Executive Summary:
This notification, numbered S.O. 3890(E), issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes officers to serve as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for the upgradation of National Highway 543 to a 2-lane paved shoulder configuration in specific areas of Madhya Pradesh. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, October 29, 2019.
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.
* **Highway Upgrade Project:**
* The project involves upgrading National Highway 543 to a 2-lane configuration with paved shoulders.
* **Affected Areas:**
* Specific stretches of land are defined in the schedule, relating to the state, districts, taluk, and villages of Madhya Pradesh. These include:
* Km 0 to 5.2 of Collectorate office, Sohagpur, District Shahdol
* Km 5.2 to 10.3 of Collectorate office, Pali, District Umariya
* Km 71 to 92 of Collectorate office, Bajag, District Dindori
* Km 92 to 105.8 of Collectorate office, Dindori, District Dindori
* Km 40.7 to 71 of Collectorate office, Pushprajgarh, District Anuppur
* Km 10.4 to 40.7 of Collectorate office, Sohagpur, District Shahdol
Impact Analysis:
* **Land Owners:**
* Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Madhya Pradesh will be affected by the land acquisition for the highway upgrade.
* Action Required: Landowners may need to cooperate with the authorities for land acquisition processes.
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Designated officers are empowered to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, for the land acquisition process.
* Action Required: The officers must carry out their duties as competent authorities according to the Act.
* **Residents/Commuters:**
* Impact: Residents and commuters in the region will be impacted by the construction activities and eventual improvement of the highway infrastructure.
* Action Required: Be aware of construction zones and potential traffic disruptions.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956, cited as the legal basis for the notification's authorization of officers to perform functions related to national highways.
Central Government: The governing authority authorizing actions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Madhya Pradesh: The state where the land acquisition for the specified stretch of National Highway 543 is taking place.
NH543: National Highway 543, the road undergoing upgrades and for which land acquisition is being performed.
Shahdol District: A district in Madhya Pradesh where land acquisition for NH543 is occurring.
Umariya District: A district in Madhya Pradesh where land acquisition for NH543 is occurring.
Dindori District: A district in Madhya Pradesh where land acquisition for NH543 is occurring.
Anuppur District: A district in Madhya Pradesh where land acquisition for NH543 is occurring.