Date: 2017-04-26Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways number SO No 3240
Executive Summary:
This notification, S.O. 1296(E), issued on April 26, 2017, by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, makes amendments to notification S.O. No. 3240(E) dated October 19, 2016, concerning land acquisition for national highway projects. It details specific survey numbers and areas in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh, affected by these changes. The amendments are made in exercise of powers conferred by subsection 1 of Section 3A of the National Highways Act, 1956.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Context**:
* The notification amends the Government of India's notification S.O. No. 3240(E), dated October 19, 2016.
* These amendments are enacted under Section 3A(1) of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Land Acquisition Details (Visakhapatnam District)**:
* The notification specifies survey numbers and areas (in sq. mt) for land acquisition in Visakhapatnam district.
* Areas are listed across multiple villages and mandals, including Pendurthi (Jerripothulapalem), Narava, Pedagadi and Sabbavaram (Amruthapuram).
* Land types include private dry/wet land, government land (Gayalu, PWD canal, Tank, Gedda), and railway land.
* Specific survey numbers and their corresponding areas for acquisition are provided in tabular format.
* The grand total area specified for the first set of data is 55531 sq.mt and for the second set of data is 107122 sq.mt
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners/Private Parties:**
* Impact: Landowners in the specified survey areas will be affected by the acquisition process. This includes potential displacement and compensation for acquired land.
* Action Required: Landowners should verify if their land is listed, understand their rights regarding compensation, and engage with the relevant authorities for the acquisition process.
* **Government of India (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways):**
* Impact: The Ministry is responsible for executing the land acquisition process as per the National Highways Act, 1956, and ensuring fair compensation and rehabilitation.
* Action Required: The Ministry needs to implement the notification, coordinate with local authorities, and manage the land acquisition process efficiently.
* **Local Authorities (Visakhapatnam District Administration):**
* Impact: Local authorities are responsible for assisting in the land acquisition process, including land surveys, verification of ownership, and facilitating compensation disbursement.
* Action Required: Coordinate with the Ministry, conduct necessary surveys and verification, and support the land acquisition process on the ground.
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):**
* Impact: NHAI is likely the implementing agency for the highway project and will be directly involved in utilizing the acquired land for construction and development.
* Action Required: Coordinate with the Ministry and local authorities to ensure timely possession of the acquired land and integrate it into the highway project plan.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India concerning national highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: A ministry in the Government of India responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways and transport infrastructure.
New Delhi: The capital city of India where the notification was issued.
Visakhapatnam: A district in Andhra Pradesh, India, where land acquisition is taking place.
Pendurthi: A mandal (administrative division) in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh.
S.O.No.3240E: An earlier notification number related to land acquisition, dated 19th October, 2016.
Jerripothulapalem: A village in Pendurthi mandal, Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Sabbavaram: A mandal (administrative division) in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh.