Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, authorizes specific officers as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for building, widening, and maintaining national highways in Andhra Pradesh. The notification was published in the Official Gazette on December 3, 2018, and is effective from that date.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
* Officers in column 2 of the schedule are authorized as competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956, Section 3(a).
* These authorities will perform functions related to land acquisition for National Highways.
Project Scope and Location:
* The authorization pertains to specific stretches of land on National Highways.
* Km. 155.550 to Km. 281.100 of the National Highway No. Yet to be Assigned.
* Km. 303.350 to Km. 324.700 of the National Highway No.Yet to be Assigned.
* Km. 281.100 to Km. 303.350 of the National Highway No.Yet to be Assigned.
* Km. 324.700 to Km. 384.000 of the National Highway No. Yet to be Assigned.
* The project includes building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation.
* The geographical area affected is in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
Schedule of Land Acquisition:
* The schedule details land acquisition on the National Highway No. Yet to be Assigned in Andhra Pradesh.
* It lists the State, District, Taluk/Mandal, and name of the Village for land acquisition.
* Specific villages and stretches are listed across Prakasam and Guntur districts.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Exercises powers under the National Highways Act, 1956, to facilitate infrastructure development.
* Action Required: Ensure the notification is implemented and that competent authorities perform their functions.
Competent Authorities:
* Impact: Granted authority to perform functions related to land acquisition for the specified National Highway stretches.
* Action Required: Execute the land acquisition process according to the National Highways Act, 1956.
Landowners/Residents of Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Their land may be subject to acquisition for highway development.
* Action Required: Be aware of the land acquisition process and their rights under the National Highways Act, 1956.
State Government of Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Required to support the land acquisition process and coordinate with the Central Government and competent authorities.
* Action Required: Assist in the implementation of the land acquisition process within the state.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that empowers the Central Government to declare certain highways as national highways and provides for their development and maintenance.
Central Government: The Union Government of India, which is exercising its powers under the National Highways Act, 1956.
ANDHRA PRADESH: A state in India where land acquisition for National Highway development is taking place.
PRAKASAM District, ANDHRA PRADESH: A district in Andhra Pradesh where land acquisition is taking place for National Highway development.
GUNTUR District, ANDHRA PRADESH: A district in Andhra Pradesh where land acquisition is taking place for National Highway development.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways.
Rajesh Gupta: Dy. Secy. of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
NHAIPIUAmaravati11021022018Vol.I: File number associated with the notification from National Highways Authority of India, Project Implementation Unit, Amaravati