## Policy Analysis Report: Notification Regarding Land Acquisition for National Highway 161 New in Maharashtra
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 1088(E)) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, published on March 9, 2021. This notification declares the intention to acquire land in the WASHIM district of Maharashtra for the purpose of building, widening/four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway (NH) 161 New, specifically within the stretch from Km 40.100 to Km 97.700. The notification outlines procedures for affected parties to object to the acquisition and identifies the competent authority for handling objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative analysis of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification (S.O. 1088(E)) concerning land acquisition for the NH-161 New project in Maharashtra, based solely on the information provided in the document.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy notification regarding land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective is to acquire land for the building, widening/four-laning, maintenance, management and operation of NH-161 New, including bypasses, within the specified section.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** This notification addresses the need to expand and improve the NH-161 New highway infrastructure. The text indicates that the existing infrastructure is insufficient, necessitating land acquisition for widening, four-laning, and overall improvement of the highway. The reference to "public purpose" implies that the project aims to enhance transportation efficiency, safety, and connectivity within the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** This notification establishes the following key provisions:
* Declaration of intention to acquire land for NH-161 New development.
* Identification of the land parcels to be acquired in Washim district, Maharashtra, specifically in the villages of Bramhanwada NM and Medshi within Malegaon Taluk. The notification includes the survey plot numbers and area details of the lands.
* Granting affected parties a 21-day period from the notification's publication date to raise objections to the land acquisition.
* Designation of the Sub-Divisional Officer Land Acquisition Officer, Washim, as the Competent Authority for receiving and adjudicating objections.
* Requirement for the Competent Authority to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard before making a decision on the objections.
* Stipulation that the Competent Authority's decision on objections is final.
* Availability of land plans and other relevant details at the Competent Authority's office for inspection by interested parties.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include:
* Landowners and residents of the WASHIM district in Maharashtra, particularly those owning land within the specified stretch of NH-161 New.
* Farmers cultivating the land slated for acquisition.
* Businesses and individuals whose properties or livelihoods may be impacted by the highway construction or widening project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the overall responsible body. The Sub-Divisional Officer, Land Acquisition Officer, Washim is the designated Competent Authority for handling objections and overseeing the land acquisition process at the local level.
* **Timelines or procedures:** The notification specifies a 21-day objection period from the date of publication. It also outlines a procedure for submitting objections in writing, the objector's right to be heard, and the Competent Authority's obligation to make an inquiry before issuing an order. The text suggests that land plans and details are available for inspection immediately.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The intended outcomes of this notification include:
* Facilitating the smooth acquisition of land required for the development of NH-161 New.
* Upgrading and expanding the highway infrastructure to improve transportation efficiency, reduce travel times, and enhance connectivity.
* Stimulating economic growth and development in the region by facilitating the movement of goods and people.
* Potentially impacting the livelihoods of those whose land is acquired, necessitating fair compensation and resettlement measures.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification represents a significant step towards the development of NH-161 New. It outlines the intention to acquire land, the affected areas, the process for objections, and the responsible authorities. The implementation of this notification will directly impact landowners in the WASHIM district and contribute to improved infrastructure and connectivity in the region. Understanding these details is crucial for stakeholders to protect their rights and participate effectively in the land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An Indian law regarding national highways, specifically section 3A is referenced.
Central Government: The government of India, which is exercising powers under the National Highways Act.
NH161 New: New designation of a National Highway, subject to widening and maintenance.
NandedHingoliWashimAkola Section: A section of NH161 New passing through the districts of Nanded, Hingoli, Washim and Akola. The area of land acquisition is from Km. 40.100 to Km. 97.700 of this section.
WASHIM: A district in the state of Maharashtra, India where land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
MAHARASHTRA: A state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is located.
SubDivisional Officer Land acquisition officer, Washim, Dist. Washim, Maharashtra: The Competent Authority responsible for addressing objections related to the land acquisition.
Malegaon: Taluk (sub-division of a district) where land acquisition is happening.
Bramhanwada: A village within Malegaon Taluk where land is being acquired.
Medshi: A village within Malegaon Taluk where land is being acquired.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director involved in the notification process.
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
सी.जी.-डी.एलxx.x-GअID.H-1xx0x0 32021-225751
CG-DLxx-xEG-I1D0E0x3x2x0 21-225751
असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1000] नई ददल्ली, मगं लवार, माच ग9, 2021/फाल्ग नु 18, 1942
No. 1000] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021/PHALGUNA 18, 1942
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 9 माच,ग 2021
का.आ. 1088(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक महाराष्ट्र राज्य के वाजिम जिले म ें राष्ट्रीय रािमागग संख्या 161 (नई) के दक.मी. 40.100 स े
दक.मी. 97.700 तक के भू-खण्ड (नांदेड-हहगोली-वाजिम-अकोला सेक्िन) का (बाईपासों सजहत) के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/4-
लेन का बनाना आदद),अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपजे क्षत है जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन
नीचे अनुसूची म ेंददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करन ेके अपन े आिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई भी व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े इक्कीस ददन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आक्षेप सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् उपजवभागीय अजधकारी तथा भूसंपादन अजधकारी, वाजिम, जिला
वाजिम, महाराष्ट्र को जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्ततु की िाएगी और उसमें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम
प्राजधकारी, आक्षेपकता गको व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी जवजध व्यवसायी द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर देगा और ऐसी आक्षेपों की
1461 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िााँच करने के पश्चात,् यदद कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा
या तो आक्षेपों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आदेि
अंजतम होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अंतगतग आने वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैंऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
अनसु चू ी
महाराष्ट्र राज्य के वाजिम जिल ेम ेंराष्ट्रीय रािमाग गसख्ं या 161 (नई) प्रस्ट्ताजवत के दक.मी. 40.100 स े
दक.मी. 97.700 तक (नादं ेड-हहगोली-वाजिम-अकोला सक्े िन) के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा
सरं चना सजहत भूजम का सजं क्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: महाराष्ट्र जिल ेका नाम: वाजिम
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: मालगे ाव
गावं का नाम: ब्राम्हणवाडा एनएम
1 119 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0800000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0800000
गावं का नाम: मडे िी
1 133 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 1.2520000(हक्े टेयर) 1.2520000
2 141 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.2940000(हक्े टेयर) 0.2940000
3 262 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.2990000(हक्े टेयर) 0.2990000
कुल 1.9250 1.9250
[फा. सं. NHAI/NAGPUR/AMRAVATI/LA/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th March, 2021
S.O. 1088(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National Highways
Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government, after being satisfied that for
the public purpose, the land, the brief description of which is given in the Schedule below, is required for building
(widening/four laning etc.,), maintenance, management and operation of NH161 (New) including bypasses in the
stretch of land from Km. 40.100 to Km. 97.700 (Nanded-Hingoli-Washim-Akola Section) in the district of WASHIM
in the state of MAHARASHTRA, hereby declares its intention to acquire such land.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Any person interested in the said land may, within twenty-one days from the date of publication of this
notification in the Official Gazette, object to the use of such land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-section(1) of
section 3C of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority, namely, Sub-Divisional Officer & Land
acquisition officer, Washim, Dist. Washim, Maharashtra in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the
Competent Authority shall give the objector an opportunity of being heard, either in person or by a legal practitioner,
and may, after hearing all such objections and after making such further enquiry, if any, as the Competent Authority
thinks necessary, by order, either allow or disallow the objections.
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 3C of the said Act shall be
final.
The land plans and other details of the land to be acquired under their notification are available and can be
inspected by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling within the stretch of land
from Km. 40.100 to Km. 97.700 (Nanded-Hingoli-Washim-Akola Section) of National Highways No. 161
(New) in the district of WASHIM in the state of MAHARASHTRA.
State: MAHARASHTRA District: WASHIM
Sr. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Malegaon
Village: Bramhanwada NM
1 119 Private Agriculture 0.0800000(Hectare ) 0.0800000
Village: Medshi
1 133 Private Agriculture 1.2520000(Hectare ) 1.2520000
2 141 Private Agriculture 0.2940000(Hectare ) 0.2940000
3 262 Private Agriculture 0.2990000(Hectare ) 0.2990000
Total 1.9250 1.9250
[F. No. NHAI/NAGPUR/AMRAVATI/LA/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.