Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes competent authorities to perform functions related to land acquisition for National Highway NH752E in Maharashtra. The authorization is effective from the date of publication, December 31, 2018, and concerns the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 52. This is for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* The Central Government authorizes officers listed in column 2 of the schedule to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:**
* The authorization applies to land from Km. 0 to Km. 52 of NH752E in Maharashtra.
* The purpose is for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
* **Geographic Location:**
* The land acquisition affects areas within the Aurangabad district.
* Specific villages and areas are listed in the schedule, including Nipani, Adgaon Bk, Chincholi, Pardari, Tohla Naik Tanda, and others.
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners/Residents:**
* Impact: Landowners and residents within the specified stretch of NH752E will be affected by land acquisition for highway construction and expansion.
* Action Required: Landowners may need to cooperate with the land acquisition process and follow procedures as directed by the competent authorities.
* **Competent Authorities (as per Schedule):**
* Impact: These officers are authorized to perform functions related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: The competent authorities must carry out their duties related to land acquisition, ensuring compliance with the Act.
* **National Highway Authority of India (NHAI):**
* Impact: NHAI is responsible for the execution of the highway project and will oversee the land acquisition process through the competent authorities.
* Action Required: NHAI needs to coordinate with the competent authorities to ensure smooth and timely land acquisition for the NH752E project.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that provides for the declaration of certain highways to be national highways and for the control of such highways, and for matters connected therewith.
NH752E: National Highway 752E, the specific highway being modified under this notification.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the formulation and administration of policies for road transport, national highways and transport research.
Aurangabad, Maharashtra: A district in the state of Maharashtra, India, where land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Nipani: A village in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra where land acquisition is taking place.
Paithan, Maharashtra: A Taluk in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra where land acquisition is taking place.
Km. 0 to Km. 52: The specific stretch of land on NH752E being developed, from kilometer 0 to kilometer 52.
NHAI: National Highways Authority of India is the competent authority of land aquisition