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Supreme Court Orders NHAI to Tackle Highway Encroachments with New Measures

The court mandates surveillance teams, a grievance portal, and SOPs for inspections, with compliance due in three months.

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Overview

  • The Supreme Court directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to implement measures to remove unauthorized occupations on highway lands.
  • State police-led surveillance teams must be formed to conduct regular highway patrolling, with compliance reports due within three months.
  • NHAI is required to establish a grievance redressal portal for highway-related complaints and promote the existing 'Rajmargyatra' app through multiple media channels.
  • A detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) must be issued for inspection teams, including methods to collect data on highway encroachments.
  • The directives stem from a PIL under the Control of National Highways Act, 2002, with the Supreme Court scheduling a compliance review for September 15, 2025.