Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, amends notification S.O. 1466E, dated August 29, 2007, regarding the National Highways Act of 1956. The amendment, referenced as S.O. 2512(E), specifically modifies the designation of an officer in the prior notification S.O. 2515(E), dated September 25, 2014. It was published in the Gazette of India on August 8, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Details:**
* Notification S.O. 2512(E) amends previous notifications related to the National Highways Act, 1956.
* It modifies notification S.O. 2515(E), dated September 25, 2014.
* **Officer Designation Change:**
* The designation "Sub-District Magistrate HQI, Muzaffarnagar" is replaced.
* The new designation is "Special Land Acquisition Officer, Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar."
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholder: Land Acquisition Officer
Impact: The officer with the designation "Special Land Acquisition Officer, Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar" is now responsible for the duties previously assigned to the Sub-District Magistrate HQI, Muzaffarnagar, concerning land acquisition related to the National Highways Act.
Action Required: The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar, must assume the responsibilities and duties outlined in the original notification S.O. 1466E and subsequent amendments regarding land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in India concerning national highways. (48 of 1956)
Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways: The former ministry responsible for shipping, road transport, and highways in the Government of India.
Department of Road Transport and Highways: A department within the Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways.
Saharanpur: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Muzaffarnagar: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India.
S.O. 1466E: A notification number related to land acquisition for national highways, dated 29th August, 2007.
S.O. 2515E: A notification number related to land acquisition for national highways, dated 25th September, 2014, which is being amended by this current notification.
Rajesh Gupta: Deputy Secretary in the Government of India.