Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, authorizes specified officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. This authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette, January 28, 2019. It concerns land for building, widening (four-laning), maintaining, managing, and operating on NH30 between Km. 0 to Km. 74.1 in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority and Legal Basis:**
* The notification is issued under Section 3(a) of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* It authorizes officers to perform functions under the Act.
* **Geographic Scope:**
* The notification applies to land along NH30 from Km. 0 to Km. 74.1.
* The area covers land in the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
* **Purpose:**
* The purpose includes building, widening (four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of the specified section of NH30.
* **Schedule of Land Acquisition:**
* Details the specific villages, districts, and taluks/mandals where land acquisition will occur along NH30.
* Lists the serial number, CALA, stretch, state, district, Taluk/Mandal, and name of the village.
Impact Analysis:
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for authorizing competent authorities under the National Highways Act.
* Action Required: Ensure the notification is published in the Official Gazette and that authorized officers are aware of their responsibilities.
* **Competent Authorities (Specified Officers):**
* Impact: Empowered to perform functions under the National Highways Act for the specified stretch of NH30.
* Action Required: Execute their duties related to land acquisition, building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation, in accordance with the Act.
* **Landowners and Residents in Affected Areas (Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh):**
* Impact: Their land may be subject to acquisition for the NH30 project.
* Action Required: Be aware of the land acquisition process and their rights under the National Highways Act, and cooperate with the competent authorities.
* **State Governments of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh:**
* Impact: Involvement in facilitating land acquisition and supporting the NH30 project within their respective states.
* Action Required: Coordinate with the Central Government and competent authorities to ensure smooth implementation of the project.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India concerning national highways.
NH30: National Highway 30, a highway mentioned in the context of land acquisition for building, widening, and maintenance.
UTTARAKHAND: A state in India where land acquisition for NH30 is taking place.
UTTAR PRADESH: A state in India where land acquisition for NH30 is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
Bareilly: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India, where land acquisition for NH30 is taking place.
Pilibhit: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India, where land acquisition for NH30 is taking place.
Udhamsingh Nagar: A district in Uttarakhand, India, where land acquisition for NH30 is taking place.