Executive Summary:
This notification by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. This authorization is for land acquisition and related activities for the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway in Maharashtra, effective from the date of publication (February 20, 2015). It also supersedes previous notifications regarding this project, except for actions already completed or omitted.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
* Officers listed in column 2 of the schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Scope of Authorization:
* The authorization is specifically for the stretch of land detailed in column 3 of the schedule (km 0.000 to km 113.900 of the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway).
* This includes land related to districts, taluks, police stations, and villages mentioned in columns 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the schedule.
* The authorization covers building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the expressway.
Supersession of Previous Notifications:
* This notification supersedes previous notifications S.O. No. 795 E (dated April 26, 2011) and S.O 1451 E (dated June 5, 2013).
* The supersession does not affect actions already taken or omitted before this notification.
Schedule Details:
* The schedule provides a detailed list of the land, districts, taluks, police stations, and villages affected by the land acquisition for the expressway.
Impact Analysis:
Land Owners/Residents in Affected Areas:
* Impact: Land acquisition for the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway may affect ownership and residency.
* Action Required: Landowners and residents should be aware of the notification's details, including land surveys, compensation, and any relocation requirements.
Competent Authorities (Listed Officers):
* Impact: Increased responsibility to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to land acquisition.
* Action Required: These officers must understand their roles and responsibilities in the land acquisition process and adhere to the guidelines set forth in the Act.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):
* Impact: This notification facilitates land acquisition, which is critical for the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway project.
* Action Required: NHAI needs to coordinate with the competent authorities to ensure smooth and lawful land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Indian legislation that empowers the Central Government to declare certain highways as national highways and provides for their development and maintenance.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of road transport and national highways.
Mumbai Vadodara Expressway: A major expressway project in India connecting Mumbai in Maharashtra to Vadodara in Gujarat. This notification concerns land acquisition for its building, widening, maintenance, management and operation.
Maharashtra: The state in India where the land acquisition for the Mumbai Vadodara Expressway is taking place, as specified in the notification.
Thane: A district in Maharashtra affected by the land acquisition for the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway project.
Palghar: A district in Maharashtra affected by the land acquisition for the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway project.
Talasari: A taluka in Palghar district, Maharashtra, affected by the land acquisition for the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway project.
Dahanu: A taluka in Palghar district, Maharashtra, affected by the land acquisition for the Mumbai-Vadodara Expressway project.