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 the Jaina More Gola Ormanjhi section of Bharatmala Pariyojana in Jharkhand, specifically from Km. 21.11 to Km. 71.33. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette: August 19, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority Authorization:**
* Authorizes officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:**
* Applies to land acquisition from Km. 21.11 to Km. 71.33 on the Jaina More Gola Ormanjhi section.
* This section is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana.
* The project includes building, widening, and four-laning of the highway.
* **Geographic Location:**
* The project is located in the State of Jharkhand.
* Specific districts, taluks/mandals, police stations, and villages are listed in columns 5, 6, and 7 of the Schedule.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government, through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is responsible for authorizing the competent authorities and overseeing the project.
* Action Required: Ensure the authorized officers are aware of their responsibilities and have the resources to perform their duties under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Competent Authorities (CALA):
* Impact: These officers are now authorized to perform specific functions related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956, for the specified project section.
* Action Required: Perform the functions of competent authority under the National Highways Act, 1956, for land acquisition between Km. 21.11 and Km. 71.33 on the Jaina More Gola Ormanjhi section in Jharkhand.
Landowners in Affected Areas:
* Impact: Landowners in the listed districts, taluks, and villages will be affected by the land acquisition process.
* Action Required: Stay informed about the land acquisition process and be prepared to cooperate with the competent authorities.
State Government of Jharkhand:
* Impact: The State Government is involved in the land acquisition process within its jurisdiction.
* Action Required: Support the competent authorities in the land acquisition process and ensure coordination between different departments.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India concerning national highways.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Jharkhand: The State in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the Bharatmala Pariyojana.
Bokaro: A district in Jharkhand where land acquisition is taking place.
Ramgarh: A district in Jharkhand where land acquisition is taking place.
Bharatmala Pariyojana: A centrally-sponsored and funded Road and Highways project of the Government of India.
Jaina More Gola Ormanjhi section: A section of the Bharatmala Pariyojana project in Jharkhand.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of road transport and highways.