In exercise of powers conferred by clause A of section 3 of the National Highways Act

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to National Highways Act, 1956 Notification S.O. 1914(E) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Government of India’s notification S.O. 1914(E), dated May 17, 2021, under the National Highways Act, 1956. The amendment, published on June 16, 2021, concerns a correction to land area measurements in the Chinthakani Taluk, Kodumur Village for a specific survey number, as well as a correction to the total area specified in the original notification. The amendment appears to be rectifying inaccuracies in area declarations to ensure correct land acquisition for national highway projects. This correction is important for stakeholders involved in land acquisition, compensation, and project development related to the identified national highway project. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of an amendment to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification S.O. 1914(E) under the National Highways Act, 1956, based solely on the provided policy text. This report will focus on the specific changes introduced by the amendment and their potential implications. **3. Policy Overview:** * This report analyzes an amendment to the original policy: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification number S.O.1914(E) dated the 17th May, 2021. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The underlying policy likely aims to facilitate land acquisition for national highway development projects. This specific amendment aims to rectify errors in land area measurements previously published. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Reason for Amendment:** The amendment addresses inaccuracies in land area measurements reported in the original notification S.O. 1914(E). The original notification contained an incorrect entry for the area relating to Sy.No.123 in Chinthakani Taluk, Kodumur Village, and also miscalculated the total area. These errors likely necessitated the amendment to ensure accurate records and potentially avoid disputes related to land acquisition and compensation. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the specific changes introduced by the amendment: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The schedule within the original notification S.O. 1914(E), specifically the area details under the content of Chinthakani Taluk, Kodumur Village of Sy.No.123, and the total area. * **New Rule/Provision:** * The entry "2.4920000 Hectares" in Column 5 of the schedule, relating to the area for Sy.No.123 is *replaced* with "24,920.0000000 Square Meter". * The entry "1,689,128.6920" in the last row of Column 5, representing the total area, is *replaced* with "1,714,046.2000". * **Difference/Effect of Change:** * The correction for Sy.No.123 changes the representation of the area from hectares to square meters and corrects the value. This likely reflects a more accurate or standardized measurement of the land parcel. * The change to the total area indicates a correction in the overall land calculation for the project. The revised total area is larger than the previously stated total, which could influence the overall project scope and associated costs. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the following are directly affected: * Landowners within Chinthakani Taluk, Kodumur Village, specifically those with land in Sy.No. 123. * The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). * Government agencies involved in land acquisition and compensation. * Construction companies involved in the national highway project. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the NHAI are the responsible agencies. * **Timelines/Procedures:** No specific timelines or procedures are detailed in the amendment text itself. However, the amendment necessitates updating official records to reflect the corrected area measurements. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of these specific changes is: * Increased accuracy in land records related to the national highway project. * Reduced potential for disputes related to land acquisition and compensation due to incorrect area measurements. * Accurate cost calculations related to land acquisition. * The amendment ensures the land acquisition process proceeds on the basis of correct figures. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to notification S.O. 1914(E) under the National Highways Act, 1956, represents a crucial correction to land area measurements, specifically addressing inaccuracies in the Chinthakani Taluk, Kodumur Village and the overall total area. This correction is significant as it likely aims to ensure fair compensation and avoid disputes related to land acquisition for the national highway project. The implementation of this amendment is vital for all stakeholders involved in the project.

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