This would be by privatisation of development process through build, operate and transfer (BOT) model. The State Highway Authority will be given powers to handle the development process.
Safety initiatives
At a Cabinet meeting held here on Monday, the issue regarding road safety and increasing number of accidents was discussed. The Cabinet took serious note of accidents on State roadways, which claim the lives of about 30 people a day.As a part of the Government effort to stem this problem, the Roads and Buildings Department has been directed to prepare a master plan that would outline the steps and funds required for this initiative.
A draft Bill to amend the Registration Act in the State was cleared by the Cabinet. This curbs registration of Government land by private parties. A section inserted into the act was struck down by the court, as it failed to define the document opposed to public policy. Now the Government has made rules under the Registration Act clearly defining the documents that are opposed to public policy.
