Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on February 28, 2018, authorizes designated officers as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. This authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette. It pertains to land acquisition for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation on a stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 117.072 of the NH 209 in the State of Tamil Nadu.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority Designation:**
* Officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:**
* Applies to the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 117.072 of NH 209.
* Covers building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation activities.
* **Geographic Location:**
* The project is located in the State of Tamil Nadu.
* **Schedule Details:**
* The schedule specifies land acquisition details for National Highway No. NH 209.
* Includes Sl. No., CALA Stretch, State, District, Taluk/Mandal, Name of the Village.
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for authorizing competent authorities and overseeing the project under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Ensure the authorized officers are aware of their responsibilities and that the project adheres to the Act.
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Given the authority to perform functions related to land acquisition and project execution under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Execute their duties in accordance with the Act, ensuring due process and proper implementation of the project.
* **Landowners and Residents of Tamil Nadu (Specifically Dindigul, Coimbatore and Tiruppur Districts):**
* Impact: Affected by land acquisition for the NH 209 project, potentially leading to displacement or changes in land use.
* Action Required: Stay informed about the project's progress, understand their rights regarding compensation and relocation (if applicable), and cooperate with the authorities during the land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India concerning national highways.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
TAMIL NADU: A state in southern India where land acquisition for National Highway No. NH 209 is taking place.
NH 209: National Highway 209, the road for which land acquisition is being carried out. The stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 117.072 is specified.
DINDIGUL: A district in Tamil Nadu where land acquisition is taking place for NH 209.
COIMBATORE: A district in Tamil Nadu where land acquisition is taking place for NH 209.
TIRUPPUR: A district in Tamil Nadu where land acquisition is taking place for NH 209.
Rajesh Gupta: Dy. Secy. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways