Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes designated officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. This authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and concerns land acquisition for the upgradation of specific sections of National Highway No. NH965DD in Maharashtra. The project involves upgrading stretches from km 49.5 to 96.307 (SDO Office Mahad) and from 0 to 49.5 (SDO Office Dapoli) to 2-laning with paved shoulders.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority Delegation:**
* The Central Government authorizes officers in column 2 of the Schedule as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication.
* **Project Scope:**
* Upgradation to 2-laning with paved shoulders is planned.
* The project covers km 49.5 to 96.307 of SDO Office Mahad NH965DD.
* Also includes km 0 to 49.5 of SDO Office Dapoli NH965DD.
* The project is located in the state of Maharashtra.
* **Geographic Details:**
* Land acquisition impacts specified stretches within Maharashtra.
* Relevant districts include Raigad and Ratnagiri.
* Affected Taluks/Mandals are Mahad and Mandangad/Dapoli.
* Specific villages are listed in the Schedule, column 7.
Impact Analysis:
**Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for authorizing competent authorities and ensuring compliance with the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Oversee the actions of the competent authorities and ensure the project adheres to the Act.
**Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Authorized to perform functions related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956, for the specified project.
* Action Required: Execute their duties as defined by the Act, related to land acquisition for the highway upgrade.
**Landowners/Residents in Affected Areas:**
* Impact: Their land may be acquired for the highway upgrade project; they may experience displacement or changes in property access.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the competent authorities during the land acquisition process and seek information regarding compensation and resettlement, if applicable.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the parliament of India in 1956, related to national highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
MAHARASHTRA: The state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
RAIGAD: A district in Maharashtra, India, affected by the land acquisition for the highway project.
RATNAGIRI: A district in Maharashtra, India, affected by the land acquisition for the highway project.
Mahad: A taluk/mandal in RAIGAD District, Maharashtra.
Mandangad: A taluk/mandal in RATNAGIRI District, Maharashtra.