Delhi-Kolkata by Road | NH2 (now called NH19) in full detail

saket77 · 21st March 2014, 17:00

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Hatchbacks and small sedans are not requisitioned. If you are driving a Q7 or Range Rover or similar, it would definitely not be touched either.

What about two wheelers like scooters & bikes? Are they targeted too?

In the meanwhile, I collected some information and found that the Govt. has the right to requisition private vehicles; however, first the Govt. & commercial vehicles are requisitioned. An interesting conversation cum article is here: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/h...ow/7938613.cms

Babuda · 21st March 2014, 18:45

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saket77;3395935]What about two wheelers like scooters & bikes? Are they targeted too?

In the badlands of UP & Bihar, anything is possible - including bicycles

drmohitg · 21st March 2014, 19:23

Is this some british raj diktat? How can they just take your vehicle. Sounds against the fundamental principal of democracy.

Sutripta · 21st March 2014, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Babuda

In the badlands of UP & Bihar, anything is possible - including bicycles

In the 'goodlands' of Calcutta also anythig is possible. Including flouting High Court orders regarding vehicle requisition.

During the last assembly elections, mobikes were requisitioned. IIRC, ADC's too.

Regards
Sutripta

saket77 · 21st March 2014, 22:31

I read somewhere that someone's Tata Safari was requisitioned forcefully. The owner had got fitted TV, sun shades and all those luxuries for his wife, since she was allergic to sunlight and moreover she needed the vehicle frequently to see the doctor. The owner then filed a suit against the officer who confiscated his vehicle. The court ruled in his favor and said that Govt. cannot 'forcefully' take away ones vehicle. Even after the ruling, his Safari was not returned. Due to this adamant behaviour of the officer, he was jailed! Justice finally served!
Though, we are going severely OT in this thread.

Sutripta · 22nd March 2014, 21:16

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Originally Posted by saket77

Due to this adamant behaviour of the officer, he was jailed! Justice finally served!

IIRC the 'jailing' was notional. The official was 'confined' on the court premises for a day while the court was in session.

Regards
Sutripta

saket77 · 23rd March 2014, 00:40

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Originally Posted by Sutripta

IIRC the 'jailing' was notional. The official was 'confined' on the court premises for a day while the court was in session.

Regards
Sutripta

Your version is absolutely correct Sutripta da, but for the respected, the term 'jailed' itself is worse than actually suffering the jail

Wanderers · 11th April 2014, 15:05

Hi SS-Traveller

This classic thread is great piece of information for Delhi- Kolkata Travelers and I made full use of it when i traveled in Nov-13 even though it was 4th time since 2006.
Thanks for keeping this thread alive & updated.

My Observation after 4 trips.

1. Well great roads are being made but nos of vehicles outplay the infrastructure growth. As a result the 4 laned GQ will soon get chooked & you cannot expect same average speed. This happened to NH-8 and no wonder Kanpur-Etawa is being 6 laned

2. In U.P & Bihar, you make bypass for example- Etawa bypass and soon the whole village/Kasba develop on both side of the bypass road. Roads are means of earning for many people. Soon it may happen to Allahabad bypass.

3. Other than Yamuna Expressway & Allahabad bypass, best average speed is obtained from Sasaram to Govindpur and from Burdwan/Palsit to Dankuni

4. Its high time they make 4 lane Pannagarh bypass. (surprisingly the only 2 laned portion on NH-2 or for that matter it may be on entire GQ) In fact NHAI should bypass entire Durgapur-Asansol as in this stretch, the NH-2 has been taken over as the City Main Road.

joybhowmik · 14th April 2014, 16:49

In the political / business environment it is unlikely that a brave step such as Durgapur to Asansol bypass project will ever be seen with favour. Precisely because of the State's unenviable land acquisition record. Future govt. will be very cautious in doing so.

For the Panagarh stretch, much of the surrounding land is owned by Defense. And that negotiation between NHAI, MoD, and the state has languished for long.

However what might work is for the agencies to construct flyovers in congested areas and major intetsections so that thru traffic is less impacted. Doing so would likely not require acquisition of extra land, only the eviction of squatters and encroachers.

himadrimondal · 14th April 2014, 22:11

Did Kolkata-Delhi-Rotang la-Kolkata on 24-03-14 and back on 03-04-014, this time with my new Thar. Found cops with election people just before Sasaram and Varanasi. Entry of all passenger cars were video recorded and luggage checked though just a general scan. Did not see any cops to get hold of cars for election duty.
The road on approach to Varanasi from kolkata side is still broken. Rest of the roads are good. The road between Kanpur to Agra has a lot of diversions, due to the construction of flyovers. May be one year down the line, kanpur to agra should be a cake walk.

Dry Ice · 15th April 2014, 10:14

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Originally Posted by himadrimondal

The road between Kanpur to Agra has a lot of diversions, due to the construction of flyovers. May be one year down the line, kanpur to agra should be a cake walk.

Absolutely! Or maybe, make that Kanpur to Delhi! With all this road widening work, I wish they also upgrade the Toll plazas on this stretch.

SS-Traveller · 15th April 2014, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Dry Ice

...make that Kanpur to Delhi!

Agra-Delhi via the Yamuna Expressway is now the road to use. The NH2 from Agra to Delhi will continue to degenerate, with growth of population along its length making sure that average speeds on this stretch reduce further over the coming years.

kapursaket · 15th April 2014, 17:43

High Time Construction and Development along the Indian Highways is banned in the interest of Safety and Security of both Drivers and Pedestrians.

Dry Ice · 16th April 2014, 11:32

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Agra-Delhi via the Yamuna Expressway is now the road to use. The NH2 from Agra to Delhi will continue to degenerate, with growth of population along its length making sure that average speeds on this stretch reduce further over the coming years.

Exactly what I meant. Kanpur - Agra on the 'widened' NH2, and Agra onward on the Yamuna Expressway.

joybhowmik · 29th May 2014, 22:28

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Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

On my 26th roadtrip one-way, between Delhi and Kolkata. The 26th since December 1988.

So is the trip starting tonight the 27th ? All the very best. Do let us know the conditions of the roads for others following later in June

21st March 2014, 19:23	#318
drmohitg Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Liverpool/Delhi Posts: 5,449 Thanked: 7,572 Times	re: Delhi-Kolkata by Road \| NH2 (now called NH19) in full detail Is this some british raj diktat? How can they just take your vehicle. Sounds against the fundamental principal of democracy.
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saket77 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: India Posts: 4,838 Thanked: 14,735 Times	re: Delhi-Kolkata by Road \| NH2 (now called NH19) in full detail I read somewhere that someone's Tata Safari was requisitioned forcefully. The owner had got fitted TV, sun shades and all those luxuries for his wife, since she was allergic to sunlight and moreover she needed the vehicle frequently to see the doctor. The owner then filed a suit against the officer who confiscated his vehicle. The court ruled in his favor and said that Govt. cannot 'forcefully' take away ones vehicle. Even after the ruling, his Safari was not returned. Due to this adamant behaviour of the officer, he was jailed! Justice finally served! Though, we are going severely OT in this thread.
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Wanderers BANNED Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Delhi-NCR Posts: 795 Thanked: 1,585 Times View My Garage	re: Delhi-Kolkata by Road \| NH2 (now called NH19) in full detail Hi SS-Traveller This classic thread is great piece of information for Delhi- Kolkata Travelers and I made full use of it when i traveled in Nov-13 even though it was 4th time since 2006. Thanks for keeping this thread alive & updated. My Observation after 4 trips. 1. Well great roads are being made but nos of vehicles outplay the infrastructure growth. As a result the 4 laned GQ will soon get chooked & you cannot expect same average speed. This happened to NH-8 and no wonder Kanpur-Etawa is being 6 laned 2. In U.P & Bihar, you make bypass for example- Etawa bypass and soon the whole village/Kasba develop on both side of the bypass road. Roads are means of earning for many people. Soon it may happen to Allahabad bypass. 3. Other than Yamuna Expressway & Allahabad bypass, best average speed is obtained from Sasaram to Govindpur and from Burdwan/Palsit to Dankuni 4. Its high time they make 4 lane Pannagarh bypass. (surprisingly the only 2 laned portion on NH-2 or for that matter it may be on entire GQ) In fact NHAI should bypass entire Durgapur-Asansol as in this stretch, the NH-2 has been taken over as the City Main Road.
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14th April 2014, 16:49	#324
joybhowmik Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 2,582 Times	In the political / business environment it is unlikely that a brave step such as Durgapur to Asansol bypass project will ever be seen with favour. Precisely because of the State's unenviable land acquisition record. Future govt. will be very cautious in doing so. For the Panagarh stretch, much of the surrounding land is owned by Defense. And that negotiation between NHAI, MoD, and the state has languished for long. However what might work is for the agencies to construct flyovers in congested areas and major intetsections so that thru traffic is less impacted. Doing so would likely not require acquisition of extra land, only the eviction of squatters and encroachers.
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himadrimondal BHPian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Kolkata Posts: 422 Thanked: 918 Times	Did Kolkata-Delhi-Rotang la-Kolkata on 24-03-14 and back on 03-04-014, this time with my new Thar. Found cops with election people just before Sasaram and Varanasi. Entry of all passenger cars were video recorded and luggage checked though just a general scan. Did not see any cops to get hold of cars for election duty. The road on approach to Varanasi from kolkata side is still broken. Rest of the roads are good. The road between Kanpur to Agra has a lot of diversions, due to the construction of flyovers. May be one year down the line, kanpur to agra should be a cake walk. Last edited by himadrimondal : 14th April 2014 at 22:15.
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kapursaket BANNED Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 122 Thanked: 124 Times	re: Delhi-Kolkata by Road \| NH2 (now called NH19) in full detail High Time Construction and Development along the Indian Highways is banned in the interest of Safety and Security of both Drivers and Pedestrians.
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