State of Chhattisgarh. 277 149B The highway starting from its junction with NH-49 near Champa connecting Korba, Chhuri and terminating at its junction with new NH No. 130 near Katghora in the State of Chhattisgarh 278 130C The highway starting from its junction with NH-30 near Abhanpur connecting Rajim, Gariaband, Bardula, Deobhog in the State of Chhattisgarh and terminating at its junction with new NH No. 201 near Baldhimal in the State of Odisha.

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National Description of national highways Highway No. 289 513 The Highway starting from its junction with NH-13 near Passighat connecting Mariyang and terminating at Yingkiong in the State of Arunachal Pradesh. 290 313 The Highway starting from its junction with NH-13 near Meka and terminating near Anini in the State of Arunachal Pradesh. 291 113 The Highway starting from its junction with NH-13 near Hawacamp connecting Hayuliang and terminating near Hawai in the State of Arunachal Pradesh. 292 713A The Highway starting from its junction with NH-13 near Hoj connecting Yupia and terminating at its junction with NH-415 near Pappu (near Nahurlagun) in the State of Arunachal Pradesh.] 1 [293 341 The highway starting from its junction with NH-41 near Bhimasar connecting Anjar, Bhuj, Khavda and terminating at Dharmshala in the State of Gujarat. 294 147A The highway starting from its junction with NH-47 near Limbdi connecting Surendranagar, Dhrangadhra and terminating at Kuda in the State of Gujarat.

STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS

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STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS Under an agreement entered into with the then existing Provinces, the Government of India provisionally accepted entire financial liability, with effect from the 1st April, 1947, for the construction development and maintenance of certain highways in the Provinces which were considered suitable for inclusion in a system of national highways. Upon the creation of the Part B States and the new Part C States under the Constitution, the national highways scheme was extended to those States also. Under entry 23 of the Union List, Parliament has exclusive power of legislation with respect to highways which are declared to be national highways by or under law made by Parliament. It is, therefore, proposed that the highways comprised in the Schedule annexed to this Bill should be declared to be national highways. Such a declaration would help the Central Government in exercising its powers with respect to the development and maintenance of these highways more effectively. The present Bill is designed to achieve the objects set forth above.” NEW DELHI; The 30th July, 1956.