Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes specific officers as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for building, widening, and maintaining sections of National Highway 731A in Uttar Pradesh. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, February 16, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
* Authorizes officers listed in column 2 of the schedule to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, Section 3(a).
* Authorization is effective from the publication date of the notification.
Highway Sections Affected:
* NH731A, Km. 0 to Km. 28.828 (District Chitrakoot).
* NH731A, Km. 28.828 to Km. 43.6 (District Chitrakoot).
* NH731A, Km. 51.85 to Km. 52.3 (District Fatehpur).
* NH731A, Km. 75.2 to Km. 75.535 (District Kaushambi).
* NH731A, Km. 43.6 to Km. 75.2 (District Kaushambi).
Purpose of Acquisition:
* Building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified sections of NH731A.
Affected State:
* Uttar Pradesh.
Land Acquisition Details:
* The schedule provides details of the villages and land stretches being acquired along NH-731A, organized by district and taluk/mandal.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:
* Impact: Responsible for the notification and oversight of the land acquisition process.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the National Highways Act, 1956.
Competent Authorities (Listed Officers):
* Impact: Authorized to perform functions related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act.
* Action Required: Execute land acquisition duties as per the Act, following the specified schedule.
Landowners/Residents of Affected Areas (Villages listed in the Schedule):
* Impact: Their land is subject to acquisition for the highway project.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the land acquisition process and seek appropriate compensation as per the applicable laws.
State Government of Uttar Pradesh:
* Impact: Responsible for facilitating the land acquisition process within the state.
* Action Required: Provide necessary support and coordination for the land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956 related to national highways, referenced as the basis for the powers conferred in the notification.
NH731A: A National Highway number, specifically referenced for land acquisition and road construction in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the land acquisition for the specified National Highway is taking place.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Chitrakoot: A district in Uttar Pradesh, specifically mentioned in the Schedule regarding land acquisition for NH731A.
Banda: A district in Uttar Pradesh, specifically mentioned in the Schedule regarding land acquisition for NH731A.
Fatehpur: A district in Uttar Pradesh, specifically mentioned in the Schedule regarding land acquisition for NH731A.
Kaushambi: A district in Uttar Pradesh, specifically mentioned in the Schedule regarding land acquisition for NH731A.