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CONTENTS
PARTI
1. FunctionsandstructureoftheOrganization
2. Organizationalsetup
3. SubjectsallocatedtotheMinistryoffRoadTransport&Highways
PARTII
1.ListofWings/Divisions/Sections
2. Listofsubjectsbeingdealtwithbyvarioussections/desks/unitsofthe
MinistryofRoadTransport&Highways
A.RoadTransportWing
B.HighwaysWing
C.AdministrationWing
D.InternationalCooperationWing
E.Toll&CoordinationWing
F.LandAcquisitionWing
G.ParliamentWing
H.FinanceWing
I.RoadsWing
J.TransportResearchWing
ANNEXURES
IOrganizationalChartoftheMinistryofRoadTransport&Highways
IIDistributionofwork&DelegationofpowersbetweenMinister&Minister
ofState
(OMNo.I12018/2/2009O&Mdt.7.11.2012,OMNo.I12018/2/2009O&Mdt.
16.11.12, OM No. I12018/2/2009O&M dated 5.12.2012 & I12018/2/2009
O&Mdated21.2.2013).
IIIDistributionofworkbetweenbetweenAdditionalDirectorsGeneralI,II&
III(OMNo.A32013/3/2011E.IIdt.11.1.2013)
IV.Orderspertainingtodelegationofadministrative&
FinancialpowerswithintheMinistry.
(OrderNo.26011/3/2001O&Mdt.24.6.2004,
OrderNo.A26011/3/2001O&Mdated7.3.2006,
OrderNo.No.I26011/3/2001O&Mdated29.8.2006
OrderNo.A36013/1/2004E.Idt.14.12.11
OMNo.NH12037/53/2010PICdt.22.6.2010)
VStatusofNationalHighwaysDevelopmentProjects
(ataglance)
VI DoP&Ts OM No. 43011/153/2010Estt(Reservation) dated 4.1.2013 on
Nomination of Liaison Officer and setting up of Special Reservation Cell for
enforcementofordersofreservations.
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PARTI
1.FUNCTIONSANDSTRUCTUREOFTHEORGANISATION
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways , an apex organisation under the Central
Government,isentrustedwiththetaskofformulatingandadministeringinconsultationwithother
Central Ministries/Departments, State Governments/UT Administrations, organizations and
individuals, polices for Road Transport, National Highways and Transport Research with a view to
increasingthemobilityandefficiencyoftheroadtransportsysteminthecountry.
2.
ORGNISATIONALSETUP
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is headed by Honble Minister (RT&H). He is
assisted by two Honble Ministers of State, Secretary (RT&H) and other senior officers namely
Director General (Roads Development) & Special Secretary, Joint Secretaries and Adviser
(Transport Research) and other officers of the level of Directors/Deputy Secretaries, Under
SecretariesandotherSecretariat/TechnicalOfficers.
Secretary (RT&H) is also assisted by an Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser (AS&FA) in
formulatingandprocessingallpoliciesandotherproposalshavingfinancialimplications.
TheMinistryhasfivemainWings:TransportWing,HighwaysWing,Toll&CoordinationWing,
LandAcquisitionWing,RoadsWingeachentrustedwiththespecificfunctionsandresponsibilities.
TherearealsosupportwingsvizAdministrationWing,InternationalCooperationWing,Parliament
Wing,FinanceWing&TransportResearchWing.TheWingsarenormallyheadedbyofficersofthe
levelofJointSecretaries&equivalent.Director/DeputySecretariesandequivalentlevelsfunctions
asDivisionalheads.TheDivisionsaredividedintoSections/GroupofSections.
In theRoadswing,apartfromthe DG(RD)&SS,there arethreeAdditionalDirectors General

(ADGs) and technical officers of the level of Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers and other
Engineering/Technical staff. The work of Roads Wing has been divided into seventeen
zones(includingW&A),eachheadedbyaChiefEngineer.Thereareprojectzones(presently7)each
headed by Chief Engineer generally for two or three states, which look after the work of
developmentandmaintenanceofNationalHighwaysandothercentrallysponsoredroadworks.In
addition,thereareZonescoveringWorksinNERegion(SARDPNE),Planning,Monitoring,Standard
Research & Technology(Bridges & Bridge Design) Standard Research & Technology(Roads),
Externally Aided Projects(including World Bank aided projects), Road Projects in Left Wing
Extremism Affected Areas, National Highway Development Project(Phase IV), Mechanical , Works
and Accounts matters each headed by a Chief Engineer. Section level units render secretarial
assistanceintheZones.
FinanceWingheadedbyAS&FA,OfficeofthePrincipalChiefControllerofAccounts,Transport
Research Wing, National informatics Centre, Library, Record Room, Canteen, Recreation Club,
ConferenceRoomsarecommontotheMinistryofRoadTransportandMinistryofShipping.
AconventionalsectionissupervisedbyaSectionOfficerwhoisassistedbytwoorthreedealing
handsmainlyAssistants,andalsoUDC/LDCs.Thenormalchannelofsubmissioninaconvention
sectionis
SO US DS/DIR JS/ASSecretary/Minister
SectionOfficerrenderssupportinallWings(exceptTRW).However,intheRoadsWingand
otherTechnicalWingstheEngineers,TechnicalOfficersformpartofthechannelofsubmissionand
hierarchy. Wings like TRW are totally manned by Technical Officers from Economic & Statistical
streams.

3.
SUBJECTALLOCATEDTOTHEMINISTRYOFROADTRANSPORT&HIGHWAYS***
I.
THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WHICH FALL WITHIN LIST 1 OF THE SEVENTH
SCHEDULETOTHECONSTITUTIONOFINDIA:
1.Compulsoryinsuranceofmotorvehicles.
2.AdministrationoftheRoadTransportCorporationsAct,1950(64of1950).
3.Highwaysdeclaredbyorunderlaw madebyParliamenttobeNational
Highways.
4. Issuance of notifications under clause (a) of section 3 and sections 3A,3D, 7 and
section 8A of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) without being
scrutinisedandvettedbytheLegislativeDepartment.
INRESPECTOFTHEUNIONTERRITORIES:
5.RoadsotherthanNationalHighways.
6.AdministrationoftheMotorVehiclesAct,1988(59of1988)andtaxation
ofmotorvehicles.
7.Vehiclesotherthanmechanicallypropelledvehicles.
III.OTHERSUBJECTSWHICHHAVENOTBEENINCLUDEDUNDERTHEPREVIOUSPARTS:
8.CentralRoadFund.
9.CoordinationandResearchpertainingtoRoadWorks.
10.RoadworksfinancedinwholeorinpartbytheCentralGovernment.
11.Motorvehicleslegislation.
12.PromotionofTransportCooperativesinthefieldofmotortransportand
inlandwatertransport.
13.Formulationoftheprivatisationpolicyintheinfrastructureareasofroads.
IV.AUTONOMOUSBODIES:
14.NationalHighwaysAuthorityofIndia.
V.SOCIETIES/ASSOCIATIONS:
15.NationalInstituteofTrainingforHighwayEngineers
VIIACTS:
1. TheRoadTransportCorporationsAct,1950(64of1950)
2. TheNationalHighwaysAct,1956(48of1956)
3. TheMotorVehiclesAct,1988(59of1988)
4. TheNationalHighwaysAuthorityofIndiaAct,1988(68of1988)
Inaddition,theMinistryalsoadministersthefollowingthreeActswhichdonotfigurein
AOBRules:
TheCarriageByRoadAct,2007
TheCentralRoadFundAct,2000
TheControlofNationalHighways(Land&Traffic)Act,2002
II.
***ThesubjectsgivenareasperthetheAllocationofBusinessRules,1961,asinforceon
date. The Rules are currently under review by Cabinet Secretariat for modifications
/amendments.
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PARTII1Wings/Divisions/Sections
NameoftheWing
(1)
A.RoadTransport
Wing
NameoftheDivision
(2)
MVLDivision
RoadSafety
Division
TransportDivision.
B.HighwaysWing
C.Administration
Wing
HighwaysDivision
PublicPrivate
Partnership
Division
ITDivision
Establishment
Division
General
Administration
Division
D.International
CooperationWing
E.Toll&
CoordinationWing
VigilanceDivision
International
Cooperation
Division
TollDivision
Coordination
Division
AuditParas
Division
NameoftheSection
(3)
1. MVLSection
1. RoadSafetySection
1. TransportSection
1. Highways&P&PSection
1. PPPSection
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
O&MSection(inrespectofITmatters)
EISection
EI(B)Section
EIISection
EII(B)Section(Allmattersotherthanthose
indicatedagainstAuditParasDivision).
5. SpecialReservationCell
1. GeneralSection
2. WelfareSection(includingCanteen)
3. LibrarySection
4. CRSection.
5. CashSection
6. RTISection
7. O&MSection(includingGrievances,IT&
RecordRoom)
8. HindiSection.
VigilanceSection
1. InternationalCooperationSection
1. TollSection
1. CoordinationSection.
1. Budget Section(in respect of monitoring &

follow up of Inspection Paras/Reports/Draft
AuditParas/PACParas/COPUmatters).
2. E I(B) Section( In respect of internal audit
matters pertaining to Office of Principal CCA,
MORT&H).

(1)
(2)
F.LandAcquisition
Wing
LandAcquisition
Division
G.Parliament
Wing
Parliament
Division
H.FinanceWing
BudgetDivision
FinanceDivision
(3)
1. P&M Section( in respect of subjects Land
Acquisition, Environment/ Forest /Wild Life
Clearances , National Highways Act, National
Highways Tribunals, Monitoring & Review of
NationalHighwayProjects)
1. Parliament
Section(All
Parliamentary
Coordination matters and Monitoring &
ReviewofVIPReferences).
1. BudgetSection(Allmattersindicatedagainst
thisSectionotherthanthoseindicatedagainst
thisSectioninrespectofAdministrationWing
AuditParas)
2. TFIISection
1. P1Section
I. RoadsWing** **
2. P2Section
Zones
3. P3Section
P1,P2,P3,P4,
P5,P6,P7,
4. P4Section
Project(NER)
5. P5Section
Zone,
6. P6Section
EAPZone,
7. P7Section
LWEAffected
8. ProjectNERSection
AreasZone,
9. EAP(PIC,WorldBankProjects)
NHDPPhaseIV
10. LWEaffectedareas
Zone,
11. NHDPPhaseIV.
PlanningZone,
12. Planning&MonitoringSection(Allmatters
MonitoringZone,
indicatedagainstthisSectionotherthanthose
SR&T(Roads)
indicatedagainstthisSectioninrespectof
SR&T(Bridges)
LandAcquisitionWing).
MechanicalZone,
13. SR&T(Roads)
Works&
14. SR&T(Bridges)
Accounts.
15. Mechanical
16. Works&AccountsSection.
J.Transport
TransportResearch
TransportResearchUnit.(fullymannedby
ResearchWing
Division
TechnicalofficersfromISS/IESstream.
**RoadsWingisdividedintodifferentZonesheadedbyCEsreportingtoADGs/DG(RD&SS)CEsare
assisted by Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers/Assistant Executive Engineers
/TechnicalOfficersSecretarialAssistanceisgivenbytheSectionsattachedtotheZonesasindicated
inCol3.
PARTII
2. LIST OF SUBJECTS BEING DEALT WITH BY VARIOUS SECTIONS/DESKS/UNITS OF MINISTRY OF

ROADTRANSPORT&HIGHWAYSUNDERTHERESPECTIVEWINGS
AROADTRANSPORTWING
MAJORONGOINGACTIVITIESINROADTRANSPORTWING
1.0 Road Transport is considered to be one of the most cost effective and preferred mode of
transport,bothforfreightandpassengers,keepinginviewitslevelofpenetrationintopopulated
areas. Thus, it is vital for economic development and social integration of the country. Road
Transport has emerged as the dominant segment in Indias transportation sector with a share of
4.5%inIndiasGDPin200506.Theroadtransportsectoraccountsforabout87%ofpassenger
traffic and 60% of freight traffic movement in the country. Easy availability, adaptability to
individualneedsandthecostsavingsaresomeofthefactorswhichgoinfavourofroadtransport.
Roadtransportalsoactsasafeederservicetorailway,shippingandairtraffic.
1.1 Road Transport Wing of the Ministry is concerned with the formulation of broad policies
relatingtoregulationofroadtransportinthecountry,besidesmakingarrangementsformovement
of vehicular traffic with the neighbouring countries. Improving the road safety scenario in the
countryisoneofthemostimportantandchallengingactivitiesoftheRoadTransportWing.
2.0 This Ministry formulates policies for road safety so as to minimise road accidents. The
importantschemesformulatedandmanagedbytheRoadSafetyDivision/Sectionincludepublicity
programmes, National Highways Accident Relief Service Scheme (NHARSS), refresher training to
heavy vehicledrivers inunorganized sector, providing roadsafety equipments to States/UTs etc.
TheMinistryformedfiveseparateworkinggroupsonfourEsofRoadSafetyviz.(i)Education(ii)
Enforcement(iii)Engineering(roadsaswellasvehicles)and(iv)emergencycaretodeliberatein
detail and submit their recommendations on short term and long term measures for immediate
implementationsoastocurbroadaccidentsinthecountry.
3.0 Acts/RulesbeingadministeredinRTWing
The following Acts / Rules, which embody the policy relating to motor vehicles and State Road
Transport Corporations (SRTCs), are being administered by the Road Transport Wing of the
Ministry:
MotorVehiclesAct,1988
CentralMotorVehiclesRules,1989
RoadTransportCorporationsAct,1950
CarriagebyRoadAct,2007(enactedtorepealCarriersAct,1865)effectivefrom01.03.2011
CarriagebyRoadRules,2011notifiedon28.02.2011andeffectivefrom01.03.2011

4.0 SchemesinRoadTransportSector
Besides formulating policies for the road transport sector, the Wing is also responsible for
administering certain Central Sector Schemes to improve Road Safety scenario in the country,
DevelopmentofNationalDatabasenetwork,strengtheningpublictransportsystem,settingupof
inspection & Maintenance Centres, Model driving training schools etc.. These schemes relate to
HumanResourcesDevelopmentinvolvingtrainingprogrammesfortheStateTransportDepartment
personnel, refresher training to drivers of heavy commercial vehicles in the unorganized sector,
publicity measures and awareness campaigns on road safety, providing road safety and pollution
testing equipments to the States / Union Territories, National Highway Accident Relief Service
Scheme, National Database / Computerisation in road transport sector, Strengthening of public
transportsystem,SettingupofInspection&CertificationCentres,modelDrivingTrainingSchools,
cashlesstreatmentofroadaccidentvictims,settingupoftransporthubs,CreationofNationalRoad
SafetyandTrafficManagementBoard.
4.1 SettingupofModelDrivingTrainingSchool:
Thirteen model Driver Training Schools were set up in the country in the Tenth Five Year Plan.
During the 11th Five Year Plan, it was proposed to set up ten Institutes of Driving & Research
(IDTRs).SanctionwereaccordedbytheMinistryforsettingupIDTRinHimachalPradesh,Madhya
Pradesh,Rajasthan,Maharashtra,Gujarat,Haryana,TamilNadu,BiharandTripura.
4.2
NationalHighwayAccidentReliefServiceScheme(NHARSS)
The scheme entails providing cranes and ambulances to States/ UTs/NGOs for relief and rescue
measures in the aftermath of accidents by way of evacuating road accident victims to nearest
medical aid centre and for clearing the accident site. So far, 347 ten ton cranes and 106
small/mediumsizecraneshavebeenprovidedunderthescheme.
4.2.1579ambulanceshavebeensanctionedtoStates/UTs/NGOsunderthescheme.140advanced
lifesupportambulancesto140identifiedhospitalsaretobeprovidedundertheMinistryofHealth
andFamilyWelfaresSchemeestablishmentofanintegratednetworkofTraumaCentresalongthe
GoldenQuadrilateral,NorthSouthandEastWestCorridorsoftheNationalHighwaysbyupgrading
the trauma care facilities in 140 identified State Government hospitals. 509 ambulances have
alreadybeenprovidedtoStates/UTs/NGOsunderthescheme.
4.3 HighSecurityRegistrationPlates(HSRP)
TheschemerelatingtofitmentofHSRPinallcategoriesofmotorvehicleswasintroducedin2001.
ThematterrelatingtoHSRPhasbeenunderconsiderationofHonbleSupremeCourtandvarious
HighCourts.TheSupremeCourtgavefreshdirectionsforimplementationofHSRPinatimebound
manner. The scheme is now being implemented by the States /UTs in the light of directions of
HonbleSupremeCourt.
4.3.1ThisMinistrydecidedtoconsidertheinstallationofRFIDtechnologyasaseparatefeature.
This Ministry published a Resolution No.H25011/4/2011P&P(Toll) Vol.II dated September. 28,
2011 notifying thestandards and specifications forunited Electronic Toll collectionsystemacross
thecountryforalltollplazasonnationalHighways.
4.3.2Separately,MORTHisprocessingaproposalforfitmentofRFIDtagincertaincategoriesof
vehiclesatOEMstagebymandatingitunderCentralMotorVehiclesRule1989.Adraftnotification
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proposingfitmentofRFIDtagsoncertaincategoriesofvehicleshasbeenissuedbythisMinistry
therebyinvitingobjections/suggestionsfromthePublic.Objections/suggestionsreceivedthereon
buy this Ministry are being duly considered. From time to time, the Apex Court itself kept on
reviewingtheprogressofimplementationandsettingthetargetdatesfortheStatesinthisregard.
4.4 NewNationalPermitSystemforgoodsvehicles
In order to facilitate long distance interState movement of goods vehicles, this Ministry has
introduced a new national permit system w.e.f. 8th May 2010. As per the new arrangement
national permit can be granted by the home State on payment of Rs.1000/ as home State
authorisationfeeandRs.16,500/perannumpertrucktowardsconsolidatedfeeauthorizingthe
permit holder to operate throughout the country. As per the new arrangement, the National
Permit fee is being collected by the Central Government through State Bank of India and being
distributed among States/UTs through RBI. Government has also taken necessary steps to
implement the new national permit system electronically through a web portal developed by
National Informatics Centre (NIC) w.e.f. 15.9.2010. The new national permit system has been
developedafterdetailedconsultationwiththeStates.
4.4.1 The new system has been welcomed both by the States and the transporters at large and
viewed as a significant step forward in the direction of ensuring seamless movement of vehicles
acrossthecountry
4.5 StrengtheningofPublicTransportSystem
4.5.1 ThisMinistryhasdevelopedaschemetoprovidefinancialassistancetotheStates/UTsfor
implementation of IT projects such as introduction of GPS/GSM based vehicle tracking system,
computerized reservation system, electronic ticket vending machines etc. The scheme has been
madeeffectivefrom15.3.2010.
4.5.2Underthescheme,Ministryisprovidingonetimecentralassistancetotheextentof50%of
the project cost for IT related projects such as introduction of GPS/GSM based vehicle tracking
system,computerizedreservationsystem,electronicticketvendingmachinesetc.toStates/State
RoadTransportUndertakings(SRTUs)forstrengtheningtheirpublictransportsystem.Thescheme
has been made effective from 15.3.2010. This scheme was made effective from 15.03.2010 and
implementedduringtheyear201011and201112.
4.5.3Aspertheabovescheme,onetimecentralassistancetoStates/UTsforbringinglatestIT
relatedfeaturesintheirroadtransportservicescoveringrural/mofussilareaswasprocessedand
central assistance amounting to Rs. 71.405 crore to 14 States covering 16 SRTCs / Organization
weresanctionedduring201011and201112.
5.0IntroductionofInformationTechnologyinRoadTransportSector
5.1.1 VAHAN & SARATHI: In order to introduce Information Technology in the Road Transport
Sector and to ensure uniformity and interoperability throughout the country, the Ministry had
madeprovisionsintheCentralMotorVehiclesRules,1989forissuanceofSmartCardbasedDriving
Licence and Registration Certificates. The Ministry developed standardized software (VAHAN for
Registration Certificates and SARATHI for Driving Licences) in consultation with NIC and made it
availabletoalltheStatesfreeofcost.
5.1.2 The VAHAN and SARTHI covers both backend automation of R.T.Os and frontend
computerisation to enable issuance of documents, such as Driving Licence and Registration
Certificates in a Smart Card mode. Out of 993 RTOs, 992 RTOs have been computerized.
Customization of standard software as per requirements of the State is complete for all 35
States/UTsandthesoftwareisrunningatleastatpilotsiteineachState/UT.100%connectivityhas
been achieved in 32 States/UTs and 966 RTOs are connected. Vehicles on the Vahan register
crossedthe100millionmarkonthe5thNovember,2012.
5.2CreationofNationalandStateRegistersofDrivingLicencesandRegistrationCertificates:
5.2.1RoadTransportWinginassociationwithNICistakingupaprojectforcreationofStateand
National Register of Driving Licence and Registration Certificates as one of the Mission Mode
ProjectundertheNationaleGovernanceProgramme.ThetotalprojectcostisRs.148crores.The
projectaimsatcomputerizationofRTOs/STAsandsubsequentlinkingthemtotheNational/State
Register(s)ofDrivingLicencesandRegistrationCertificates.Theprojectisatanadvancedstageof
execution. Out of 997 RTOs, 996 RTOs have been computerized. Customization of standard
software as per requirements of the State is complete for all 35 States/UTs and the software is
running at least at pilot site in each State/UT. 100% connectivity has been achieved in 32
States/UTs and 966 RTOs are connected. Vehicles on the Vahan register crossed the 100 million
markonthe5thNovember,2012.
5.2.2OncetheNationalandStateRegistersareinplace,datawouldbeavailableonportalwith
secured access. This would enable the authorities to provide a number of online services to the
public as well as to verify the genuineness of Driving Licences, payment of taxes etc. Other
stakeholders such as law enforcement agencies, NCRB (National Crime Record Bureau), SCRB
(State Crime Record Bureau), Insurance companies, etc. would also be benefited from such
electronic database. The Ministry launched National Register and State Registers of Driving
LicencesandRegistrationCertificatesofmotorvehicleson20.7.2011.
5.3 SettingupModelInspectionandCertificationCentresforVehicles
5.3.1Section59ofCentralMotorVehiclesAct,1988empowerstheCentralGovernmenttofixthe
ageofvehicles.ThelifeoftransportvehiclesandtouristvehiclehasbeenfixedbyCMVRs.Thelife
ofpersonalvehicleshasnotbeenfixed.Policydecisioninthisregardhastobetakenkeepingin
viewofthesocioeconomicconditionsofourcountry.Generally,thevehicleshouldbeallowedto
plyonroadaslongasitmeetssafetyandemissionnorms.Thesafetyandemissionrequirements
canbeachievedifthevehiclesgothroughafitnesstestafterregularintervals.
5.3.2Inordertohaveaneffectivesystem,forinspectionandcertificationofmotorvehiclesfrom
safety and emission angles, the Ministry intended to put in place a suitably designed system
throughoutthecountryforrigorousinspectionofmotorvehiclesandtoremovethedefectsbefore
theyareallowedtoplyonroad.
5.3.3Accordingly,amodelofautomatedInspection&Certification(I&C)Centrewasdesignedand
aschemeforsettingupofonesuchCentrein10StatesoneeachintheStatesofAndhraPradesh,
Karnataka,Gujarat,Maharashtra,Rajasthan,HimachalPradesh,MadhyaPradesh,U.P.andDelhion
a pilot basis. These centres will serve as technical centres for testing the roadworthiness of
transport vehicles after evaluation of various identified parameters in a scientific manner.
Proposals in respect of Government of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat,
Rajasthan,Haryana,HimachalPradesh,DelhiandMadhyaPradeshhasbeenapproved.Theseare
under various stages of implementation. The Government of Uttar Pradesh is in the process of
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identifying a suitable piece of land. In the 12th Plan, the Ministry intends to set up one such
automatedcentreinalltheStates/UTswhocouldreplicatethemodelcentresinotherpartsofthe
States/UTs.
5.4 CashlessTreatmentforRoadAccidentVictim
TheMinistryenvisagedlaunchingapilotprojectforensuringthecashlesstreatmentofvictimsof
road accidents on the highways. The system will ensure the speedy transportation of accident
victims to hospitals and also ensure that they are not denied treatment for the want of paying
capacity.
5.5.SettingupofTransportHub
The Government is setting up a transport hub at Railmagra, Rajasthan on a pilot basis so as to

create an area dedicated to the development of various commercial activities related to the
transportsector.TheTransportHubwillcaterallrequirementsoftheroadtransportsectoratone
place e.g. servicing and repair of vehicles; issue/renewal of driving licenses; payment of taxes;
renewalofpermits;waysideamenitiesfordrivers;eyesightexaminationofdrivers;inspectionand
refresher training of drivers; facilities for purchase, registration and insurance of vehicles;
inspection and certification of vehicles; booking, loading and unloading of freight. Based on
experience from this plot, the facility is to be replicated throughout the country with a view to
facilitatetransportationactivitieswhicharethebackboneoftheeconomy.
6.0 EmissionNormsforMotorvehicles
The emission norms for various categories of motor vehicles are progressively tightened by this
Ministry.BharatStageIVemissionnormshavebeenmadeeffectivefrom01.04.2010inrespectof
4wheeledvehiclesin11megacities,namely,NationalCapitalRegion,Mumbai,Kolkata,Chennai,
Hyderabad/Secunderabad,Ahmedabad,Kanpur,Pune,Agra,Bangalore,Suratandw.e.f.01.06.2010
in Lucknow and Sholapur. Bharat StageIII emission norms have been made effective from
01.10.2010inrestofthecountry.Theemissionnormsformotorvehiclesaredecidedonthebasis
oftherecommendationsoftheStandingCommitteeonEmissionandguidedbythefuelpolicyof
MinistryofPetroleumandNaturalGas.
7.0 BusBodyCode
7.1 As per the present practice, a number of OE (Original Equipment) vehicle manufacturers sell
their products in the form of drive away chassis also on which body design/building is done by
body builders/fabricators (road side garages) who mostly lack resources and technical knowhow
for design and quality. There is no uniformity in body building and there are no norms regarding
minimumacceptablelevelofpassengersafetyandcomfort.Theresultisthatinourcountry,buses
may have cramped designs and passengers may suffer extreme heat, vibration, noise and poor
protectionintheeventofaccidents.Combustiblematerialslikewoodarealsousedonalargescale.
ThecodeofpracticeforBusBodyDesignandApprovalswasnotifiedon16092005toremedythis
situation.ThedateofimplementationofBusBodycodeistobenotifiedunderCMVRs.
7.2 To facilitate implementation of Bus Body Code , revised procedure for Accreditation of Bus
Bodybuildershasbeennotifiedandthatwouldcomeintoforcew.e.f.1.4.2013.
8.0 Council/Committees/BoardunderRoadTransportSector
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8.1 TransportDevelopmentCouncil(TDC)
8.1.1 The Transport Development Council (TDC) is the apex body in the country to advise the
Governmentonissuesconcerningroadtransportsectorfortakingpolicydecisions.TDCprovidesa
platformfordeliberationofcomplexissuessuchasinterstateoperationofmotorvehicles,taxation
onmotorvehiclesetc.totakeadecisiononmutualconsensus.TDCcomprisesoftheMinisterin
chargeofTransportofallStates/UTs,Lt.Governors/ChiefCommissionersofUTs,UnionMinisters
forCommerce,Industry,RailwaysandMember(Transport),PlanningCommission.HonbleMinister
(RT&H)istheChairmanoftheCouncilandSecretary(RT&H)beingtheSecretarytotheCouncil.As
pertheconvention,TDCistomeet,atleast,onceinayear.
8.1.2ThelastmeetingofTDC(34th)washeldinFebruary,2012atNewDelhi.Variousimportant
issuesincludingrationalizationofmotorvehicletaxesandenhancementofnationalpermitannual
feewerediscussedinthatmeeting.Therewasaninprincipleconsensusonbringingoffloorrate
of motor vehicle taxes in respect of two wheelers and cars/LMVs at 6% life time tax using sale
priceasthebaseratewithmajorityoftheStateswhichparticipatedinthediscussions.
8.1.3Asperthedecisionstakeninthe34thTDCmeeting,anEmpoweredGroupofStateTransport
Ministershasbeenconstitutedtorecommendforrationalizationofmotorvehicletaxesacrossthe
country.AcommitteeconsistingofofficersfromTransportDepartmentofvariousStates/UTshas
also been constituted to assist the EGoM. The Committee has held various meetings with
States/UTsinordertoformaconsensusontheissueofrationalizationofmotorvehicletaxes.
8.2NationalRoadSafetyCouncil(NRSC)
8.2.1TheMotorVehiclesAct,1988providesforsettingupofNationalRoadSafetyCouncil(NRSC).
NRSC deliberates on important issues concerning road safety to frame comprehensive policy and
subsequent administration by the States / UTs and all concerned stake holders to improve road
safety scenario in the country. The Central Government has constituted the NRSC under the
Chairmanship of Honble Minister of Road Transport and Highways. Honble MoS (RT&H) is the
ViceChairmanoftheCouncil.TheNRSCcomprisesofbothofficial andnonofficialmembers.The
officialmembersarepermanentmembersoftheCouncil.MinistersinchargeofRoadTransportof
States/UTs, DG Police of all States and representatives from the Ministries/Departments such as
Home Affairs, Human Resource Development, Railways, Industry, Petroleum & Natural Gas,
Environment & Forests, Health & Family Welfare Planning Commission, Secretary (RT&H) and
Chairman,NHAIetc.areofficialmembers.Thereare25nonofficialmembers.Thecompositionof
nonofficialmembersisrevisedbiannually.
8.2.2. As per the deliberations in the 12th meeting of the National Road Safety Council, held on
25thMarch2011theMinistryformedfiveseparateworkinggroupsonfourEsofRoadSafetyviz.
(i)Education(ii)Enforcement(iii)Engineering(roadsaswellasvehicles)and(iv)emergencycare
todeliberateindetailandsubmittheirrecommendationsonshorttermandlongtermmeasures
forimmediateimplementationsoastocurbroadaccidentinthecountry.NRSCinits13thmeeting
heldon29thFebruary2012,deliberatedontherecommendationsofallthefiveworkinggroups.A
synthesis report containing all the major recommendations of five Working Groups has been
uploadedontheMinistryswebsiteforactionbyvariousstakeholders.
8.2.3Section215oftheMotorVehiclesActalsoprovidessettingupofStateRoadSafetyCouncils
and District Road Safety Committees. The Ministry has requested all State Governments/UTs on
18.02.2010 for setting up of State Road Safety Council and District Road Safety Committees and
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holdregularmeetingsinthisregard.MostoftheactionforRoadSafetyliesattheStatelevelwhere
enforcement, traffic engineering, rescue and relief measures have to be directed purposefully
towardsachievingtargetedroadsafetygoals.
8.2.4 The meeting of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) was held at New Delhi on
29.2.2012.
8.3 CreationofNationalRoadSafetyandTrafficManagementBoard
8.3.1Inordertohaveadedicatedbodyonroadsafetyandtrafficmanagement,thisMinistryhad
introduced a Bill in the Parliament on 04.05.2010 to set up the National Road Safety and Traffic
ManagementBoard.AspertheBill,theBoardwasproposedtobeentrustedwiththeresponsibility
of recommending standards for design, construction and maintenance of highways, safety
standardsformotorvehicles,issueguidelinesforvariousaspectsconcerningroadsafety,promote
capacity building in road safety, streamline data collection and analysis system etc. The Bill also
sought to create a National Road Safety and Traffic Management Fund for providing an
independentsourcefortheBoardtocarryoutitsroadsafetyactivities.
8.3.2 The Bill was referred to Parliamentary Standing Committee. The Committee submitted its
recommendations on 21.7.2010. The Government examined the recommendations of the
Committee and initiated necessary process to incorporate certain amendments in the bill in line
withtherecommendationsoftheCommitteeforconsiderationoftheParliament.
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MVLDIVISION
MVLSECTION
1. MotorVehiclesAct,1988amendments,examinationandclarification.
2. Relaxationtooverdimensional/overweightvehicles.
3. IssuesrelatingtoSmartCard/DrivingLicenceandclarificationetc.andamendments,ifany.
4. MiscellaneousqueriesrelatingtoCMVRsandamendmentsthereto.
5. Allinsurancerelatedmatters.
6. HighSecurityRegistrationPlates.
7. SpeedGovernors.
8. Usedofredlightbyhighdignitaries.
9. Seatbelt.
10. AutoPolicy.
11. CodeofPracticeforbusbodydesign.
12. Transportationofdangerousandhazardousgoods.
13. ConstructionEquipmentVehicles.
14. Allmattersrelatingtovehicularpollutionandvehicularemission.
15. AutoFuelPolicy.
16. Tireissues,AISissues.
17. EmissionNormsforCNG,LPGandrelatedissues.
18. Interpretationonaboveissues.
19. AmendmentsintheCMVRontheaboveissues.
20. RTImattersrelatingtoaboveissues.
21. CourtCases.
22. Allreportandreturns.
23. Cessfund.
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24. TariffAdvisoryCommittee.
25. ToconductmeetingoncentralMotorVehiclesRulesTechnicalStandingCommittee(CMVR
TCS)andStandingCommitteeonEmission(SCOE)andfollowupaction.
26. WP29.
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ROADSAFETYDIVISION
ROADSAFETYCELL
1. PublicitymeasuresandpublicawarenessandRoadSafetyEducation.
2. NationalRoadSafetyCouncil.
3. NationalHighwaysPatrollingScheme/NationalHighwaysaccidentReliefServiceScheme.
4. SupplyofinformationtothevariousagenciesregardingRoadSafety.
5. Collection of road accident data from State Govts/UT, Administrations, Metropolitan

Cities,SRTUs,DTCauthorities.
6. RoadSafetyWeek/RoadSafetyyearOrganizationof.
7. GrantinaidtoStateGovts.andVoluntaryOrganizationsforschemesrelatingtoRoad
Safety.
8. SchemeforstrengtheningDrivers/InstructorsProcurementandtrainingInstitutes.
9. RoadSafetyEquipmentsProcurementandallotmenttovariousstateGovts/agenciesin
fieldforRoadSafety.
10.TrainingofDriversinUnOrganizedSector.
11.AwardofTransportMinistersTrophyforlowestaccidentrate.
12.NationalAwardonroadsafetyforoutstandingworkinthefieldofRoadSafety.
13.OrganizationofAllIndiaEssayCompetitionsonRoadSafety&VehicularPollution,etc.
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TRANSPORTDIVISION
TRANSPORTSECTION
1. BudgetandAnnualPlanFiveYearPlanofRoadTransportWing.
2. TransportDevelopmentCouncilMeetingandfollowupaction.
3. StudiesonRoadTransportSector.
4. MattersrelatingtoStateRoadTransportCorporations.
5. RoadtransportCorporationAct,1950andCarriersAct,1965,CarriagebyRoadAct,2007.
6. Courtcasesrelatingtoabovesubjects.
7. ResiduarymattersrelatingtoSolatiumFundScheme.
8. Problemoftransportoperators.
9. TrainingprogrammesforStateTransportDepartmentPersonnel.
10. MattersrelatedtoCIRT,Pune/ASRTUs.
11.ResiduarymattersrelatingtoDTC.
12. CoordinationworkwithintheRoadTransportWing.
13. Training and HRD activities In the Road Transport Sector .(If the Training Programme
involves participation by any officer of the Ministry, its attached/subordinate
offices/PSUs /Autonomous Bodies/Associate Offices, then the processing will be done
anddecisionsonnominationswillbetakenbytheAdministrationWingafterconsultation
withtheRTDivision).
14.TransportServicesrunbyStateGovts/UnionTerritories/STUsandCompanies.
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BHIGHWAYSWING
a) AllNHDPProjects(excludingNHDPIVA)relatingtoPPPAC,CCI/CCEA,andCabinet.
b) AllNHAIrelatedissueshandledintheMinistryincludingprojectsassignedtoNHAIrequiring
processingatGovernmentlevel,
c) StateSupportAgreements,
d) IndependentHighwaysRegulatoryCommission,
e) SettingupofExpresswayAuthority,
f) AdministrativemattersofNHAI,
g) WorksofExpresswaysintheCountry.
h) InformationTechnologyrelatedmatters
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HIGHWAYSDIVISION
HIGHWAYS&P&PSECTION
(i)
ProcessingofdraftnoteforCabinetCommitteeonInfrastructure(CCI/CCEA)inrespect
of projects being implemented by NHAI for approval of Competent Authority and
matterspertainingtoit.
PreparationofAgendaNotesandminutesforthemeetingofIMG.
(ii)
(iii)
ReportoftheB.K.ChaturvediCommitteeonNHDP.
NodalSectionforthemeetingofEGOMfortheMinistryofRT&H.
(iv)
(v)
MatterpertainingtoRFQ/RFPdocumentsforPPPProjects.
(vi)
ReportofPlanningCommissiononthematterpertainingtoPPPProjects.
(vii)
WorkrelatedtofinancingPlanofNHAI.
(viii)
Review&MonitoringofprojectsunderNHDPbeingexecutedthroughNHAI.
(ix)
InterMinisterial/InterDepartmentalissuesrelatedtoNHDP.
(x)
Work of the nodal officer to coordinate the work relating to Grienfield DelhiJaipur
ExpresswaywithspurtoChandigarh.
(xi)
ProposalforsettingupofNationalHighwaysRegulatoryCommission.
StateSupportAgreement.
(xii)
(xiii)
BudgetaryproposalsandreleaseoffundsunderplanBudgettoNHAIandmonitoringof
expenditure.
(xiv)
IssuesrelatingtoNHAIActandRulesandrestructuringofNHAI.
(xv)
Parliamentary matters, Coordination with NHAI in regard to proposals for foreign

deputations, administrative reports and returns,, Audi paras and other miscellaneous
issuesrelatingtoPolicymatter.
(xvi)
SettingupofExpresswaysAuthorityofIndia.
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PUBLICPRIVATEPARTNERSHIPDIVISION
PUBPLICPRIVATEPARTNERSHIPSECTION
1. ProposalsofNHAIforapprovalofPPPAC/SFC/EFC.
2. PPP proposals received from State Government for PPPAC under viability Gap Funding
Scheme,
3. ApprovalsofProjectsforinclusionunderNHDP.
4. ImplementationofProjectsunderNHDP.
5. AllothermattersentrustedbyJS(H).
Note: For information Technology matters, O&M Section under Administration Wing
willrendersecretariatsupportinHighwaysWingalso.
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C.ADMINISTRATIONWING
ESTABLISHMENTDIVISION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
ESTABLISHMENTISECTION
All establishment matters viz. appointment, pay fixation, training, leave, LTC, deputation,
transfer, pension, leave encashment etc. of the personal staff of Honble Minister (Road
Transport&Highways),HonbleMinistersofStateforRoadTransport&Highways.
Allestablishmentmattersviz.appointment,payfixation,training,leaveLTC,transfer,pension,
deputation in respect ofthepost of Secretary Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser, joint
Secretary, Director, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways.
Allestablishmentmattersviz.appointment,payfixation,promotion,MACP,posting,transfer,
training, leave, LTC, Leave Encashment , deputation ,pension, resignation in respect of the
post of Section Officer (CSS), Assistant (CSS), UDC (CSCS), LDC (CSCS) Accountant (Ex
cadre)/MMO(Excadre)/ProtocolOfficer.
All establishment matters viz. appointment, pay fixation MACP, training, LTC, deputation,
transfer, pension/leave encashment in respect of the post of Adviser Director, Joint
Director/Assistant
Director/Economic
Officer/Statistical
Officers/Junior
Investigator/Computers/ EDP Assistants in the Transport Research Wing of the Ministry of
RoadTransport&HighwaysandMinistryofShipping.
Allestablishmentmattersviz.appointment,payfixation,promotion,training,LTC,deputation,
pension,leaveencashment,resignationinrespectofthepostofDeputyDirector(OL)Assistant
Director(OL),SeniorTranslator,SeniorLibrarian&InformationOfficerJuniorLibrarian,Library
AssistantintheMinistryofRoadTransport&Highways.
AssessmentofSelectListYearsvacancies/adhocpromotioninrespectofthepostsofSection
Officer(CSS),Assistant(CSS),UDC(CSCS),LDC(CSCS)andothercadrerelatedmattersofthe
commoncadreoftheMinistryofRoadTransport&HighwaysandMinistryofShippingthrough
UPSC/SSC/DepartmentofPersonnel&Trainingandothermodeorrecruitments.
Matters pertaining to grant of permission for medical treatment/investigations from

recognized CGHS hospitals/Centres, reimbursement of medical claims, medical advances
credit facilities, appointment of Authorized Medical Attendants in respect of the above
categoriesofofficers/officials.
Compilation of Annual Immovable Property Returns in respect of GroupA and GroupB

officersoftheabovementionedcategoriesofofficers/officials.
All Court cases/disciplinary cases under CCS (Conduct) Rules in respect of above mentioned
categoriesoftheofficersandofficials.
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10. Grantofhonorariumtoallcategoriesofofficers/officialsoftheMinistryofRoadTransport&
Highways.
11. Furnishing of information under RTI Act in respect of above mentioned posts/category of
officers/officials.
12. Preparation and furnishing of periodical returns/reports to the concerned

sections/organizationsinrespectoftheabovementionedcategoryofofficers/officials.
13. Forwarding of applications for allotment of Government Accommodations and other related
matters to Directorate of Estates, Ministry of Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation in
respectofallcategoryofofficers/officialsoftheMinistryofRoadTransport&Highways.
14. All Training programmes involving participation of the officers and staff of this Ministry
including its regional offices, autonomous bodies/societies/associate offices under the
administrative purview of the Section. Formulation of Annual Training plan, calling for
applications, consultations with technical wings, processing of cases for nominations taking
intoaccountcareerprofileandotheradministrativeaspects.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
ESTABLISHMENTIBSECTION.
ACR Cell as part of EI(B) Section: Maintenance and custody of APARs in respect of all the
nontechnicalOfficersandstaff.
AlladministrativeandservicemattersinrespectofCSSScadreofficers/officials.
AlladministrativeandservicemattersinrespectoferstwhileGroupDofficials(nowGroupC
MultiTaskingStaff).
DeploymentofMultitaskingstaffwiththeofficers/SectionsincludingTRWing.
AllworkrelatingtointernalcoordinationamongEstablishment/AdministrationSections.
BudgetrelatedworkinrespectofAdministrationWing.
AllmattersrelatingtoElectionDutyasrequiredbytheElectionCommission/OfficeoftheChief
ElectoralOfficer,DelhiexceptappointmentofObservers.
Sending nominations for deployment of Invigilators/Supervisors for the conduct of

UPSC/SSC/otherOrganisationsCompetitiveexaminationslikeCivilServicesExamination,etc.
ReviewofServiceunderFR56(j),Rule48ofCCS(Pnesion)RulesinrespectofOfficersandStaff
members of MoRT&H, whose administrative matters are dealt with in EI, EI(B), Canteen &
GeneralSection.
SubmissionofquarterlyreturntovigilanceSectionregardingreviewofservicecasesunderFR
56(j)/complaint against CSSS Grade Officers(PSO, Sr. PPS/PPS level)/ Property return of CSSS
officersandothercategoriesadministrativelyhandledintheSection.
Coordination,monitoringandfollowupactiononreportsoflocal/internalauditconductedby
officeofPrincipalCCA/CCA.
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ESTABLISHMENTIISECTION
1. Cadre administration and establishment matter of Group A Technical Officers of

Central Engineering Service (Road) and Group C & D employees posted at various
Regional Offices/Engineering Liaison Offices of the Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways which includes preparation & maintenance of service records/service
books/increments/Annual Service Verification/Seniority Lists/work relating to
confirmation and resignation, Annual Property Returns, Maintenance of APARs,
deputation,transferetc.ofthesecategoriesofstaff/officers.
2. IntimationofvacanciestoUPSC/RegionalSSCforfillingupondirectrecruitmentbasis.
3. Framing/AmendmentsofRecruitmentRulesfortheCentralEngineeringService(Roads)
GroupAandGeneralCentralServiceGroupBCandDposts.
4. Work relating to medical claims for reimbursement, including appointment of AMAs,

medicaladvances,tuitionfeereimbursement,leavesalaryadvance,allkindsofleaveof
all GazettedtechnicalofficersandnontechnicalstaffofROs,verificationofLTCclaims
andotheradvancesinrespectoftheabovementionedofficersandstaff,verificationof
DEIIformsforGovernmentaccommodation.
5. Preparationofvariousreports/furnishinginformationtovariousSectionsoftheMinistry.
6. ReviewofserviceunderFR56(i)andRule48ofCCSPensionRulesinrespectofabove
categoriesofstaff/Officers.
7. Disciplinary action under CCS (Conduct) Rules/CCS (CCA) Rules/Court Cases on various
servicemattersinrespectofaboveofficers/staff.
8. DeclarationofDDO/HODinvariousROs/ELOsoftheMinistry.
9. DelegationofFinancialPowerstotheROs/ELOs.
10. AllTrainingprogrammesinvolvingparticipationoftheofficersandstaffofthisMinistry
applications, consultations with technical wings, processing of cases for nominations
takingintoaccountcareerprofileandotheradministrativeaspects.
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ESTABLISHMENTII(B)SECTION
1. Matters relating to appointment of Chairman and Members of the National Highways

AuthorityofIndia(NHAI).
2. Matters relating to extension of tenure of deputation of Chief General Managers (CGM),

General Manager, DGMs and Managers in the National Highways Authorityof India beyond
theirnormaltenure.
3. MattersrelatingtodeputationofCentralGovernmentOfficersinIndianRoadsCongress(IRC)
and National Institute for Training of Highways Engineers (NITHE) since renamed as Indian
AcademyofHighwayEngineers(IAHE).
4. All personnel matters including review of service cases under FR 56(j) & Rule 48 of
CCS(Pension)Rules)ofSubordinatetechnicalcadresviz.AssistantEngineer(Civil),Technical
Assistants,ChiefDraughtsman,HeadProjectComputers,DraughtsmanGradeI,II&III.
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SPECIALRESERVATIONCELL
Duties & Responsibilities of Liaison Officer (Vide Annexure to DOP&Ts OM

No.43011/153/2010/Estt(Reservation)dated4.1.2013(CopyenclosedasAnnexureVI)
1.
TheLiaisonOfficerwillhandletheSpecialReservationCellathislevelandwillbeespecially
responsiblefor:
(i ) Ensuring due compliance by the subordinate appointing authorities with the orders and
instructions pertaining to the reservation of vacancies in favour of the Scheduled Castes, the
ScheduledTribesandthePersonswithDisabilities/theOtherBackwardClassesandotherbenefits
admissibletothem.
(ii) Ensuring timely submission of SC/ST/OBC and PwD Reports I and II by each appointment
authority in the Ministry/ Department concerned and ensuring scrutiny and consolidation of the
above reports in respect of all establishments and services in and under the control of the
Ministry/Department and sending the consolidated reports in the prescribed proformae to the
DepartmentofPersonnel&Training.
(iii) The Liaison officers have to endorse the non availability of an SC/ST/OBC Officer for being
associatedintheDPCbeforeactuallyconveningtheDPC.Therefore,itwillbeoneofthedutiesof
theLiaisonOfficerstoacquaintthemselveswellintimeaboutthedatesofvarious.DPCswhichwill
beheldinfuture.HeshouldhavewithhimareadylistofofficerofvariouslevelsbelongingtoSC/ST
of a few sister Department/Ministries so that whenever requirement arises, an SC/ST officer of
appropriate level consistent with the level of the other members of the DPC and the level of
appointmentforwhichaDPCisproposedtobeconvened,canalwaysbeassociatedasamember.
SuchalistmaybepreparedbytheLiaisonOfficersbyinformallyconsultingtheadministrativewing
ofotherMinistries/Departments.
(iv)EnsuringthatwhilemakingareferencetotheDepartmentofPersonnelandTrainingandtothe
National Commission for Scheduled Castes/the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes for de
reservationofreservedvacancies,fulldetailsinsupportoftheproposalfordereservationaregiven.
(v)EnsuringtheextensionofnecessaryassistancetotheNationalCommissionforScheduledCastes
andtheNationalCommissionforScheduledTribesintheinvestigationofcomplaintsreceivedbythe
Commission, in regard to service matters and in the collection of information for their annual
reports.
(vi) Conducting annual inspection of the reservation registers/rosters maintained in the

Ministry/Department/OfficesunderthecontroloftheMinistry/Departmentwithaviewtoensuring
properimplementationofthereservationorders.
(vii)ActingasLiaisonOfficerbetweentheMinistry/DepartmentandtheDepartmentofPersonnel
&Trainingforsupplyofotherinformation,answeringquestionsandqueriesandclearingdoubtsin
regardtomatterscoveredbythereservationorders.
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GENERALADMINISTRATIONDIVISION
GENERALSECTION
1. Procurementanddistributionofstationeryitems.
2. Work relating to payment of bills for Hospitality, Publications, Telephones, Telephone

Directories,Maintenanceofintercometc.
3. Newspaperbills,photoIcards,CGHScards,NoDemandCertificates,temporarypasses
etc.
4. PreparationofEstablishmentBudgetoftheMinistryincludingRegionalOffices.
5. GPF advances and withdrawals. Other advances viz. House Building advance, Cycle
advance,MotorVehiclesAdvance,Festivaladvanceetc.
6. Work relating to purchases/repairs of vehicles of Regional Offices and hiring of office

accommodationofRegionaloffices.
7. Procurement and maintenance of all office equipments like Computer, Copiers and
relateditems,Furniture,furnishings,HotandColdweatherArrangements.
8. Purchase and maintenance of electronic items including its accessories Calculators,

Briefcases,Postagestamps,Frankingetc.
9. Posting/Transfer/DeploymentofthestaffcardriversintheMinistryofRoadTransport&
Highways.
10. Mattersrelatingtothepurchase/maintenance/repairsetc.ofStaffcarsoftheMinistry
of Road Transport & Highways. Administrative matters including training matters
relatingtoStaffCarDrivers.
11. Purchaseanddistributionofsummerandwinteruniformstothestaffcardrivers,Group
Danddepartmentalcanteenemployees.
12. LiaisonwithChiefSecurityOfficerinMinistryofHomeAffairs.
13. Theworkofissue/enforcementofCarParkingLabels.
14. Maintenance/Upkeep of the Transport Bhawan. In this connection Meetings and

MaintenanceUnitfunctionsunderGeneralSectionwithaMMO.
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15.SupervisionofthecleanlinessandscavengingjobscarriedoutbySafaiwalas/Farashes.
16. Work relating to modernization /repairs /additions /alterations/maintenance of

Transport Bhawan and water supply and supervision of physicals renovation work of
office accommodations/rooms etc. by the CPWD under the Plan Scheme of
modernizationofGovt.Offices,liaisonwithCPWD(Civil&Electrical).
17. Installation,MaintenanceandupkeepofBioMetricAttendancemachines/equipments.
18. .LiaisonwithHorticultureWingofCPWD.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
WELFRESECTION(INCLUDINGCANTEEN)
Organizing of various welfare activities including farewell parties for the retiree
officers/staffmembersoftheMinistry,providingfirstaidbox&medicines,providingkitto
the cricket team of the Ministry and holding inter Ministerial cricket matches/sports
events.
ConstitutionoftheManagingCommitteeoftheDepartmentalCanteenoftheMinistryand
SupervisionofthefunctioningoftheDepartmentalCanteenoftheMinistry.
HoldingofCondolencemeetings..
Misc.worke.g.organizingofRedCrossFlagDay,ArmedForcesFlagDay,antiTerroristDay,
SadbhawanaDiwa,QuamiEktaWeek,CommunalHarmonyWeekintheDepartment.
All the administrative matters pertaining to employees of Departmental Canteen like

Seniority, Promotion, ACP, Leave Records, all entries in the service book, Medial
reimbursement,LTC,Pensioncasesetc,
Publishing advertisement in the newspaper for filling up the Vacant posts in the
DepartmentalCanteen.
Processingoftheproposalstoprivatize/outsourcepartofthecanteenservices.
RTIcases,MiscO&Mreport&returns.
MatterspertainingtoDepartmentalCouncil/OfficeCounciletc.oftheDepartment.
RecognitionofServiceAssociationsunderCCS(RSA)Rules,1993.
All Training programmes involving participation of the officers and staff of the Canteen
undertheadministrativepurviewoftheSection.FormulationofAnnualTrainingplan,calling
for applications, consultations with all concerned, processing of cases for nominations
takingintoaccountcareerprofileandotheradministrativeaspects.
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LIBRARYSECTION
1.
Constitution of the Library Committee of the Ministry of Road Transport and
HighwaysandtheMinistryofShipping.
2.
ConveningofthemeetingsoftheLibraryCommitteeandfollowupactionthereon.
3.
Supervision and monitoring of the functions of the library including
purchase/procurementofbooks,publications,writingoffcasespertainingtofbooks,journals
etc.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
CRSECTION
Workrelatingtoreceipt,registrationanddistributionofentiredakofthisMinistry
includingthoseaddressedtoMinisters/Officersbyname.
Arrangement for night duty work to ensure receipt and dispatch of urgent dak
includingtelegrams,urgentletterstoPMO/CabinetSecretariatetc.
CyclostylingworkrelatingtotheentireMinistry.
Dealing of staff for the CR duty on rotational basis during holidays/Gazetted

Holidays.
Dispatchworkoflocal/postalcommunicationsoftheMinistry.
Obtainingapprovalandsanctionforthepostalexpenditureincludingrecoupmentof
postalfrankingmachinespeedpost/mailetc.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
CASHSECTION
Preparation of all kinds of bills viz Pay, DA, Bonus, retirements benefits various Advances
likeGPFAdvanceetcandotherarrearsbillsinrespectofallOfficersandstaff.
CalculationanddeductionofIncomeTaxinrespectofallemployeesoftheMinistry.Filling
ofIncometaxReturn(FromNo.24Q)withIncomeTaxOffice.
PaymentofTA/LTCadvancesandSettlementthereof.
Settlement of Audit Paras pertaining to Internal Audit and External Audit in respect ofthe
CashSection.
Preparation of bills pertaining to Hospitality, Wages, Contingencies telephone Publication,

otherchargesetc.
Recovery of various loans and advances etc including those from Cooperative Societies as
andwhenrequired.
Processing&PaymentofbillsreceivedfromIndiaAirlines,BalmerLawrie,IssueofExchange
Vouchersandsettlementofthesame.
Maintenance of GPF Accounts, allied work such as Calculation of interests and transfer of
GPF accounts on transferetc, preparation of Annual GPF statementupdating of GPF Pass
Booksetc.
RecoveryofLicenceFees,LICs,PLIetc.
MaintenanceofCashBooks,distributionofcash,issueofcashreceipts,depositsalongwith
challansetc.inthebanks.
Maintenance of Expenditure under different heads of the Ministry. Reconciliation of

ExpenditurewiththePAOoffice.
MaintenanceofAccountoffeesdepositedbyApplicantsundertheRTIActandremittance
offeesintoGovt.Account.
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RTISECTION
1. ImplementationofvariousprovisionsoftheRighttoInformationAct,2005intheMinistryof
RoadtransportandHighways.
2. MonitoringofupdatingofinformationinwebsitebyNICinconsultationwiththerespective
wingHeads.
3. MonitoringofthedisseminationofinformationabouttheMinistryundersection4(1)(b)of
theRTIAct.
4. Publishing of names, designation, postal addresses and contact details of Central Public
InformationOfficersandPublicInformationOfficers,AppellateAuthoritiesoftheMinistry
and other information such as notices regarding fees to be paid in respect of applications
receivedfromthecitizensforinformation.
5. SettingupnormsforthedischargeofMinistrysfunctionsaspublicauthority.
6. Implementation of rules, regulations, instructions framed/issued under the RTI Act by the
DOP&T.
7. Receivingofapplicationsfromthepublic,processingthemforforwardingtotherespective
designatedofficers(defactoPIOs)),ensuringoffurnishingofreplytothepublicwithinthe
stipulated time period of 30 days and transfer of applications received under RTI Act to
otherconcernedpublicauthorities.
8. Depositing of fees received from the applicants with cash section and maintaining of its
accounts.
9. Monitoringofthedisposaloftheapplications/requestsfrompublicbyissuingremindersto
thedesignatedofficer9defactoPIOs).
10 FurnishingofquarterlyinformationtotheCentralInformationCommissionfortheirAnnual
ReportaspertheprovisionsofRTIAct,2005.
11othermiscellaneousworkslike,furnishingofinformationinrespectofapplicationsreceived
under RTI Act to Minister and other higher officers, as and when asked, correspondence
withandseekingclarificationsfromDOP&TonmattersrelatingtotheRTIAct.
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O&MSECTION(INCLUDINGGRIEVANCES,INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY&RECORDROOM)***
1.
AllO&Mmatterswhichincludesfollowing:
a)
O&MInspectionofsections/DesksintheMinistry.
b)
MattersrelatingtocentralSecretariatmanualofofficeprocedure.
c)
Measures for toning up of effective and responsive administration in the Ministry
anditslowerformations.
d)
Collection/Compilationofinstructionsrelatingtolistofsubjectsbeingdealtwithin
varioussectionsoftheMinistry.
e)
Review and updation of instructions relating to level of final disposal of business
allocatedtotheMinistrywithreferencetotransactionofBusinessrules.
f)
CompilingofstatusreportonReviewofAct,rulesetc.inrespectoftheMinistry.
2.
RecordManagementunderthePublicRecordsAct1993andthePublicRecordsRules,1997
framedbytheNationalArchivesofIndia.
3.
LiaisonwiththeDAR&PGandtheNationalArchivesofIndiaonO&MMatters.
GREIVANCE&CITIZENSCHARTERCELL
1. Dealing all the grievance forwarded by Department of Administrative reforms and Public
Grievance/DPG/PresidentSectt.Andotherlocalgrievances
2. PreparationandamendmentofCitizensCharteroftheMinistry.
INFORMATIONTECHONOLOGYCELL***
1. CoordinationbetweenMinistryofRoadTransport&HighwaysandNICfordevelopingwebsite
ofMinistryofRoadTransport&Highways,internetandotherITrelatedmatters.
2. MonitoringupdatingofcontentsintheMinistrywebsiteaswellasNationalPortalbyNIC.
3. Organizing computer courses through NIC as per requirement of the Ministry through the
respectiveAdmnSectionsunderwhosepurviewtheofficersandstafffall.
4. Monitoringegovernanceprogrammes,schemesandITinitiativesoftheMinistry.
5. Monthly/bimonthly/half yearly reports relating to IT matters of Ministry of Personnel

Training/DepartmentofInformationtechnology.
6.PreparationofITactionPlanoftheMinistry.
***ForITmattersO&MSectionwillbefunctioningunderHighwaysWing.
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HINDISECTION
1. Translation from English to Hindi and vice versa of all documents required to be sent to
Parliament,viz.ParliamentQuestionsandreplies,AssurancesNotifications,Resolutionsetc.
as also of all letters, Cabinet Notes, Action Taken Note on CAGs Paras, Minutes of the
meetings of Consultative Committee and other Parliamentary Committees, Trade
Agreements,MemorandumofUnderstanding(MOU)withdifferentcountries,performance
Budget Annual Report Brief of the Audited Accounts and Annual Reports of the lower
formationsoftheministryEstimatesCommittee,PublicAccountsCommittee,Departmental
MagazineandvariousotherdocumentsreceivedfromtimetotimefromvariousSectionsof
theMinistry.
2. To take steps to ensure compliance of Official Languages Act, Rules, Annual Programme
issuedbytheDepartmentofofficialLanguageetc.IntheMinistry.
3. To coordinate between Central Hindi Training Institutes, Department of Official language

and Establishment Sections of the Ministry for training in Hindi language/Hindi
Stenography/Hindi Typing of the officers/staff of the Ministry. The trainees, in turn are
nominatedandrelievedbytheconcernedEstablishmentSectionoftheMinistry.
4. Organizing meetings of various committees pertaining to implementation of official

Language in the Ministry, i.e, Hindi Salaahkaar Samiti, Official language Implementation
Committee. These committees review the progress of use of Hindi in the working of the
ministry.
5. OrganizationofHindiDay/HindiWeek/HindiWorkshops.
6. BringingoutDepartmentalMagazine(PathBharti).
7. ToimplementvariousincentiveschemesformulatedbytheDepartmentofOfficiallanguage.
8. TotakestepstoensureimplementationofOrdersissuedbyDepartmentofofficialLanguage
pertainingtopurchaseofHindiBooks,bilingualmechanicalandelectronicaids.
9. TooverseeofficiallanguageimplementationworkinthelowerformationsoftheMinistry.
10 . Annual Inspection of Sections/Regional Offices of the ministry with regard to

implementation/progressiveuseofHindi.
11. To formulate and implement other schemes/programmes to promote Official Language in

the Ministry. One such initiative has been taken in establishing an incentive scheme for
originalbookwritinginHindi,onthesubjectspertainingtotheMinistry.
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VIGILANCEDIVISION
VIGILANCESECTION
1. Receipt and scrutiny of all complaints of Vigilance nature addressed to the Department for
disposal/necessaryaction.
2. ProcessingofreportsreceivedfromCBI.
3. ConsultationwithCentralVigilanceCommissioninvigilancecasesinvolvingGazettedOfficers.
4. DepartmentalProceedingsinvigilancecasesofofficers/membersofstaffoftheMinistry.
5. Processingofthecasesofappeal,representationsandpetitionsfiledintheCourtwhereverthe
penalty had been imposed by the Government after consultation with the Central Vigilance
Commission.
6. ActionPlanoftheDOP&TonAntiCorruptionmeasuresandimplementationthereof.
7. ProcessingofvariousperiodicalreturnsprescribedbyDOP&T,CVC,PMO,MinistryofExternal
Affairs&CBI.
8. Vigilance Clearance in respect of officers and staff of the Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways.
9. SafeCustodyofpassportsofofficersoftheMinistry.
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DInternationalCooperationWing
InternationalCooperationDivision
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
InternationalCooperationsection
InternationalCooperationinRoads,RoadTransport&HighwaysSector.
Scrutinizing proposals and offers relating to bilateral cooperation and Memorandum of

Understandingwithvariouscountries.
Deliberations and developments in the Road Transport and Highways Sector on behalf of
IndiaatInternationalForumslikeSouthAsianAssociationforRegionalCooperation(SAARC),
International Road Federation, International Transport Forum, World Economic Forum,
Forum of Asian Ministers of Transport Asian Investment Conference 2010, AsiaPacific
Ministerial Conference IndiaSingapore Trade and Investment Forum, 2nd World Bank
SingaporeInfrastructureFinanceSummitetc.
All matters pertaining to United Nations Organizations like United Nations Economic
CommissionforEurope(UNECE),UnitedNationsEconomicandSocialCommissionforAsia
and the Pacific (UNESCAP), United Nations Development Programme, World Trade
Organization General Agreement on Trade in Services, World Bank, Asian Development
Bank.
ProcessingforforeignvisitsofMinister(RT&H),MOS(RT&H),Secretary(RT&H),andIndian
delegationsledbythem.
(ThedecisionsonnominationsoftheofficersandstaffoftheMinistry,itsRegionalOffices,
autonomous and associate offices and PSUs for training programmes abroad will fall
withinthepurviewofEstablishmentDivision.)
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ETOLL&COORDINATIONWING
TOLLDIVISION
TOLLSECTION
1. FormulationoramendmentofUserFee[Toll]policy/rules,Cabinet/EGoM/CCInotes.
2. TollNotificationmattersinrespectofNationalHighways.
3. Parliamentquestionsandotherparliamentarymatterpertainingtouserfee.
4. CourtCaseschallengingtheuserfeerulesoritsimplementations.
5. MP/VIP/PMOandotherreferences.
6. Representations for exemption from user fee by individuals, organisations and State
Governments.
7. ProvidinginformationunderRTIAct/Facebook.
8. ProcessingUser Fee issues/grievances raised by various transport associations such as All
India Motor Transport Congress, All India Confederation of Goods Vehicle Owners
Associationetc.
9. ImplementationofElectronicTollCollectionSystem.
10. Preparationofvariousreports/returnsonuserfee.
11. ProvidinginformationtootherwingsoftheMinistryonUserFee.
12. AnyotherworkonUserFeeasentrustedfromtimetotime.
13CoordinationwithNHAI/otherdepartments/StateGovt.onTollissues
13. Auditparasrelatingtothesubjectshandled.
14. Feenotifications/denotification.
15. Issuingofguidelinesregardingnotifications.
16. Arrangingofvariousofmeetings.
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COORDINATIONDIVISION
COORDINATIONSECTION
1. Reference from President Secretariat/VicePresident Secretariat/Prime Ministers

Office/OtherCentralGovernmentMinistries/Departments.
2. Matters pertaining to Cabinet Meetings, Cabinet Committee Meetings and Secretarys

meeting.
3. MonthlyD.O.letterfromSecretarytoCabinetSecretaryregardingimportantdevelopments
inrespectofMinistryofRoadTransportandHighways.
4. MonthlySummaryofimportantdevelopmentsinrespectofMinistryofRoadTransport&
Highways.
5. AnnualReportoftheMinistryofRoadTransport&Highways
6. All Parliament Question/Assurances received from other Ministries/Department where

coordinationofworkisinvolved.
7. SeminarsinIndia(exceptthoseallottedtoanddealtwithbyAdmn.Wing,RTWing&P&M
Zone).
8. Monitoring of disposal of References from PMO/Cabinet Secretariat etc and preparation

andsubmissionoffortnightly/weekly,(asprescribedfromtimetotime)returninrespectof
thesereferencetoSecretary(RT&H).
9. Monthly return to Cabinet Secretary regarding status of vacancies and proposals in the
PSUs/Banks/AutonomousBodies/DPCSelections,etc.
10. Draft Cabinet Notes from other Ministries/Departments where coordination between
differentWingsoftheMinistryofRoadTransportandHighwaysisinvolved.
11. CompilationoflistofofficersoftheMinistryandforwardingtheliststoMinistryofDefence
and distribution of Invitation Cards for National Ceremonies like Independence
Day/RepublicDay,etc.
12. Coordination of collection of material for (a) Presidents Address to both the Houses of
Parliament(b)FinanceMinistersSpeech.
13. Coordinationofwork(WithdifferentWings)withreferencetoimplementationofdecisions
oftheCabinet,CabinetCommittee(exceptACCwhichisallottedtoAdmn,Wing).
NOTE: For Audit Paras Budget Section under Budget Wing in respect of PAC paras/ Audit
Paras/Inspection Paras pertaining to C&AG and E I(B) Section under Administration Wing in
respectofinternalauditmatterswithinthepurviewofofficeofthePrincipalChiefControllerof
AccountswillrendersecretariatsupportinToll&CoordinationWingalso.
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FLANDACQUISITIONWING
(I)
(II)
(III)
(IV)
(V)
LandAcquisition,
Environment/Forests/WildLifeClearancesinrespectofNationalHighway
DevelopmentProjects,
NationalHighwaysActandrelatedmatters.
NationalHighwaysTribunals.
Monitoring&ReviewofNationalHighwayProjects.
LANDACQUISITIONDIVISION
Note: For matters relating to land acquisition, environmental /Forests /Wild Life
clearances , National Highways Act and related matter, National Highways
Tribunals, Monitoring & Review of National Highways Projects P&M Section
underRoadsWingwillrendersecretariatsupportinLandAcquisitionWing.
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GPARLIAMENTWING
PARLIAMENTDIVISION
PARLIAMENTSECTION
1.
Parliamentary work pertaining to receipt and distribution of notices of the
ParliamentQuestions,listofStarred/Unstarred/ShortNoticeQuestionsetc.Preparationof
setsofanswerstoParliamentQuestionsanddeliveringthemtoLokSabhaandRajyaSabha
Sectt.,PressInformationBureauetc.
2.
Parliamentary Assurances, Matters raised under rule 377 of Lok Sabha, Special
mentionsinRajyaSabhacompilationandupdatingthereof.
3.
To convene meetings of the Consultative Committee attached to this Ministry and
coordinationoftheworkconnectedtherewith.
4.
To keep a track of legislative Proposals (Bills), their compilation pertaining to this
Ministry.
5.
WorkrelatingtovarioustypesofstatementsmadeintheParliamentpertainingto
thisMinistry.
6.
Coordinationandfollowupforthework(suchasforwardingATRs(includingHindi
version)preparedbytheconcernedWingstorespectiveSecretariatsoftheLokSabha/Rajya
Sabha, processing the names of officers to attend various Committee meetings of LS/RS,
monitor the submission of folders for meetings etc relating to the Parliamentary
Committees, such as committee on subordinate Legislation, Committee on papers laid,
Committee on Govt. Assurances, Deptt. Related Standing Committee, Committee on
Estimatesetc.
7.
TodealswithreferencesreceivedfromLokSabhaandRajyaSabhdSectt.Ministry
ofParliamentaryAffairsonParliamentarymatters.
8.
ToarrangemeetingsforbriefingtheMinister(RT&H),MinistersofState(RT&H)for
replying to Parliament Questions, Calling Attention Motions, HalfanHour Discussions,
considerationandpassingofLegislativeBusiness.
9.
ForwardingofanswerstotheStarred/UnstarredParliamentQuestionstoLok/Rajya
Sabhathroughemail.
10.
MonitoringofstatusofdisposalofMP/VIPreferences.
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HFINANCEWING
BUDGETDIVISION
BUDGETSECTION
1. BudgetworkanditsalliedmattersoftheMinistryofRoadTransport&Highwaysandthe
MinistryofShipping.
2. InvitingBE/REproposalsfromdifferenceadministrativeUnitsoftheboththeMinistries.
3. Scrutiny of proposals for Budget Estimates (BE) and revised Estimates (RE) received from
administrativeunitsofboththeMinistries.
4. PreparationandissueofStatementofBudgetEstimatesofboththeMinistriestobesentto
MinistryofFinance.
5. Preparationandissueofdetailed/objectheadwiseStatementofAcceptedEstimatestoall
theadministrativeunitsofboththeMinistries.
6. PreparationandPrintingofDetailedDemandsforGrantsofboththeMinistries.
7. TotakeactionforlayingoftheDetailedDemandforGrantsbytheHonbleMinistersofboth
the Ministries in Lok Sabha and for circulation to Members of Parliament PIB, Planning
Commission Parliamentary Standing Committee and among officers/officials of both the
Ministries.
8. Collectionofmaterial,preparationandprintingofOutcomeBudgetofboththeMinistries.
9. To take action for laying of the Outcome Budget by the Honble Ministries of both the
Ministries in both the house of Parliament and for circulation to Members of Parliament, PIB,
Planning Commission Parliamentary Committee and among officers/officials of both the
Ministries.
10.DistributionofprovisionsinDemandsforGrantsunderdifferentschemes/objectheadsto
thevariousunitsunderboththeMinistries.
11. Processing proposals for reappropriation of funds and issue of reappropriation orders in
respectofboththeMinistries.
12. Preparation of material for inclusion in the Expenditure Budget Volume II on the Budget of
boththeMinistries.
13. Issue of Fund Availability Certificates relating to Loans (House Building Advance, Motor Car
Advance,OtherMotorConveyanceAdvance,OtherConveyanceAdvanceandotherAdvance)to
Government Servants. Employees of both the Ministries/attached and subordinates offices of
boththeMinistries.
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14.PreparationofNotesonDemandforGrantsforincorporationinthePartIIoftheExpenditure
BudgettobeprintedbytheMinistryofFinance.
15.PreparationofQuarterlyReportrelatingtoGovernmentGuaranteeandOutstandingandsend
thesametoMinistryofFinanceforinclusionInDemandsforGrants.
16. Coordination work relating to Submission of ATRs of Departmentrelated Parliamentary

StandingCommitteesReportsonDetailedDemandsforGrantsofboththeMinistries.
17. PreparationandPresentationofdocumentsrelatingtheSixMonthlyStatementtobemade
byHonbleMinistersofboththeMinistries.
18. Callingdetailsofsavingsinthegrantandsurrenderofidentifiedsavings.
19. VerificationofHeadwiseappropriationaccounts(StageI)inrespectofboththeMinistries.
20. Invite proposals for I, II and IIIrd batch of Supplementaries from different administrative
unitsofboththeMinistries,processthesame,andsendingthesametotheMinistryofFinance
andafterapprovalofParliamentconveythesametotheconcernedadministrativeunitsofboth
theMinistries.
21.SettingupoftheStandingAuditCommitteeformonitoringthestatusoffurnishingofAction
Taken Reports/replies by the concerned Wings/Divisions/Sections/units on the the pending
Auditparas(civil&commercial)intheprintedreportsofC&AGwhichcomeunderthepurviewof
PAC(forcivilparas)andCOPU(forCommercialparas),PACparas,reportsofCOPUinpursuance
oftheinstructionsofMinistryofFinance.
22. Setting up of Ad hoc Committees for monitoring the status of furnishing of Action Taken
Reports/repliestoauditonthevariousInspectionReports/paras(civilandcommercial)andalso
draftauditparas(civilandcommercial)inpursuanceoftheinstructionsofMinistryofFinance.
23. Coordinationandfollowupactionontherecommendationscontainedinthereportsofthe
PublicAccountsCommittee,reportsofCOPUandreportsoftheComptroller&AuditorGeneralof
IndiarelatingtotheMinistryofRoadTransport&Highways.
24. FollowupactionregardingsettlementofInspectionReports/ParagraphsraisedbyStatutory
Audit(civilandcommercial)
25. FollowupactionontheDraftAuditParagraphsproposedtobeincludedinthereportsof
theC&AGofIndiaandraisedbyvariousAGs/DirectorofAudit(civilandcommercial)
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1.
TFIISECTION
FinancialmattersbeyondthedelegatedpowersoftheHeadofdepartment.
2.
The following proposals are required to be routed through Finance Wing/ with
theConcurrenceofFinanceWing:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
Creation/continuationofposts
Upgradation/downgradationofposts
Fixationofpayandrevisionofpayscalesforvariousposts
Conversionoftemporarypostsintopermanentposts
Grantofspecialpayandhonorariumtovariouscategoriesofemployees
Settlementoftermsandconditionsforforeignservice/deputation
Hiring/continuationofofficeaccommodations.
Purchaseoffurnitureetc.
Othermiscellaneousproposalsseekingadviceetc.
Proposalsforsponsorship/delegation/deputationabroadforattendingthesessions
of international bodies /seminars etc. Relating to scientific, trade , cultural
activities.,etc.
k) Exemption from Customs Duty in respect of import of equipment and scientific
researchetc.
l) Release of foreign exchange for imports of equipment for scientific research,
paymenttowardscontribution/subscriptiontoInternationalBodiesformembership
etc.
3. InvestmentProposals:
a) SanctioningoforiginalaswellasRevisedEstimatesunderdelegatedpowersofthe
DepartmentrelatingtoRoadsandBridgesonNationalHighwaysandStateroadsunder
CRF/ISC/EI/LWEandothersuchschemes.
b) Processing of cases seeking approval of original as well as Revised Estimates by

SFC,EFC and PIB in respect of Roads and Bridges scheme in the Ministry of Road
Transport&Highways.
c) Release of funds to various sanctioned schemes including financial approval of

releaseoffundsforRoads&Bridgeswork,RoadTransportWing(SolatiumFund).
d) Grantinaid/loanassistance.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
GrantinaidtootherschemesrelatingresearchforRoads&BridgesfromCentral
RoadFund.
Grantinaid from Central Road Fund to various States for completing Road
BridgeprojectsunderE&ISchemes.
GrantinaidforvariousRoads/BridgesProjectsunderCentralPlanSchemeviz
StrategicRoads,RoadsCommunicationinsensitiveborderareasandtribaland
dacoitproneareas.
ProcurementofmaterialforStates/UTsundernationalHighwayAccidentRelief
Scheme.
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4. ConcurrencetotheproposalforPurchaseofMachinery&Equipment:
a) Purchase of machinery by the Central Government for executing the national

HighwayWork.
b) Grant of Grantinaid/loan assistance to States/UTs for purchase of machinery for
executingtheNHworks.
5. Disposal /condemnation of equipment on becoming unserviceable/out of economic use

underRoadsWing.
6. Writeoffoflossesofstoresetc.
7. VettingofamendmentstovariousActs/RulesvizRTCActandNHRules.
8. SettingupofvariousCorporations/Authorityetc.
9. Approval for entertainment expenses, gifts, laying foundation stone, inauguration

ceremonies,printingofgreetingcards,etc.
NHAI
10. (i)ReleaseoffundsunderNH(O),ExternallyAidedProjects,LoanstoNHAI.
(ii)VettingofAuditPara
(iii)ApprovalofPIB/PPPACproposalsforNHDPandotherprojects.
(iv)ConcurrenceofBudgetofNHAIasperNHAIAct.
11. According Concurrence to the proposals in the Note for Cabinet/CCI relating to various
projects.
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IROADSWING
MAJORROADPROJECTSINPROGRESS
A.
NATIONALHIGHWAYSDEVELOPMENTPROJECT(NHDP)
TheNationalHighwayshaveatotallengthof79,243kmandserveasthearterialnetworkof
thecountry.ThedevelopmentofNationalHighwaysistheresponsibilityoftheGovernmentof
India. The Government of India has launched major initiatives to upgrade and strengthen
NationalHighwaysthroughvariousphasesofNationalHighwaysDevelopmentproject(NHDP).
Theprojectisbeingimplementedinsevenphasesstatusofwhichason31.10.2012isasperthe
tableAnnexed(AnnexureV).
B. There are also Ongoing Special Projects/Programmes for specific areas like Special
ProgrammeforNorthEastandLeftWingExtremismAffectedareasasfollows:
(I) IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD CONNECTIVITY (NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND STATE ROADS) IN

LEFTWINGEXTREMISM(LWE)AFFECTEDAREAS
CCEA approved the Road Requirement Plan (RRP) on 26.02.2009 for improvement of road
connectivityinLeftWingExtremism(LWE)affectedareasof34Districtsin8States.Original
RRPenvisages development of 1202 km National Highways and 4363 km State Roads (total
5565km)to2laneatacostofRs.7300crore.
8 States namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh,

Maharashtra,OrissaandUttarPradeshareinvolvedintheprogramme.
CCSapprovedtheproposalforinclusionofadditionalworksfor742.50kmlengthcostingRs.
950croreagainstsavingsinRRPon20.06.2010.
RRPnowinclude5477kmlength(1126kmNHs&4351kmStateRoads).
207proposalscovering5477kmlengthandcostingRs.7300crorehavebeentakenup.
(ii)SPECIALPROGRAMMEFORNORTHEAST
PhaseAandArunachalPradeshPackageofRoadsandHighwaysofSpecialAcceleratedRoad
DevelopmentProgrammeinNERegion(SARDPNE)covering6418kmatR.33,472croreshas
beentakenup.
PreparationofDPRof3723kmtobecoveredinthePhaseBofSARDPNEhasbeenapproved.
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ProjectZonesinRoadsWingare:
NH1Section(ProjectZoneP1)
JurisdictionChandigarh,Haryana,H.P,J&K,Punjab.
JurisdictionDelhi,U.P&Uttarakhand.
JurisdictionAndaman&NicobarIslands,Bihar,Jharkhand&WestBengal.
JurisdictionDaman&Diu,Gujarat,&Rajasthan.
JurisdictionChhattisgarh,MadhyaPradesh&Orissa.
JurisdictionGoa,Karnataka&Maharashtra.
JurisdictionAndhraPradesh,Kerala,LakshadweepIslands,Puducherry,&TamilNadu.
ProjectZoneNERAlleightStatesofNorthEasternRegionincludingSARDP,NE.**
ExternallyAidedProjects(includingPIC)**
LeftWingExtremismAffectedAreas(LWE)**
NHDPPhaseIV**
**Thesearespecialzonesdealingwithspecificprojectsandthedetailsoffunctionsare
givenseparately.
MaindutiesoftheabovementionedSection/ProjectZonesare:
1.Allprojectsrelatedtoworkintheirjurisdictioni.e.fromconceptualizationtocompletionof
projects and handling of all projects related queries. Audit Para, Parliament questions,
inspection report/PAC references/Consultative Committee items, VIP references, RTI
applicationsetc.pertainingtoNHsaswellasotherroads.
2. Regularinspectionandmonitoringofallongoingworksintheirjurisdictionincludingthricea
yearmonitoringofprojectswiththeircounterpartsintheStatesasperschedulefixedbythe
Planning and Monitoring Zone and provide all the information related to monitoring of
projectstothePlanningZone.
3. FeasibilitystudiesofNewlydeclaredNHsasperstandardTORintheirrespectiveStatesi.e.
appointmentofConsultants.
4. BOT projects for development and maintenance of NHs including all ongoing BOT projects
andexternallyaidedprojects.
5. DevelopmentandMaintenanceofallNHsincludingBridgesintheStates/UTs.
6. Sanctionoforiginal/revisedestimates,flooddamagesandSpecialrepairs,maintenanceand
repairforNHsandtendersetc.
7. ProcessingofCCEA/EFC/PIBcases/Arbitration/Courtcases.
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8. RegionalOfficers/EngineerLiaisonOfficersreports.
9. ExecutionoflicensedeedsinrespectofPetrolPumps,waterpipelines,cables,etc.
10. Matters related to projects entrusted to Border Roads Organization, if any, in respective
States.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ProjectZoneNERAlleightStatesofNorthEasternRegionincludingSARDP,NE.
Submission of Original & Revised Estimates for different stretches of 2 laning of National
Highways, State Highways and other roads in Arunachal Pradesh under Arunachal Pradesh
Package and sanctioning of the above estimates are to be executed on BOT basis/PWD
ArunachalPradeshandBRO.
HandlingofParliamentaryMattersvizStarred&UnstarredQuestions,othermatterserc.
VIPreferencesetc.
SubmissionandreplyingtoapplicationsunderRighttoInformationAct,2005.
SupplyofinformationtoPlanning&MonitoringZone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
ExternallyAidedProjects(includingPIC)
Policy matters , monitoring and liaison with multilateral agencies relating to all
externallyaidedprojects.
Policymattersrelatingtocontractdocumentsforcivilworkcontracts.
Matters relating to Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) and National
InstituteofConstructionManagementandResearch(NICMAR).
Work relating to Roads under the purview of Border Area Development Project,
IntegratedCheckPost(ICP).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
LeftWingExtremismAffectedAreas(LWE)
LWESectiondealwithDevelopmentofRoadsinLeftWingExtremism(LWE)affectedareasin
thecountry.TheNaxaliteaffectedStatesareAndhraPradesh,Bihar,Chattisgarh,Jharkhand,
MadhyaPradesh,Maharashtra,OrissaandUttarPradesh.Maindutiesofthesectionareas
below:
Allprojectsrelatedtoworkintheirjurisdictioni.e.fromconceptualisationtocompletionof
projects and handling of all project related queries,, Audit paras, Parliament Question,
inspectionreportandRTIrelatedapplications.
Sanctionoriginal/revisedestimatesforNHs/StateRoadsandTendersetc.
ProcessingofCCEA,EFC,SFCcases.
RegionalOfficers/EngineeringLiaisonOfficersReport.
NHDPPhaseIV
Two laning with paved shoulders of Beawar Gomti Section of NH8(Km 58.245177.00)
NonNHDPprojectinRajasthanandsubsequentfourlaningthereof.
Up gradation/Strengthening of about 4500 Kms of single/intermediate/two lane National
Highways to two lane with paved shoulders NHDP Phase IVA & IV B on BOT(Toll) and
BOT(Annuity)basisthroughStateGovts.
Themainworksrelatingtoaboveareasunder:
(i)
identificationofnewstretchesforNHDPPhaseIV
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(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
Advertisementsfortenders.
Calling and opening of bids for appointment of technical consultants, legal
consultants,independentengineers,etc.
Evaluationofbids/tenders.
Signingofagreement.
SigningofMOUwithStateGovts.
Paymenttonewspaperagenciesandvariousconsultants.
Examinationofestimatesandissueofsanctionletters.
Examinationoffeasibilityreports.
ProcessingofLandAcquisitionnotifications.
ProcessingofTollnotifications.
Monitoringofprogressofprojects.
ParliamentQuestions/VIP/PMO/CabinetreferencesandRTIcases.
NOTE: All Parliament Questions related to construction and operation of all

Highways and all matters relating to Projects after the Award of the Project
includingVIPreferences,ParliamentQuestions,AuditParasetcwillbehandledby
theconcernedProjectZone.
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PLANNING&MONITORING(P&M)SECTION
1. Normal Planning works (Five Year Plan and Annual Plan of Central Sector Roads, Longterm
Plans,WorkingGroupsforFiveYearPlans)includingallocationoffunds.
2. Policymattersrelatingtogeneralissuesofroaddevelopmentsuchasresourcesmobilization
andfinancingandotherpolicymattersexceptthosementionedinthedutiesofCE(PIC).
3. AllmattersrelatingtoNHActsandNHRules.AgreementsbetweentheCentralandtheState
Governments.
4. MattersrelatingtoIRCC.
5. RibbonDevelopmentandGenerallegalandconstitutionalissuesaffectingallclassesofroads.
6. Declaration fixing alignment, entrustment and transfer with regard to National Highways to
the State Governments, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Border Roads
Organisation(BRO).
7. ProjectpreparationforfourlaningincludingappointmentofConsultants.
8. Misc work relating to references relating to foreign countries such as agreement, treaties,
meeting with foreign Govt/bodies ASIAN HIGHWAYS, SAARC, ESCAP, PIARC, IRC, IABSE,
membership with National and international organizations and associations & Road
developmentinforeigncountries.(OverallcoordinationintheMinistrywillbewithICWing)
9. Allmattersincludingadministrationgrantsappointments,meetingnomination/deputationof
engineers to trainings, seminars workshops, conferences etc. in India and abroad including
JICA(Bilateral with Japan) training and CRRI (except budget). ( In the case of participation in
training programmes in India and abroad, of the officers and staff of this Ministry and , its
attached /subordinate/regional offices, associate offices, autonomous bodies and PSUs, the
decisionsonnominationswillbetakenbyAdmn/EsttWing.)
10.All matters including administration, grants, appointments, meeting and training (except
Budget) in respect of National Institute for Training of Highways Engineering (NITHE) since
renamedasIndianAcademyofHighwayEngineers(IAHE).
11.General references relating to State Roads, Advisory Committees, Meeting, Nomination to

CentralTeams,ToolsandLegislation.
12. Misc reference relating to National Capital Region, National Commission on Urbanisation,
FloodControlproblemsaffectingRoads&Bridges.
13. CollectionandcompilationofmaterialforAnnualReportoftheMinistryinrespectofRoads
Wing.
14. SecretaryPWD/ChiefEngineersMeeting,ZonalCouncilMeetingsReferencerelatingthereto.
15. MattersrelatingParliamentaryConsultativeCommitteemeeting.
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16. PolicymatterrelatingtoCRFandroadsofEconomic&InterStateImportance.
17. CompilationandsubmissionofvariousreturnsrelatingtoProgrammeImplementationetc.
18. CoordinationworkexceptforNHAI/Audit/CAGParas.
19. CoordinationofParliamentarymattersinrespectofRoadsWing.
20. AllParliamentQuestions(includingassurances)andVIPreferencesreceivedonthesubjects
dealtwithbyP&MSection.
21. ConveyingNOCtovariousStateGovernmentsMinisters/Officersvisitforabroad.
22. WorkrelatingtoNationalHighwaysTribunals
23. WorkrelatingtoreviewandmonitoringofLandAcquisition,Environment,Forest,wildLife
clearancesmatters/policyissues.Review&MonitoringofNationalHighwaysprojects.
24. TheSectionisalsohandlingandthefollowingActs:
1. NationalHighwaysact1956andrulesframedthereunder.
2. CRFAct,2000andtherulesframedthereunder.
3. ThecontrolofNationalHighways(Land&Traffic)Act2002andtheotherActsandrulesthere
under.
Notes: The subject indicated at S.No. 3,22,23 and 24.1 will fall within the purview of Land
Acquisition Wing and for these subjects P&M Section will render secretariat assistance to Land
AcquisitionWing.
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SR&T(R)&(B)SECTION
TASKUNDERROADSR&T(R)
1. Identifying Research/Study areas and sanction of schemes pertaining to roads including

culverts.
2. PlanningmonitoringandbudgetcoordinationofallschemesofStandardandResearchinRoads
Wing.
3. Monitoring of ongoing R&D Schemessstudy and finalization of inception reports/interim
reports,draftfinalreportsandfinalreportsandrelatedmatters,fundreleaseetc.
4. CoordinatingtheCommitteeworksofSTAC(R&RT)andSubCommitteeofSTAC
5. Works related to review of specifications and preparation of manual and rate of analysis for
bituminouspavementlayersfinancedbyWorldbank.
6. Preparation of Standard Data Book for Schedule of Rate (SOR) and its updation in respect of
roadsandbridges.
7. Dealing of references from States/Project Zones/others etc pertaining to interpretation of
specifications,standardsguidelinesetc.
8. LiaisonwithIRCHRBIMRABISandothercommitteesrelatedtoroadsinfrastructure.
9. Scrutiny of documents of Highway Standard and Specification (HSS) & Committee of IRC and
commentsbythemembersfordiscussioninHSSCommitteeandIRCcouncilmeetingsateach
stageandfinalizationofdocumentsforapprovalbyConvener,HSSandDG(RD).
10.Dissemination of research findings for field application and preparation o research digest of
completedresearchschems.
11.Issuingguidelines/circularsonspecifications,policymatters.
12.Scrutiny of feedback received from various agencies and issue amendments to existing
specificationswherevernecessary.
13.Propagationofnewtechnologies&techniquesinHighwaysector.
14.Preparation of Basic notes in the matter related to sustainable road infrastructure including
energyefficiency,pavementperformanceetc.
15.ProvideadvicetovariousMinistries/Agenciesonthemattersrelatedtoroadsinfrastructures.
16.Framingreply/materialforreplytoVIPreferences/ParliamentQuestions.
17.DealingwithMiscellaneousreferencereceivedfromvariousforums/agencies.
18.RepresentingtheDepartmentindifferentInterMinisterialCommittee,etc
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TASKUNDERBRIDGESR&T(B)
WorkrelatingtoStandardizationandResearchworkspertainingtoBridges.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
LiaisonwithIRCintechnicalmattersrelatingtobridges.
Empanelmentofsupplierofspecializedbridgecomponentsi.e.expansionJoints&bearings.
MattersrelatedtoNCCBM.
EmpanelmentofconsultantsforRoad&Bridgeworks.
IssueoftechnicalcircularsrelatingtoBridges.
TechnicalPresentations.
TASKUNDERT&T
1. Identifying the Research/Study areas and sanction of schemes related to engineering

aspects.
2.
3.
4.
5.
MonitoringofongoingschemesstudyandfinalizationofInceptionReports.
Policy framework for control of NH land (Ribbon Development, Access to NH,
accommodationofutilityetc.)
PassengerorientedwaysideAmenities/waysidefacilitieslikelaybye,retailoutlets,approach
roadsetc.
Road Safety Measures/PracticesDestination Boards, Traffic Layout, Intersection/Junctions,
PolicyonHoardings,OverheadSigns,TrafficSigns.
6. TrafficCensusDataCollectionformStates,PreparationofDataBaseandanalysis.
7. HighwaysCapacityAugmentationStudies.
8. DevelopmentofHighwaysManagementsystem.
9. StudyandPreparationofGuidelinesforExpressways.
10. Scrutinyofproposals/drawingsofCheckBarriers,Intersections,TollPlazaetc.
11. StandardsandSpecificationfortrafficrelateditems.
12.GreeningofNationalHighways/plantationetc.
13.Issuingguidelines/circularsonT&Trelatedmatters.
14.Disseminationofresearchfindingforfieldapplicationandpreparationofresearchdigestof
completedresearchschemes.
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15.Casesrelatedtoextraandoverdimensionalconsignments.
16.PrivateSectorParticipationofroadSigns/Waysideamenities.
17.RoadUserCostStudies.
18.Dealing of references from States/Project Zones/others executing agencies/Road Transport

Wing.
19.VIPreference/Parliament/Question/
Budgeting.
20.WorkingGrouponAccidentsandInjuryPreventionandsimilarCommitteesonimplementation
ofTrafficSafety.
21.TrafficEngineeringCommitteeofIRC.
1.
2.
3.
4.
TASKUNDERROADSR&T(BD)
CheckingthedesignofvariousmajorbridgesonNationalHighways.
Processingofestimatesforrehabilitationofmajorbridgesmorethan500mlength.
VariouscasesregardingbridgesasandwhenreferredbyProjectZones.
StudyofBridgeManagementsSystem.
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MECHANICALSECTION
(a) Inductionofappropriatemodern/emergingtechnologyforthemechanizationofconstruction
andmaintenanceofNationalHighways.
(b) Developingandproposingoverallpoliciesandshorttermandlongtermstrategicplansforthe
introduction of New technologies in the Highways Sector to promote and enhance the
MechanizationintheHighwaysSector.
(c) ProcuringandprovidingcentralmachinestothelessendowedStatesagainsttheirdemand,
for a specific purpose which is justifiable, for mechanized construction, timely completion of
worketc.
(d) FormulationofGuidelinesforvariousroadconstructionequipmentmanufacturedthroughthe
MechanisationcommitteeoftheIndiaRoadsCongress.
(e) PromotingcoordinationandcollaborationbetweentheMinistryandtheStategovernmentand
nongovernmental organizations and institutions as well as the private sector to mobilize
mechanicalresourcesforpromotingandenhancingthemechanizationintheHighwaysSector.
(f) Setting measures (specifications and standards) to followup monitor and assess the factors
that affect the quantity, quality and safety measures for the road & bridge works in
coordination with the relevant stakeholders including government and public and private
sectorsandincorporatethemintoMinistrysStandardsandSpecifications.
(g) Evaluationoftechnicalproposalsandformulationofspecificationsofequipmentsandsystems
beingprocuredbytheRoadTransportDivision.
(h) Actingasatechnicalknowhowdissipationcentre.VariousinputsforRoadSafetyequipments.
(i) ProvidinginputstotheNationalCouncilsfortheindigenousgrowthandimportofequipments
usedinRoadSector.
(j) UseofCentralmachinesforthepurposeofDisasterManagement.
(k) InspectionofContractorsplantandmachinerybyatechnicalcommittee,toassesstheirfitness
foritsutilisationfortheconstructionofHighways.
(l) RevisionofHirechargesformachinesbeingusedbythecontractorsforconstructionwork.
(m) Monitoringofperformanceandutilizationofnewtechnologicalequipmentssuppliedtothe
State PWDs. For the inspection of Bridges, Mobile Bridge Inspection Unithas been procured
and supplied to the States and currently the utilization and performance is being monitored.
To prevent overloading of National Highways, Ministry has procured Weighin Motion cum
AutomaticTrafficcountercumClassifieronalpilotbasisandcurrentlycocoordinatingwiththe
Stateandfirmsfortheirinstallation.
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(n) UpdatingtheinventoryrecordofcentralmachinesandreconciliationwithPhysicalverification
reportsofcentralmachineswithStatePWDs.
(o) UpdatingtheAssetsReport.
(p) DealingwithParliamentquestion/Assurances,VIPcases/RTIcasesetc.
(q)CorrespondencewithIndianRoadsCongress/NHAIforthemattersrelatedtoRoadandBridge
machinery.
(r)SanctionofMaintenance&RepairestimatesagainsttheusageofcentralmachinesbytheState
PWD.
(s)TransferofcentralmachinesfromoneStatetoanotherStatefortheireffectiveutilization.
(t)SettlementofAuditParas.
(u)The central machines which have completed their useful life, are not in good condition and
undertaking repairs on the machine shall not be economical, are being downgraded and
condemned as per Ministrys circular. The machines which are old/surplus/obsolete are also
disposedoffasperMinistryscircular.
(v)ProcessingofCustom/ExciseExemptioncertificatesforexternallyaidedprojectsofWorldBank
andADB.
(w)ProcessingofcustomExemptioncertificatesinrespectoftwoitemsoutof21goodsspecifiedin
thecustomnotification,requiredfortheconstructionofroads.
(X)Acting as a representative of the Ministry for matters relating to the central machines like
inspection,maintenance,monitoringitsperformance,condemnationofmachines,watchingthe
recoveryofhirecharges,maintaining/updatinginventoryetc
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WORKS&ACCOUNTSSECTION
1.PreparationofAnnualBudgetinrespectof:
(a) NationalHighway(Original)worksinthevariousStates.
(b) MaintenanceandrepairofNationalHighways.
(c) CentralRoadFundWorks
(d) GrantsinaidforStateRoadsofEconomicorInterStateimportance,BorderRoads(Strategic
Roads).
(e) PerformanceBudget.
2.Allotment/paymentstoStateGovts.Inrespectof:
(a)NationalHighway(Original)worksinthevariousStates.
(b)MaintenanceandRepairofNationalHighways.
(c)CentralRoadFundWorks
(d)GrantsinaidforStateRoadsofEconomicorInterStateimportance,BorderRoads(Strategic
Roads).
(e)Expenditurecontrolthroughthemediumofmonthlyexpenditurereturns.
3.Appropriationaccountsrelatingto:
(a) NationalHighway(original)worksinthevariousStates.
(b) MaintenanceandrepairofNationalHighways.
(c) CentralRoadFundWorks.
Roads).
4.CasesrelatingtoregularizationofexcessexpenditureoverthesanctionedGrantsinrespectof:
(a) NationalHighways(Original)worksinthevariousStates.
(b) MaintenanceandRepairofNationalHighways.
(c) CentralRoadFundworks.
Roads)andRuralRoads.
5. Annual Statement of Expenditure in respect of State Roads of InterState or economic

importance,BorderRoads(StrategicRoads).
6.QuarterlyStatementofExpenditureinrespectofNH(Original)works,maintenance&repairsof
NHsandStateRoadsofeconomicorInterStateimportanceandStrategicRoads.
7. Maintenance of Accounts Registers and posting of sanctions issued by Work Section in the
Expenditureregistersinrespectof:
(a)NationalHighway(original)worksinthevariousStates
(b)CentralRoadFundWorks.
(c)Grantinaid for StateRoads of Economic or interState importance, BorderRoads
(StrategicRoads)andruralroads.

8.Reconciliationofexpenditure.
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9. Quarterly statement of expenditure in respect of Central Road Fund Works and connected
matters.
10. CalculationofStatewise/UTwiseaccrualsoffundsunderCentralRoadFund.
11. CoordinationofC&AGAuditParasinrespectofRoadsWing.
12. Coordination of work relating to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Road Transport &
TourisminrespectofRoadsWing.
13. PostingofsanctionsinrespectofworksfinancedfromCentralRoadFundintherespective
expenditureregisters.
14. ReleaseoffundsfortheR&DschemesforPlanSchemesandpreparationofBillsthereof.
15. PreparationandsubmissionofbillstoPAO(NH)underdifferentHeadsofAccountssuchas
release of payment to NHAI, Indian Road Congress, NITHE, CRRI and some International
Organisations,preparationofofTA/DABillsinrespectoftechnicalstafffortraining/seminarsand
foreigntoursforattendinginternationalseminaretc.
16. IssueofForm16toprivatefirmsfromwhomincometaxisdeductedbyW&ASectionfrom
theirbills.
17. MaintenanceofExpenditureControlRegisterfortheHeadsofAccountsforwhichbillsare
preparedbyW&ASectionandpresentedtoPAO(NH).
18. InteraccountTransferofFundsprovidedundertheschemesofPermanentBridgeFeeFund
andCentralFundtodifferentfunctionalHeadsofAccountssoastoenabletheirutilisationduring
aparticularyear.
19. ReappropriationofFundprovidedunderdifferentheadsoftheDemandforGrantsuchas
MH2552and4552todifferentfunctionalHeads.
20. PreparationofMonthlyExpenditurePlaninrespectofRoadsWing.
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JTRANSPORTRESEARCHWING
FunctionsandActivitiesofTransportResearchWing
TransportResearchWing(TRW)wasestablishedin1963.TRWisinvolvedincollection,
compilationdisseminationandanalysisofdataonRoads,RoadTransport,RoadAccidents,cargo
trafficthroughwaterbornetransportmode,Shipping,ShipBuildingandShipRepairingandinland
Water Transport I.e. subjects which pertain to the Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of Road
Transport&Highways.Besidesitisresponsibleforrenderingnecessaryresearchanddatasupport
tothevariouswingsoftheMinistryofShippingandMinistryofRoadTransport&Highwaysfor
policyplanningintransportsector.
RoadandRoadTransportSectors
Transport Research Wing collects data on the road and road transport sectors including road
accidentsfromnearly280sourceagenciesspreadacrossStatesandUnionTerritories(UTs).
Road Sector: This involves collection of data on type and road length from a large number of
sourceagencies.SomeoftheimportantsourceagenciesincludeNationalHighwaysAuthorityof
India. State department of Urban Development/Municipalities. Military Engineering Services
Head quarters, Regional heads of Railway zones; Major port Trusts; State Maritime Boards;
State Departments of Forests, State Irrigation Departments, State Electricity Boards, Sugarcane
Authorities; Coal PSUs; Steel Authority of India; State department of Panchayats/Rural
DevelopmentDepartmentofRuralDevelopment(GovernmentofIndia).
Road Transport: This involves collection compilation and analysis of data on motor vehicles,
structureandratesofmotorvehicletaxesfromvarioussourceagenciesspreadacrossStatesand
UnionTerritories(UTs).TheinformationisbeingcollectedfromStateTransportCommissioners
Office/State Transport Department; State departments of Ffinance (for Passenger Tax/Goods
Tax); Planning commission (for plan outlays and expenditure); Society for India Automobile
Manufacturers (SIAM); Director General/Inspector General of Police of States/UTs and
SuperintendentofPoliceofmajorcities(fordataonroadaccidents);Besidesdataiscollectedon
physical and financial performance from 47 State Road Transport Undertakings. The data is
disseminatedtotheusersthroughthefollowingpublications:
1.BasicRoadStatisticsofIndia(Annual)ItcontainsStatewisedataonroadlengthfor
variouscategoryofroadnationalhighways,statehighways,otherPWDroads,urbanroads,
ruralroadsandprojectroadsgivingdetailsoftypeofsurfaceandwidth/laningofsuchroads,
whereveravailable.
2. Road Transport Year Book earlier known as Motor Transport Statistics of India
(Annual) it is the primary source of information/data on number of registered motor
vehicles,applicableratesofmotorVehiclestaxespassengerandgoodstransportrevenue
realized from Motor Vehicles Tax, fines commercial vehicle fees, physical and financial
performanceofStateRoadTransportUndertaking(SRTUs),roadaccidents,nationalpermits
forgoodsvehiclesdriversandconductorslicencesissuedstatewiseandatadisaggregated
level;planoutlaysandexpenditureontheroadtransportsectorannualproductionandsales
ofmotorvehicles.
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3. Review of physical and Financial Performance of State Road Transport Undertaking

(QuarterandAnnual)Thispublicationprovidesinformationonbothphysicalandfinancial
performanceofindividualSRTUsintermsofvariousfinancial,operationalandproductivity
parameters like net profit/loss, revenue per km/ cost per km, breakup of operating and
nonoperating costs, fuel efficiency staff productivity, vehicle productivity, staffbus ratio,
fleetutilizationratioetc.
4. Road Accidents in India (Annual) It contains statewise and select citywise data on
various facets of road accidents in India including number of fatal accidents, number of
personskilledandinjured,majorcausesofroadaccidentsinIndia,internationalcomparison
ofroadtrafficinjuriesanddeathsroadsafetyinitiativesofGovernmentofIndia.
Committee/subCommittee set up by the M/o Road Transport & Highways TRW is closely
involved with important policy matters in the road transport sector. A SubCommittee under
Adviser(TR)wassetupbytheMinistryofRoadTransport&HighwaystoformulatedraftRules
undertheCarriagebyRoadAct2007.TheSubCommitteewasservicedbyTRW,framingminutes
ofvariousmeetings;officersofTRWwereinvolvedindeliberationanddiscussionswiththestake
holders.TheReportoftheSubCommitteeundertheChairmanshipAdviser(TR)toframeRules
underCarriagebyRoadAct,2007wassubmittedinOctober2008.TRWwasactivelyinvolvedin
work related to streamlining the National permit system in the country under the
Committee/Core Group set up respectively under Secretary (RT&H) and Principal
Secretary(Transport), Government of Uttar Pradesh. Carriage by Road Rules have since been
framed.NationalPermitSystemisalsobeingimplemented.
OtherMajorActivitiesofTransportResearchWing:
(i)Preparationoftechnicalandanalyticalpapers/notes,asandwhenrequiredfortheuseof
theMinistryofRoadTransport&highwaysinvariousexpertCommitteesandCommissions.
(ii) Assist in selection of research studies, funded by the Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways,providinganalysisandfeedbackonthereportsofassignedstudies.
(iii) Coordination and supply of data to Central Statistical Organisation(CSO) and other
Central/StateGovernmentorganisationsinrespectofRoadandRoadTransportSectors.
(iv)TRW is also actively involved in various WorkingGroups/SubGroups constitutedby the
Planning Commission in respect of Five Year Plans, National Transport Development Policy
Committee,etc.
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ORGANISATION CHART OF THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Annexure I
MINISTER (RT&H,S)
MOS (RT&H,S)
SECRETARY (RT&H)
Addl. Secretary
& FA
DG (RD) & SS
JS (Transport)
Principal (CCA)
ADG-I
JS (Highways, LA
& Coord)
CE
(Mon.)
JS (Estt, IC,
O&M, RTI, Toll &
Parliament
DS (Finance)
ADG-II
Coord. I
CE (SR&T)
(Roads)
CE (P-8)
NE
(SARDP (NE)
ADG-III
(Vacant)
Coord.II
CE
(Planning)
CE (P-4) Daman & Diu,

Gujarat, Rajasthan
CE, IC (S&R)
(Bridge)
Vacant
CE (P-6) Goa,
Karnataka,
Maharashtra
Advisor (Transport)
CE (Mech.)
CE (P-7) AP,
Kerala, Lakshadweep,
Puducherry,
Tamil Nadu
Coord.III
CE (P-1) J&K,
HP, Punjab,
Haryana and
Chandigarh
CE (P-2)
Delhi,
Uttarakhand,
U.P
CE (P-3),
A&N, Bihar,
Jharkhand,
WB
CE (P-5)
Chattishgarh,
MP, Orrisa
CE (LWEA)
CE (EAP, PIC)
CE (NHDP-IV)
CE (Special
Project
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CONTENTS

In theRoadswing,apartfromthe DG(RD)&SS,there arethreeAdditionalDirectors General

1. Budget Section(in respect of monitoring &

2. LIST OF SUBJECTS BEING DEALT WITH BY VARIOUS SECTIONS/DESKS/UNITS OF MINISTRY OF

The Government is setting up a transport hub at Railmagra, Rajasthan on a pilot basis so as to

5. Collection of road accident data from State Govts/UT, Administrations, Metropolitan

Parliamentary matters, Coordination with NHAI in regard to proposals for foreign

Matters pertaining to grant of permission for medical treatment/investigations from

Compilation of Annual Immovable Property Returns in respect of GroupA and GroupB

12. Preparation and furnishing of periodical returns/reports to the concerned

Sending nominations for deployment of Invigilators/Supervisors for the conduct of

1. Cadre administration and establishment matter of Group A Technical Officers of

4. Work relating to medical claims for reimbursement, including appointment of AMAs,

1. Matters relating to appointment of Chairman and Members of the National Highways

2. Matters relating to extension of tenure of deputation of Chief General Managers (CGM),

Duties & Responsibilities of Liaison Officer (Vide Annexure to DOP&Ts OM

(vi) Conducting annual inspection of the reservation registers/rosters maintained in the

2. Work relating to payment of bills for Hospitality, Publications, Telephones, Telephone

6. Work relating to purchases/repairs of vehicles of Regional Offices and hiring of office

8. Purchase and maintenance of electronic items including its accessories Calculators,

14. Maintenance/Upkeep of the Transport Bhawan. In this connection Meetings and

16. Work relating to modernization /repairs /additions /alterations/maintenance of

All the administrative matters pertaining to employees of Departmental Canteen like

Dealing of staff for the CR duty on rotational basis during holidays/Gazetted

Preparation of bills pertaining to Hospitality, Wages, Contingencies telephone Publication,

Maintenance of Expenditure under different heads of the Ministry. Reconciliation of

5. Monthly/bimonthly/half yearly reports relating to IT matters of Ministry of Personnel

3. To coordinate between Central Hindi Training Institutes, Department of Official language

4. Organizing meetings of various committees pertaining to implementation of official

10 . Annual Inspection of Sections/Regional Offices of the ministry with regard to

11. To formulate and implement other schemes/programmes to promote Official Language in

Scrutinizing proposals and offers relating to bilateral cooperation and Memorandum of

1. Reference from President Secretariat/VicePresident Secretariat/Prime Ministers

2. Matters pertaining to Cabinet Meetings, Cabinet Committee Meetings and Secretarys

6. All Parliament Question/Assurances received from other Ministries/Department where

8. Monitoring of disposal of References from PMO/Cabinet Secretariat etc and preparation

16. Coordination work relating to Submission of ATRs of Departmentrelated Parliamentary

b) Processing of cases seeking approval of original as well as Revised Estimates by

c) Release of funds to various sanctioned schemes including financial approval of

a) Purchase of machinery by the Central Government for executing the national

5. Disposal /condemnation of equipment on becoming unserviceable/out of economic use

9. Approval for entertainment expenses, gifts, laying foundation stone, inauguration

(I) IMPROVEMENT OF ROAD CONNECTIVITY (NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND STATE ROADS) IN

8 States namely Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh,

NOTE: All Parliament Questions related to construction and operation of all

11.General references relating to State Roads, Advisory Committees, Meeting, Nomination to

1. Identifying Research/Study areas and sanction of schemes pertaining to roads including

1. Identifying the Research/Study areas and sanction of schemes related to engineering

18.Dealing of references from States/Project Zones/others executing agencies/Road Transport

5. Annual Statement of Expenditure in respect of State Roads of InterState or economic

3. Review of physical and Financial Performance of State Road Transport Undertaking

ORGANISATION CHART OF THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

CE (P-4) Daman & Diu,

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