Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on June 6, 2018, authorizes competent authorities to perform functions related to land acquisition for the National Highway No. NH148N. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. It pertains to the stretch of land from Km. 250 to Km. 398 in the State of Gujarat.
Key Points / Main Content:
• Authority Delegation: The Central Government authorizes officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956.
• Project Scope: The authorization relates to land acquisition for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the NH148N.
• Geographical Area: The specified area is a segment of the NH148N from Km. 250 to Km. 398 within the State of Gujarat.
• Affected Locations: The schedule lists villages, taluks/mandals, districts, and the competent authority (CALA) involved in the land acquisition process. The locations include:
o Dahod District: Jhalod, Limkheda, Devagadh Bariya Taluks
o Panchmahal District: Panchmahal Taluk
o Vadodra District: Savli, Vaghodia Taluks
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
• Impact: Responsible for authorizing officers and overseeing land acquisition.
• Action Required: Ensure competent authorities adhere to the National Highways Act, 1956.
Competent Authorities (CALA):
• Impact: Empowered to perform functions related to land acquisition.
• Action Required: Execute land acquisition according to the National Highways Act, 1956, for the specified project and locations.
Landowners/Residents of Affected Villages:
• Impact: Their land may be subject to acquisition for the highway project.
• Action Required: Cooperate with the land acquisition process as per the provisions of the National Highways Act, 1956.
State Government of Gujarat:
• Impact: Responsible for facilitating the land acquisition process within its jurisdiction.
• Action Required: Support the competent authorities in carrying out their functions related to land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India related to national highways. Mentioned as the legal basis for exercising powers related to land acquisition for highway development.
NH148N: National Highway 148N, the specific highway project for which land acquisition is being authorized.
Gujarat: The State in India where the land acquisition for NH148N is taking place.
Dahod District, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat where land acquisition for NH148N is taking place.
Panchmahal District, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat where land acquisition for NH148N is taking place.
Vadodra District, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat where land acquisition for NH148N is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for road transport and highways, which issued the notification.
New Delhi: Capital of India. Place where the notification was issued