Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on May 15, 2020, authorizes competent authorities to perform functions related to land acquisition for the building, widening, and maintenance of National Highway stretches in Bihar. The notification applies to the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 108.9. It takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
* The Central Government authorizes officers listed in the Schedule to act as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Project Scope:
* Applies to land acquisition for the stretch from Km. 0 to Km. 108.9 of the National Highway No. Yet to be Assigned, Km. 0 to Km. 108.9.
* Includes building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation activities.
Geographical Location:
* The project is located in the state of Bihar.
* Specific districts, taluks/mandals, and villages are listed in the Schedule for land acquisition purposes.
Schedule Details:
* The Schedule lists specific villages within the districts of Gaya, Jehanabad, Patna and Nalanda where land acquisition will occur.
* The Schedule provides a breakdown by district, taluk/mandal, and village name for each section of the highway.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for authorizing competent authorities and ensuring compliance with the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Oversee the land acquisition process and ensure adherence to regulations.
Competent Authorities:
* Impact: Empowered to perform functions related to land acquisition as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Execute land acquisition processes according to the Act and this notification.
Landowners and Residents in Affected Areas (Gaya, Jehanabad, Patna, Nalanda Districts):
* Impact: Their land may be subject to acquisition for the highway project.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the land acquisition process and seek appropriate compensation as per regulations.
State Government of Bihar:
* Impact: The project will occur within its jurisdiction, requiring coordination and support.
* Action Required: Assist the Central Government and competent authorities in the land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
National Highways Act, 1956: The Act under which the powers are conferred for land acquisition.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
BIHAR: The State where the land acquisition is taking place.
GAYA: A district in Bihar where land acquisition is taking place.
JEHANABAD: A district in Bihar where land acquisition is taking place.
PATNA: A district in Bihar where land acquisition is taking place.
NALANDA: A district in Bihar where land acquisition is taking place.
Bharatmala Pariyojana: A centrally-sponsored and funded Road and Highways project of the Indian Government.