Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes designated officers as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It pertains to land acquisition for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of a stretch of NH31 from Km. 47.723 to Km. 154.5 in Bihar. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (March 7, 2019).
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* Officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* Authority is granted under Section 3(a) of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:**
* Applies to land from Km. 47.723 to Km. 154.5 of NH31 in Bihar.
* Covers building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation activities.
* **Geographic Locations Affected:**
* NALANDA District: Includes villages such as Dihri, Chero, Bamo Chak, Sabnahua Harnaut, Porai, Rupaspur, Murhari, Sirchandpur, Basti, Araut, Wena, Amarpur, Dhamouli Rahui, Dosut, Paithna, Bhagan Bigha, Shahpur, Patasang, Moratalao, Pichasa, Baburbana, Milki, Sohdih, Sipah, Rana Bigha, Kosuk, Kamarpur Paharpur, Maraura, Chak Rasulpur, Sathopur, Fateh Ali, Kasim Chak, Mahanandpur, Sakraul, Beraunti, Nepura, Bihar Sharif, Manaiawan, Chak Daulat, Kokana Sarai, Chak Mohammad, Chak Hajiain, Debi Sarai, Pir Pahari, Ramchandrapur, Musadpur, Biabani, Singar Hat, Salempur Soh, Asha Nager, and Salempur.
* NAWADA District: Includes villages such as Mear Noorsarai, Musepur Saifuddin, Bakra, Chorsua, Pokharpur Giriak, Raitar, Ghorahi, Kandopur, Giriak Bahbalpur, Sikandara Kalan, Puraini, Manpur, Takhat Rauza, Hasanpur, Nawada, Kendua, Akauna Nizamat, Akauna Minhai, Bharaunsa, Patthra Inglish, Budhaul Nawada, Gondapur, Sonsihari, Kharant, Amipur, Worhanpur, Oraina, Bhadauni, Nawada Municipality, Barhori, Nonai, Lohani pur, Mankhar, Runni pur, Patangi, Fateh pur, Dihi, Guru Chak Akbar Pur, Baksanda, Kendua, Ramdewa, Jagan Karhari, Phulwan, Dhandhari, Barew, Mastan ganj, and Pharaha.
* PATNA District: Includes villages such as Dudhaili, Rajauli, Chautha, Hardiya, Gopalpur, Ratanpur, Garh Dubaur, Chitarkoli, Parariya, Ramdasi, Bhatauliya, Karigawan, Bahadur pur, Mahiara, Barhar, Andharbari, Dopta, Ghasiyadih, Takua tanr, and Rajauli, and Madhopur in Bakhtiarpur.
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholder: Central Government
Impact: Exercises powers under the National Highways Act, 1956, to facilitate infrastructure development.
Action Required: Ensure the authorized officers perform their functions effectively.
Stakeholder: Competent Authorities (listed officers)
Impact: Authorized to perform functions related to land acquisition for the NH31 project.
Action Required: Execute duties related to land acquisition, building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation within the specified area.
Stakeholder: Landowners/Residents along NH31 (Km. 47.723 to Km. 154.5) in Bihar
Impact: Potential acquisition of land for the highway project.
Action Required: Cooperate with the competent authorities in the land acquisition process.
Stakeholder: State Government of Bihar
Impact: Land acquisition for project falls within its jurisdiction.
Action Required: Coordinate with central authorities to facilitate project.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956, empowering the Central Government to manage national highways.
NH31: National Highway 31, the specific highway being addressed for land acquisition and development.
Bihar: The state in India where the stretch of NH31 is located and where land acquisition is taking place.
Nalanda, Bihar: A district in the state of Bihar, India, where land acquisition for NH31 is taking place.
Nawada, Bihar: A district in the state of Bihar, India, where land acquisition for NH31 is taking place.
Patna, Bihar: A district in the state of Bihar, India, where land acquisition for NH31 is taking place.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The Indian government ministry responsible for the notification and the development of national highways.
RAJESH GUPTA: The Dy. Secy. (Deputy Secretary) who issued the notification.