Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government under the National Highways Act of 1956, authorizes competent authorities to perform functions related to the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 114A in Jharkhand. The notification, effective from its publication date of March 8, 2019, concerns the stretch of land from Km. 0.000 to Km. 41.000. It also specifies land acquisition for National Highway No. 114A in the State of JHARKHAND on the stretch from Km. 0.000 to km. 41.000.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority and Legal Basis:**
* The Central Government authorizes officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956, section 3(a).
* **Scope of Authorization:**
* The authorization covers functions related to building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation.
* **Geographical Scope:**
* The authorization applies to a specific stretch of land on National Highway 114A in the State of Jharkhand, from Km. 0.000 to Km. 41.000.
* **Effective Date:**
* The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (March 8, 2019).
* **Schedule Details**
* Specifies land acquisition for National Highway No. 114A in the State of JHARKHAND on the stretch from Km. 0.000 to km. 41.000. Lists villages, districts and Taluk/Mandal affected.
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholders Impacted: Competent Authorities
* Impact: They are authorized to perform specific functions related to National Highway 114A.
* Action Required: Perform the functions as defined under the National Highways Act, 1956, within the specified geographical area.
Stakeholders Impacted: Landowners and Residents in Jharkhand (Deoghar and Dumka Districts)
* Impact: Land acquisition for the highway project may affect property and residences.
* Action Required: Respond to any official notices or requirements related to land acquisition, as per the provisions of the National Highways Act.
Stakeholders Impacted: Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways)
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the National Highways Act and ensuring the proper execution of the highway project.
* Action Required: Monitor the progress of the project and provide necessary support to the competent authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Parliament of India concerning national highways.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: A ministry in the Government of India responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways.
New Delhi: The capital of India, mentioned as the place of notification.
NH114A: National Highway 114A, the subject of the land acquisition for building, widening, or four-laning.
Jharkhand: A state in India where the land acquisition for NH114A is taking place.
Deoghar: A district in Jharkhand, India, where land acquisition is occurring for NH114A.
Dumka: A district in Jharkhand, India, where land acquisition is occurring for NH114A.