The Whistle Blowers Protection Act and the Idea of Transparency
by Raj Krishna* and Alok Kumar**
National Highways Authority of India
MP High Court refuses to quash FIR against NHAI officials who failed to demonstrate ‘Good Faith’ in road maintenance/ditch closures
The Court stated that the applicants had not acted in good faith, as they failed to take necessary steps to maintain the road or close/regulate traffic despite knowing the hazardous condition.
‘AMPT Road to be in top condition’; Meghalaya HC directs State PWD to undertake complete overhauling
The Court also expressed its concern about the same excuse of rain being given by the State to justify the poor conditions of some of the roads, despite it being well known that Meghalaya is one of the wettest places in the world.
Kerala High Court directs Central and State Government to consider penalty against obstruction of free flow of traffic at toll plaza
The Court said that the National Highways Authority and the Concessionaire are bound to device ways and means to ensure smooth and uninterpreted flow of traffic through the Paliyekkara Toll Plaza with immediate effect.
Cabinet authorises NHAI to set up Infrastructure Investment Trust and monetize National Highway projects
The Union Cabinet, has given its approval to the proposal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizing the National Highways