Executive Summary:
This notification, published by authority on July 8, 2019, authorizes competent authorities to perform functions under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition on National Highway No. 52 in Assam, specifically for building, widening, and maintenance between kilometer markers 195 and 265.5. The authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Legal Basis:**
* The notification is issued in exercise of powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Authorization:**
* Officers mentioned in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* **Scope:**
* Applies to the stretch of land from kilometer 195 to 265.5 of NH52 in Assam.
* Covers building, widening (four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation activities.
* **Geographic Location:**
* The land acquisition occurs in the State of Assam
* The land acquisition passes through the District of Biswanath
* The land acquisition is focused on the Gohpur region
* **Villages Affected (Partial List):**
* Balitika Gaon
* Borkhkuli Gao
* Chengai Gaon
* Goghrabasti
* Niz Dhenudhora
* No.2 Naya Ghograh
* Alitala
* Tangaana Gaon
* Niz Gohpur
* Barpukhuri
* RajgharHolongi
* Village Tangana
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for authorizing officers to act as competent authorities.
* Action Required: Ensure authorized officers are aware of their responsibilities and the scope of their authority.
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Given the power to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to the specified stretch of NH52.
* Action Required: Execute their duties as per the Act, including land acquisition and related activities.
* **Landowners/Residents in Affected Areas:**
* Impact: Their land may be subject to acquisition for highway development.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the authorities in the land acquisition process.
* **State Government of Assam:**
* Impact: National Highway development will occur within its jurisdiction.
* Action Required: Support the land acquisition process and coordinate with central authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning national highways. This notification is issued in exercise of powers conferred by clause a of section 3 of this act.
NH52: National Highway 52, the stretch of land from 195 to 265.5 KM of which is the subject of this notification.
Biswanath, Assam: A district in the state of Assam, India, where land acquisition for NH52 is taking place.
Gohpur, Assam: A town (Taluk/Mandal) in Biswanath district of Assam, India, where land acquisition for NH52 is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for this notification.
The Gazette of India: The official government gazette in which the notification is published.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
ASSAM: State in India where the land acquisition for the National Highway No. NH52 is taking place.