Gujarat High Court Issues Notice Over Narol-Sarkhej Highway Conditions

The Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and the city’s police commissioner.

This legal action follows a petition filed by Mr. Ajazkhan Pathan, a resident of Juhapura, concerning the deplorable condition of the Narol-Sarkhej highway and its adjoining service roads. Advocate K R Koshti, representing Mr. Pathan, highlighted the prolonged deterioration of the highway and the service lanes, emphasising the lack of responsiveness from authorities despite repeated pleas for restoration and maintenance. The petition underscores not only the physical dilapidation but also the hazardous consequences of unregulated traffic flow in a densely populated vicinity, contributing to a disturbingly high incidence of fatal accidents.

Beyond mere advocacy for infrastructural refurbishment, the petition advocates for comprehensive traffic management measures to mitigate risks and safeguard public welfare. The legal intervention underscores a pressing need for proactive governance and strategic infrastructure planning to address systemic deficiencies and ensure road safety for all stakeholders. This legal recourse signals a crucial juncture in the pursuit of accountable governance and public welfare, where judicial oversight serves as a catalyst for administrative responsiveness and policy reform. It reflects a broader imperative for collaborative action among civic authorities, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders to uphold standards of safety, efficiency, and accountability in urban infrastructure management.