Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes officers to perform functions under the National Highways Act of 1956 for land acquisition. It concerns the upgrade to 2-laning with paved shoulders of specified stretches of National Highway No. NH351 in Gujarat. The authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette on October 10, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization:** Officers in column 2 of the schedule are authorized as competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:** The authorization applies to the upgrade to 2-laning with paved shoulders of specified stretches of NH351 in Gujarat.
* **Location Details:**
* Km 27 to 154 of Prant Office Amreli, NH351
* Km 0 to 27 of Assistant Collectorate Secretariate Building near Gandhi Bauj, Mahuva NH351
* Km 154 to 180.1 of Collector Office 2nd Floor Opposite Jam Tower Rajkot NH351
* **Geographic Areas:** The project affects land in various districts, taluks/mandals, and villages in Gujarat, as detailed in the schedule.
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: The Central Government exercises its powers under the National Highways Act, 1956 to authorize officers for land acquisition.
* Action Required: Ensure proper publication and implementation of the notification.
* **Authorized Officers:**
* Impact: They are designated as competent authorities to perform functions related to land acquisition for the highway project.
* Action Required: Execute their duties according to the National Highways Act, 1956, with respect to the specified land stretches.
* **Landowners and Residents in Gujarat:**
* Impact: Their land may be subject to acquisition for the highway upgrade project.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the authorized officers during the land acquisition process and seek appropriate compensation as per the law.
* **State Government of Gujarat:**
* Impact: The project will be implemented within the state's jurisdiction, requiring coordination and support.
* Action Required: Facilitate the land acquisition process and coordinate with the Central Government and authorized officers to ensure smooth project implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the parliament of India related to highways
Central Government: The executive authority of India, responsible for implementing the National Highways Act
NH351: National Highway 351, the specific highway project mentioned in the notification for land acquisition.
Gujarat: The state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Amreli district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, where land acquisition is taking place for the NH351 highway project.
Bhavnagar district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, where land acquisition is taking place for the NH351 highway project.
Rajkot district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, where land acquisition is taking place for the NH351 highway project.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways.