Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on February 12, 2019, authorizes competent authorities to perform functions under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of the NH29E in Uttar Pradesh, specifically from Km. 0 to Km. 80. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* Officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* They will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:**
* Land acquisition for NH29E in Uttar Pradesh.
* Stretches include Km. 0 to Km. 56 and Km. 56 to Km. 80.
* Purpose: building, widening (four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation.
* **Schedule Details:**
* Lists villages and districts affected by land acquisition.
* Deputy Land Acquisition Officer (Maharajganj) covers Km 0-56.
* Competent Authority/Special Land Acquisition Officer (Gorakhpur) covers Km 56-80.
Impact Analysis:
* **Land Owners/Residents in UTTAR PRADESH (Maharajganj and Gorakhpur Districts):**
* *Impact:* Land may be acquired for the NH29E project, affecting property and livelihoods.
* *Action Required:* Cooperate with land acquisition officers, provide necessary documentation, and seek fair compensation.
* **Deputy Land Acquisition Officer (Maharajganj) & Competent Authority/Special Land Acquisition Officer (Gorakhpur):**
* *Impact:* Responsible for executing land acquisition process as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
* *Action Required:* Perform duties as competent authorities, oversee land acquisition, ensure fair compensation, and adhere to legal requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
Sonauli-Jangal Kauriya: A section or project related to NH29E, potentially a road or highway segment.
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956 by the government of India related to national highways.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, mentioned as the place of publication in the notification.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways.
NH29E: National Highway 29E, a specific highway mentioned in the context of land acquisition.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India where land acquisition is being carried out.
Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India where land acquisition is being carried out.