Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for the building, widening, and maintenance of a section of National Highway 29 (NH29) in Uttar Pradesh. The authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication, June 28, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* Officers listed in column 2 of the schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* The authorization is effective from the date of publication of the notification.
* **Project Scope:**
* The project involves land acquisition for building, widening, and four-laning of NH29.
* This includes maintenance, management, and operation activities.
* The stretch of land affected is from Km. 110.86 to Km. 157.2 of NH29.
* The project is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
* **Affected Areas:**
* The schedule lists specific districts, taluks, and villages in Uttar Pradesh where land acquisition will occur.
* These areas are within the Ghosi, Mohammadabad, and Mau regions of the Mau district.
Impact Analysis:
**Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for authorizing officers to act as competent authorities and overseeing the project's execution under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Ensure the authorized officers are aware of their responsibilities and that the project adheres to the legal framework.
**Competent Authorities (Listed Officers):**
* Impact: Empowered to perform functions related to land acquisition and project execution under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Execute their duties as per the Act, including land acquisition, ensuring proper compensation, and facilitating project progress.
**Landowners in Affected Areas (Villages Listed in Schedule):**
* Impact: Their land may be acquired for the NH29 project, potentially affecting their property and livelihoods.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the land acquisition process, understand their rights regarding compensation, and seek legal advice if necessary.
**State Government of Uttar Pradesh:**
* Impact: The project falls within its jurisdiction, requiring coordination and support for land acquisition and project implementation.
* Action Required: Provide necessary assistance to the competent authorities, address any local issues, and ensure smooth project execution within the state.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that empowers the Central Government to authorize officers to perform functions related to national highways. Section 3, clause a, specifically confers powers regarding land acquisition.
NH29: National Highway 29, the highway for which land acquisition is being authorized as per the notification.
Uttar Pradesh: The State in India where the land acquisition for NH29 is taking place.
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.
Mau District, Uttar Pradesh: The district in Uttar Pradesh where part of the land acquisition for NH29 is taking place.
RAJESH GUPTA: The Deputy Secretary who signed the notification.
Official Gazette: The official government publication where the notification is published.