Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for the Delhi-Vadodara National Highway's Greenfield alignment, specifically for the stretch from Km. 0 to Km. 79.246 in Haryana, effective from the notification date of May 10, 2018. The purpose is for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:** Officers listed in the schedule are authorized to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Highway Project:** Greenfield alignment of Delhi-Vadodara National Highway.
* **Geographic Scope:** Stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 79.246 in the State of Haryana.
* **Purpose:** Building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
* **Villages Affected:** Lists specific villages in the Gurugram, Nuh, and Palwal districts of Haryana where land acquisition will occur.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Exercise of powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956 is executed.
* Action Required: Ensure the authorized officers are equipped to perform their functions effectively.
Land Owners in Haryana (Gurugram, Nuh, and Palwal Districts):
* Impact: Land acquisition for the specified highway project in the listed villages.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the land acquisition process.
Competent Authorities (Officers Mentioned in Schedule):
* Impact: Responsible for performing functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to land acquisition.
* Action Required: Execute duties as competent authorities, following the procedures outlined in the National Highways Act, 1956.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India, related to National Highways
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of road transport and national highways in India.
Delhi-Vadodara National Highway: A national highway project connecting Delhi and Vadodara.
Haryana: A state in India where land acquisition for the Delhi-Vadodara National Highway is taking place.
Gurugram, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is occurring for the highway project.
Nuh, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is occurring for the highway project.
Palwal, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is occurring for the highway project.
Rajesh Gupta: Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.