“3. Powers and functions by Highway Administrations.- (1) Subject to the provisions of the Act and the conditions or limitations imposed by the Central Government under the proviso to subsection (1) of section 3 of the Act, to the Highway Administration, it shall:
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(a) lay down policies and implementation framework for the Highway Administration consistent with the provisions of the Act;
(b) issue general orders for regulation of different types of traffic on National Highways under Chapter V of the Act;
(c) decide on the allocation of functions and responsibilities among different Highway Administration at different levels;
(d) issue executive orders/ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in respect of delivery of various services and enforcement of provisions of the Act and the rules and regulations from time to time;
(e) undertake periodical review and monitor the functioning of Highway Administration at different levels;
(f) any other functions and responsibilities assigned under the Act and the rules thereunder.
(2) Subject to the provisions under sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Act, the Highway Administration, shall:
a) be subject to the overall superintendence and control of the Highway Administration established under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Act.
b) undertake periodic review of the functioning of the Highway Administration at different levels in respect of delivery of services and ensure enforcement of all the Standard Operating Procedures and executive instructions issued by the Highway Administration.
c) issue executive orders/ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in respect of delivery of various services and enforcement of provisions of the Act and the rules and regulations from time to time;
d) issue specific orders for regulation of different classes of traffic on National Highways under Chapter V of the Act;
e) any other functions and responsibilities assigned under the Act and the rules thereunder.”