Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. This authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette and pertains to land acquisition for the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 158 Ras Beawar Asind Mandal Section in Rajasthan, from km 0.000 to 116.912.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization:**
* The Central Government authorizes officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule to perform functions of competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Scope:**
* The authorization applies to the construction of two-laning with paved shoulders on National Highway No. 158 (Ras Beawar Asind Mandal Section) in Rajasthan.
* The specified stretch of land is from km 0.000 to 116.912.
* **Location Details:**
* The schedule provides details of the land, districts (Pali, Ajmer, Rajsamand, Bhilwara), Taluks, Police Stations and Villages involved in the project.
Impact Analysis:
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Empowered to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to land acquisition and highway construction.
* Action Required: Execute their duties as per the Act for the specified section of National Highway No. 158.
* **Land Owners/Residents of Affected Areas:**
* Impact: Potential acquisition of land for the highway project.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the authorities in the land acquisition process.
* **State Government of Rajasthan:**
* Impact: Implementation of the highway project within the state.
* Action Required: Facilitate the land acquisition and construction process.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act 1956: An Indian law that empowers the Central Government to declare certain highways as national highways and to regulate their development and maintenance.
National Highway No. 158: A national highway in India, specifically the Ras-Beawar-Asind-Mandal section, which is the subject of this notification.
Rajasthan: A state in India where the specified section of National Highway 158 is located and where land acquisition is being authorized.
Ras: A location within the Pali district of Rajasthan, forming part of the section of National Highway 158 under consideration.
Beawar: A city in Ajmer district, Rajasthan, forming part of the section of National Highway 158 under consideration.
Asind: A town in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, forming part of the section of National Highway 158 under consideration.
Mandal: A town in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, forming part of the section of National Highway 158 under consideration.
Piyush Jain: Director in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, responsible for uploading the notification.