Lok Sabha Question No. 46 (STARRED), answered on 2021-07-22
Subject: Illegal Weighing Bridges and Petrol Pumps on NH-6
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Vincent H Pala

## be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware of alleged existence of illegal weighing bridges and petrol pumps along the National Highway No-6 (NH-6) passing through the States of Assam and Meghalaya;
- (b) the  number  of  weighing  bridges  which  have  been  granted permission for setting up between Jorabad and Silchar on NH-6;
- (c) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  illegal  weighing bridges on NH-6 are creating a lot of obstruction in the flow of traffic; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to order a CBI inquiry to find out  the  officials,  if  any,  involved  in  grant  of  such  permission against the prescribed guidelines of the Ministry?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## (SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

- (a) to (d) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 46

## ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2021

## ILLEGAL WEIGHING BRIDGES AND PETROL PUMPS ON NH-6

## *46.  SHRI VINCENT H. PALA:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (D) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 46 ON 22 ND  JULY, 2021 ASKED BY SHRI  VINCENT  H.  PALA  REGARDING  'ILLEGAL  WEIGHING  BRIDGES AND PETROL PUMPS ON NH-6'

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- (a) The National Highway 6 starts from its junction with NH-27 near Jorabat in the State of Assam connecting Shillong, Dhaleshwar, Kanpui,  Aizawal,  Selling,  Lumtui,  Khawthlir,  Tuisen,  Neihdawn, Champai and terminating at Zokhawthar in the State of Mizoram. For all the Petrol Pumps along this Highway, In-Principle / Final approvals  have  been  issued.  The  status  about  notifications issued  by  Government  of  Meghalaya  and  access  permission granted in the State of Meghalaya are as under:

| Location of Weigh Bridge on NH 6 in the State of Meghalaya                                     | Status of Notification issued by State Government   | Status about grant of Access Permission   |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Weigh Bridge cum Check Post at Umtyra Village (Km. 111) (run by the Govt. of Meghalaya)        | Notified                                            | Granted                                   |
| Weigh Bridge cum Check Post at village (Km. 14+300 RHS) (run by the Govt. of Meghalaya).       | Notified                                            | Not Granted                               |
| Weigh Bridge cum Check Post at Umling village (Km. 15+320LHS) (run by the Govt. of Meghalaya). | Notified                                            | Not Granted                               |
| Weigh Bridge cum Check Post at Village (Km. 169+700) (run by the Govt. of Meghalaya).          | Notified                                            | Not Granted                               |
| Weigh Bridge cum Check Post at Village (Km. 138+350) (run by the Govt. of Meghalaya).          | Not Notified                                        | Not Granted                               |

There are also 5 Weigh Bridge along NH 6 in the State of Assam at Km 174.820, 174.900, 176.00, 178.315 & 179.600 (old chainages)  owned  by  private  owners.  For  these  Weigh  Bridges, no permission has been granted.

- (b)     Only one Weigh Bridge along Jowai-Ratacherra NH 6 at Umtyra Village at Km.111 has been granted access permission.
- (c) State Government has been informed about the damages to the Highway such as blockages of drains/culverts due to construction work carried out by State Government for installation of Weigh Bridges and Check Post on NH-6. It has also led  to  the  problem  of  waterlogging  on  the  Highway.  State Government of Meghalaya has been requested on many occasions to rectify all damages in order to avoid inconvenience and any road safety issues for road users. State Governments are requested  to  obtain  access  permission  for  remaining  Weigh Bridges.
- (d) Matter has already been taken up with State Government.

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