Executive Summary:
This document is a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizing competent authorities to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956. The authorization pertains to land acquisition for the Greenfield alignment of the Ismailabad Gangheri Narnaul national highway in Haryana, specifically for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, May 11, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization:
* The Central Government authorizes officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Scope:
* The authorization applies to the stretch of land from Km 15 to Km 145 of the Greenfield alignment of the Ismailabad Gangheri Narnaul national highway.
* The scope includes building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation activities.
Location:
* The specified land is located in the State of Haryana.
Schedule:
* The schedule details the villages, districts, and Taluk/Mandal involved in the land acquisition for the specified highway alignment.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
Impact: Exercises powers conferred by the National Highways Act, 1956 to authorize competent authorities.
Action Required: Ensure the authorized officers are aware of their responsibilities and the scope of their authority.
Competent Authorities (as listed in the Schedule):
Impact: Are authorized to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to land acquisition for the highway project.
Action Required: Perform their duties as outlined in the National Highways Act, 1956, with respect to the specified highway stretch.
Landowners and Residents in Affected Areas (listed in the Schedule):
Impact: Their land may be subject to acquisition for the highway project.
Action Required: Cooperate with the competent authorities during the land acquisition process.
State Government of Haryana:
Impact: The highway project and land acquisition will occur within its jurisdiction.
Action Required: Support the land acquisition process and coordinate with the central government and competent authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956 in India, related to national highways.
Haryana: A state in India, where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Ismailabad Gangheri Narnaul national highway: The specific national highway project undergoing building, widening, and four-laning.
Jind District, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is being conducted.
Rohtak District, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is being conducted.
Bhiwani District, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is being conducted.
Karnal District, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is being conducted.
Kaithal District, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is being conducted.