For sui gas/ sewerage pipelines, optical fiber, petrol pumps/CNG/LPG (NOC for road cutting/ crossing)
Reform IDK645
DescriptionBefore: Businesses and utility service providers undertaking construction or infrastructure projects are required to obtain a Road Cutting NOC (Right of Way NOC) before carrying out any excavation, boring, or road crossing on public roads. The mandatory approval process under the Highway Act, 1959 introduces additional regulatory clearances, documentation, and coordination requirements, increasing project costs and timelines while potentially delaying the implementation of infrastructure and utility projects.
DepartmentCommunication and Works Department
Jurisdiction / LocationKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
SectorEnergy - Solar
Start Date04-02-2026
Target Deadline
Date Enacted
Implementation StatusIn Progress
Progress 0%
CCORR Direction
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