Executive Summary:
This notification, published by the Central Government, authorizes specified officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for the upgradation to 24-laning with paved shoulders of the "Naranpur Kaliahata Kankadahada Kamakhyanagar" stretch, a newly proposed National Highway in Odisha. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, December 7, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization:**
* Officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* This authorization is under Section 3(a) of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956).
* **Project Scope:**
* The project involves upgrading the "Naranpur Kaliahata Kankadahada Kamakhyanagar" stretch to 24-laning with paved shoulders.
* This is a newly proposed National Highway in the State of Odisha.
* **Geographical Details:**
* The schedule specifies the state (ODISHA), districts (Keonjhar, Dhenkanal), Taluk/Mandal, and villages involved in the land acquisition.
* Specific villages are listed under each Taluk/Mandal.
Impact Analysis:
* **Land Owners/Residents:**
* Impact: Land acquisition for the highway project may affect property owners and residents in the specified areas.
* Action Required: Those affected should be aware of the land acquisition process and their rights under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: These officers are now responsible for performing functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to the specified land acquisition.
* Action Required: These officers must carry out their duties as defined by the Act, ensuring compliance and proper process.
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: The Central Government is responsible for the overall execution of the highway project.
* Action Required: The Central Government needs to oversee the project, ensuring that competent authorities are performing their duties, and the project progresses according to plan.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that empowers the Central Government to manage and develop national highways.
Naranpur Kaliahata Kankadahada Kamakhyanagar: A stretch of land for upgradation to 4 laning with paved shoulders. Newly Proposed National Highway
ODISHA: The state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Keonjhar: A district in Odisha, India, where land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Dhenkanal: A district in Odisha, India, where land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highway network.
New Delhi: The location of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways where the notification was issued.
December 7, 2018: The date when the notification regarding land acquisition was issued.