Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on May 10, 2018, authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. This authorization pertains to land acquisition for the Greenfield alignment of the Ismailabad Gangheri Narnaul National Highway in Haryana, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
* The notification authorizes officers listed in column 2 of the schedule to perform the functions of competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* The authorization is effective from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.
Geographic Scope:
* The authorization applies to land acquisition for the Greenfield alignment of the Ismailabad Gangheri Narnaul National Highway in Haryana.
* Specific stretches include Km. 0 to Km. 15 and Km. 180 to Km. 230.
Purpose:
* The purpose is for building, widening (four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of the specified sections of the national highway.
SCHEDULE Details:
* The schedule lists specific villages in the Kurukshetra and Mahendergarh districts of Haryana affected by the land acquisition.
* The schedule includes the State, District, Taluk/Mandal, and Name of the Village for each stretch.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Exercises powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956, to authorize officers.
* Action Required: Ensure the notification is published in the Official Gazette.
Competent Authorities (Listed Officers):
* Impact: Are authorized to perform functions related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Execute their duties in accordance with the Act for the specified highway stretches.
Landowners/Residents of Affected Villages:
* Impact: Their land may be acquired for the highway project.
* Action Required: Comply with land acquisition processes as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
State Government of Haryana:
* Impact: Land acquisition and highway development will occur within its jurisdiction.
* Action Required: Facilitate the land acquisition process and coordinate with the competent authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956, referred to in the notification as the basis for authorizing officers to perform certain functions related to national highways.
Ismailabad Gangheri Narnaul national highway: A national highway project in Haryana, specifically the Greenfield alignment, mentioned in the notification.
Haryana: The state where the land acquisition for the Ismailabad Gangheri Narnaul national highway is taking place.
Kurukshetra District, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Mahendergarh District, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Narnaul, Haryana: A city in Haryana, part of the highway route
Pehowa: A Taluk/Mandal in Kurukshetra District, Haryana.
Greenfield alignment: A new alignment of Ismailabad Gangheri Narnaul national highway for construction purposes.