Date: 2020-06-18Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Central Government hereby authorizes the officers mentioned in column 2 of the Schedule annexed here to as the competent authorities to perform the functions of such authorities under the said Act with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes competent authorities to perform functions under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for the NH37 highway in Assam, specifically for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, June 18, 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization:**
* Officers in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* They will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Geographic Scope:**
* The authorization applies to the stretch of land from 0 to 41.9 on NH37 in Assam.
* **Purpose of Land Acquisition:**
* Land acquisition is for building, widening, and four-laning of NH37.
* It also includes maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
* **Schedule Details:**
* The schedule lists specific villages and locations along NH37 in the Dibrugarh district of Assam.
* It identifies the CALA, stretch, district, taluk/mandal, and village names related to the land acquisition.
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholders Impacted:
* Central Government
* Impact: Exercises powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956, authorizing officers to act as competent authorities.
* Action Required: Ensure the authorized officers are informed and equipped to perform their functions effectively.
* Competent Authorities (Officers Listed in Schedule)
* Impact: Given the authority to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, for land acquisition.
* Action Required: Perform their duties related to land acquisition, building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of NH37 in Assam.
* Landowners and Residents in Affected Areas (Villages Listed in Schedule)
* Impact: Potential acquisition of land for the NH37 project.
* Action Required: Understand their rights and responsibilities related to land acquisition, and cooperate with the authorities in the process.
* State Government of Assam
* Impact: Land acquisition for highway development within the state.
* Action Required: Support and coordinate with the Central Government and competent authorities in the land acquisition process to facilitate the NH37 project.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India concerning national highways, specifically section 3 is mentioned.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued.
NH37: National Highway 37, the highway which is the subject of the land acquisition.
Assam: The state in India where the land acquisition for NH37 is taking place.
Dibrugarh: A district in Assam, India, where land acquisition is taking place for NH37.
RAJESH GUPTA: The Dy. Secy. (Deputy Secretary) who issued the notification.
JRTNHIDCLGMDPRVSPLPKGIV872018: File number associated with the notification.