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 building, widening, and maintaining the NH275 in Karnataka, specifically the stretch from Km 99.5 to Km 214.314. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette: January 1, 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* Officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:**
* The project involves building, widening, and four-laning of the specified highway stretch.
* It also includes maintenance, management, and operation activities.
* **Geographic Location:**
* The project area is located in the State of Karnataka.
* Specifically, it covers land acquisition on National Highway No. NH275 from Km 99.5 to Km 214.314.
* **Schedule Details:**
* Lists villages, districts, and taluks/mandals affected by the land acquisition in Karnataka.
* Identifies Special Land Acquisition Officers and Competent Authorities for various stretches.
Impact Analysis
* **Land Owners in Karnataka:**
* Impact: Land may be acquired for the highway project.
* Action Required: Cooperate with land acquisition processes and authorities.
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Assigned responsibilities for functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Perform duties related to land acquisition, building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified stretch of NH275.
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the project under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Ensure the proper implementation of land acquisition and highway development activities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament related to national highways, mentioned as the legal basis for the notification.
NH275: National Highway 275, the highway for which land acquisition is being authorized.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.
KARNATAKA: The state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
MYSURU: A district in Karnataka, India where land acquisition is taking place.
KODAGU: A district in Karnataka, India where land acquisition is taking place.
MANDYA: A district in Karnataka, India where land acquisition is taking place.