Roads in India
India has the second largest road network in the world comprising 3.3 million kms, which carries about 61% of the freight and 85% of the passenger traffic. India’s National Highways, with a total length of 65,569 kms, serve as the arterial network across the country and carries 40% of the road traffic. Private participation is allowed in the sector through construction contracts and on the Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis.
The Department of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Government of India is the nodal department administering the Road sector. The National Highways Authority of India is the implementing agency for National Highways programmes. 100% FDI under the automatic route is permitted for projects for construction and maintenance of roads, highways, vehicular bridges, toll roads etc.
CLG Road Infrastructure Practice
CLG offers clients a sophisticated and diverse road law practice, encompassing both transactional and regulatory matters. The team of lawyers and consultants at CLG work jointly to provide strategic advices on diverse ventures in the Road sector. CLG has been closely associated with expressway projects in India and the lawyers at CLG are experienced in assisting clients with negotiating/ drafting/ vetting project agreements relating to road projects. CLG has drafted a number of Agreements relating to the Road sector:-
- Concession Agreements
- Joint Operation and Maintenance Agreements
- Built, Operate and Transfer Agreements
- Consultancy Services on Trigger Events
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