Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on May 17, 2018, authorizes specified officers as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for the upgradation of National Highway No. NH248A to a 4-lane highway with paved shoulders in Rajasthan. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* Officers in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* They will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication.
* **Highway Upgradation Project:**
* Project involves upgrading NH248A to a 4-lane highway with paved shoulders.
* The project covers specific stretches of land in Rajasthan.
* Km 0 to 0.4: Office of SDM Shahpura District Jaipur NH248A
* Km 0.4 to 24.2: Office of SDO Viratnagar NH248A
* Km 24.2 to 58.95: Office of SDO Thanagazi NH248A
* Km 58.95 to 87.2: Office of SDO Collectorate Mahal Chawk Alwar NH248A
* **Geographical Scope:**
* The project affects land in specific districts, taluks, and villages of Rajasthan, as detailed in the Schedule.
* Districts include Jaipur and Alwar.
* Taluks include Shahpura, Viratnagar, Thanagazi and Alwar.
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing and implementing the National Highways Act, 1956 and ensuring the proper execution of the highway upgradation project through authorized officers.
* Action Required: Ensure the authorized officers are well informed and equipped to perform their duties effectively and in accordance with the Act.
* **Authorized Officers (Competent Authorities):**
* Impact: They are responsible for performing functions under the National Highways Act, 1956 related to land acquisition for the specified highway project.
* Action Required: Execute their duties in accordance with the National Highways Act, 1956 which includes land acquisition.
* **Landowners in Affected Areas:**
* Impact: Their land is subject to acquisition for the highway upgradation project.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the land acquisition process as per the guidelines and provisions of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Residents of Rajasthan (Jaipur and Alwar Districts):**
* Impact: Potential disruption due to construction, but long-term benefits from improved infrastructure.
* Action Required: Stay informed about project developments and comply with any relevant instructions or advisories issued by the authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament related to national highways, referenced as the legal basis for the notification.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for road transport and highways, which issued the notification.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.
RAJASTHAN: The state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
NH248A: National Highway number 248A, the highway being upgraded in Rajasthan.
Jaipur: A district in Rajasthan, India, where land acquisition is taking place.
Alwar: A district in Rajasthan, India, where land acquisition is taking place.
Rajesh Gupta: The Deputy Secretary who signed the notification.