'We Can Neither Wait For Another Victim Nor Can We Let Roads Be Killing Fields': Kerala HC Directs NHAI To Fix Roads Within A Week
2 years, 4 months ago

'We Can Neither Wait For Another Victim Nor Can We Let Roads Be Killing Fields': Kerala HC Directs NHAI To Fix Roads Within A Week

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday directed the National Highway Authority of India to take immediate steps to rectify every road under their control without any further delay within one week from today.Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that steps should be taken to remove the potholes and craters on the road irrespective of whether that be on the National Highway, PWD Roads, or any other. The Kerala High Court on Monday directed the National Highway Authority of India to take immediate steps to rectify every road under their control without any further delay within one week from today. Justice Devan Ramachandran observed that steps should be taken to remove the potholes and craters on the road irrespective of whether that be on the National Highway, PWD Roads, or any other road under the control of the various Local Self Government Institutions. We can neither wait for another victim, nor can we let the roads of Kerala to be killing fields – whether it be under the NHAI, PWD or the Local Self Government Institutions.

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Rising road accident deaths in Kerala: Police, Motor Vehicles department to launch special traffic enforcement drive
1 week, 1 day ago

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The Hindu  

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Roads without potholes will be constructed in AP: HM Anitha
3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Live Law  

The Meghalaya High Court on Wednesday directed the National Highways Authority of India to repair or reconstruct the very badly damaged portion of NH-6 stretching about 5 km between Jowai and Ratacherra within two months. The Court further perused the report submitted by the Amicus Curiae in the matter which showed some portion of the highway NH-6 in a severely …

NHAI to de-entrust Madhavaram-Nallur stretch of Chennai-Tada NH
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Ensure lane traffic along Aroor-Thuravoor stretch of NH 66: Kerala HC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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Karnataka: Landslide Site Cleared; NHAI Report Pending for Road Reopen
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka: Landslide Site Cleared; NHAI Report Pending for Road Reopen

Deccan Chronicle  

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Youth injured in road accident moves court against NHAI
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Youth injured in road accident moves court against NHAI

The Hindu  

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NHAI corrected Thoppur Ghat road curve in Tamil Nadu, drivers relieved
5 months, 1 week ago

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New Indian Express  

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Issues related to NH widening in Kerala during monsoon to be sorted out
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Aroor-Thuravur elevated highway: HC raps Collector, NHAI for inconvenience caused to pedestrians, motorists
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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Aroor-Thurvavur elevated highway works: Kerala High Court flays NHAI
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Aroor-Thurvavur elevated highway works: Kerala High Court flays NHAI

The Hindu  

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Live Law  

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NGT slaps Rs 45 crore penalty on NHAI for violating rules
10 months, 1 week ago

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New Indian Express  

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NH66 widening in Kerala will be completed by 2025: PWD Minister Mohammed Riyaz
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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New Indian Express  

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NHAI takes traffic police’s help to end speeding on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
1 year, 1 month ago

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Hindustan Times  

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'Unacceptable In A Civilised Country': Meghalaya High Court Slams NHAI For Neglecting NH-6 Potholes, Deteriorating Roads
1 year, 2 months ago

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Live Law  

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‘Bengaluru-Mysuru highway flooded because villagers…’, Govt issues statement

Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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Bad roads dominate political debate in Kerala
2 years, 4 months ago

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The Hindu  

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'Are These Roads Glued To The Ground?' : Kerala High Court Slams Kochi Corporation Over Roads Being Damaged Amid Monsoon
2 years, 5 months ago

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Live Law  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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Live Law  

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3 years ago

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Live Law  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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Live Law  

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3 years, 7 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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4 years ago

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News 18  

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