Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition and development (building, widening, four-laning, etc.), maintenance, management, and operation on specified stretches of the National Highway in Gujarat. The notification takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, December 31, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* The Central Government authorizes officers to perform the functions of competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Scope of Authority:**
* The authority extends to land acquisition, building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of specific National Highway stretches.
* **Geographic Location:**
* The authorized activities are to be carried out in the State of Gujarat.
* **Specific Highway Stretches:**
* Km. 74.3 to Km. 96.6 (No Number Assigned)
* Km. 9.6 to Km. 74.3 (No Number Assigned)
* Km. 0 to Km. 9.6 (No Number Assigned)
* **Schedule of Land Acquisition (Gujarat):**
* Details provided for land acquisition on National Highway (No Number Assigned) in Gujarat, including:
* Competent Authority / CALA
* Stretch (KM)
* State
* District
* Taluk/Mandal
* Name of the Village
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholders Impacted:
* **Land Owners in Gujarat:**
* Impact: Land acquisition for highway development.
* Action Required: To comply with land acquisition processes as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:**
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the provisions of the National Highways Act.
* Action Required: Oversee and manage the land acquisition and highway development projects.
* **Competent Authorities/CALA:**
* Impact: Given the authority to perform functions under the National Highways Act.
* Action Required: Execute duties related to land acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation within their designated stretches.
* **Residents of Gujarat:**
* Impact: Will benefit from the improved infrastructure and connectivity.
* Action Required: N/A
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that empowers the Central Government to declare certain highways as national highways and to provide for their development and maintenance.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways and transport infrastructure.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
GUJARAT: The state in India where the land acquisition for the specified National Highway stretch is taking place.
VALSAD, GUJARAT: A district in the state of Gujarat, India, where land acquisition is planned.
NAVASARI, GUJARAT: A district in the state of Gujarat, India, where land acquisition is planned.
SURAT, GUJARAT: A district in the state of Gujarat, India, where land acquisition is planned.
NHAIPIUSuratExpresswaySMCRingRoad2018: File number related to the Surat Expressway and SMC Ring Road project.