Executive Summary:
This notification authorizes officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It pertains to land acquisition for the upgradation of a 4-lane stretch with paved shoulders from km 0 to 49.2 in Uttar Pradesh. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, August 3rd, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization:** Officers mentioned in column 2 of the schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* **Act:** National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), section 3(a) is the governing legislation.
* **Project Scope:** Upgradation to 4-laning with paved shoulders.
* **Location:** Km 0 to 49.2 of newly proposed section in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh.
* **Land Details:** Land acquisition specified in the schedule, including state, district, taluk/mandal, and villages (listed in columns 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the schedule).
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for authorizing officers and overseeing land acquisition.
* Action Required: Ensure officers are aware of their responsibilities and the scope of the project.
* **Competent Authorities (Officers):**
* Impact: Responsible for performing functions under the National Highways Act, 1956 related to the specified land.
* Action Required: Execute duties related to land acquisition as defined by the Act.
* **Landowners/Residents of Affected Villages:**
* Impact: Land may be acquired for the highway project, potentially impacting property and livelihoods.
* Action Required: Cooperate with land acquisition processes and seek appropriate compensation as per the Act.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956, cited as the legal basis for exercising powers related to national highways.
Central Government: The governing authority authorizing officers to perform functions under the National Highways Act.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.
UTTAR PRADESH: The state where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Barabanki: A district in Uttar Pradesh where land acquisition is occurring.
Fatehpur: A Taluk/Mandal in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, where land is being acquired.
National Highway No.: Reference to National Highway that is being upgraded
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification.