Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on January 28, 2019, authorizes competent authorities to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956. It concerns land stretches on National Highway 63 (NH63) in the State of Telangana, specifically for building, widening to four lanes, maintenance, management, and operation. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority and Scope:**
* The Central Government authorizes specified officers as competent authorities.
* Authorization is under Section 3(a) of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Affected Area:**
* NH63 in Telangana.
* Specific stretches include:
* Km 0 to Km 17.3
* Km 17.3 to Km 54.5
* Km 54.5 to Km 88.8
* Km 88.8 to Km 125.414
* **Purpose of Authorization:**
* Building activities.
* Widening to four lanes.
* Maintenance.
* Management.
* Operation.
* **Schedule:**
* Details land acquisition on NH63 in Telangana.
* Lists CALA, stretch, state, district, taluk/mandal, name of the village, and number.
Impact Analysis:
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Authorized to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, for specified stretches of NH63 in Telangana.
* Action Required: Execute responsibilities related to land acquisition, building, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified NH63 stretches.
* **Landowners/Residents of Telangana (Specifically along NH63):**
* Impact: Potentially affected by land acquisition for building, widening, maintenance, and operation activities on NH63.
* Action Required: Respond to any notifications or requests from the competent authorities regarding land acquisition and related processes.
* **State Government of Telangana:**
* Impact: Directly involved in facilitating land acquisition and supporting the highway development project.
* Action Required: Coordinate with central authorities and local administrations to ensure smooth execution of the highway project.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India, cited as the legal basis for the notification.
NH63: National Highway 63, the road for which land acquisition is being authorized.
Telangana: The State in India where the land acquisition for NH63 is taking place.
Nizamabad District: A district in Telangana, India, where land acquisition for NH63 is taking place.
Jagtial District: A district in Telangana, India, where land acquisition for NH63 is taking place.
Mancherial District: A district in Telangana, India, where land acquisition for NH63 is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the notification.
New Delhi: Capital of India. Place of publication of the notification.