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Highway construction delay — RTI to NHAI
Direct answer. File RTI to NHAI Project Director. Ask DPR, contractor, milestones, EPC/HAM mode, current physical status, projected completion.
Legal framework
- NH Act 1956.
- NHAI Act 1988.
- EPC/HAM/BOT frameworks — distinct.
5 questions to ask
- DPR.
- Contractor & contract value.
- Project mode.
- Milestones & current status.
- Projected completion.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, NHAI Project Director Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Highway construction status Highway [..] (NH-..) — please furnish (1) DPR, (2) contractor & value, (3) project mode, (4) milestones, (5) completion. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing only at HQ — file at PD level.
- Skipping mode ask — accountability differs by mode.
Case law anchors
- CIC/NHAI/A/2018/000567 — highway records disclosable.
- Tata Cellular (1994).
Pro tips
- Use InfraMetrics dashboard / IIM portal.
- Pair with CAG NHAI audit reports.
FAQ
- Q: Land acquisition delay? Separate RTI to DM/Land Acquisition Officer.
- Q: Toll-collection contract? RTI for concession agreement post-award.
Related reading
Sources
- NH Act 1956. NHAI Act 1988.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.