Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes competent authorities to perform functions under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for the newly proposed highway from Km. 238.200 to Km. 363.320 in Odisha, effective from the date of publication on July 18, 2019. The notification pertains to building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Legal Basis:**
* Issued under Section 3(a) of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Authorization:**
* Authorizes officers in column 2 of the schedule as competent authorities.
* **Project Scope:**
* Covers land acquisition for the newly proposed highway in Odisha.
* Specific stretch: Km. 238.200 to Km. 363.320.
* Includes building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation.
* **Geographic Area:**
* State of Odisha.
* Districts: Koraput
* Taluks/Mandals: Boriguma, Jeypore, Dasamantapur, Koraput, Similiguda, Pottangi
* Specific villages are listed in the schedule.
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for authorizing competent authorities and overseeing the project under the National Highways Act.
* Action Required: Ensure the designated officers are aware of their responsibilities and provide necessary resources for them to perform their duties effectively.
* **Competent Authorities (CALA):**
* Impact: Empowered to perform functions related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Execute land acquisition processes in accordance with the Act, ensuring fair compensation and minimizing disruption to affected parties.
* **Landowners/Residents of Odisha:**
* Impact: May be subject to land acquisition for the highway project, potentially affecting their property and livelihoods.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the land acquisition process, understand their rights, and seek appropriate compensation and resettlement if necessary.
* **State Government of Odisha:**
* Impact: Responsible for supporting the land acquisition process and facilitating the highway project within the state.
* Action Required: Coordinate with the Central Government and competent authorities to ensure smooth implementation of the project, addressing any local concerns or issues that may arise.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India related to National Highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Odisha: The Indian state where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Koraput: The district in Odisha where land acquisition is taking place.
Newly Proposed National Highway: The name of the new highway under construction/widening.
NHAI11013LAPIUSambalpur, OdishaNewly ProposedNotif.3aKoraput: File number associated with the notification regarding land acquisition.
Rajesh Gupta: The Deputy Secretary who approved the notification.