Date: 2016-02-02Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
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
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government of India, declares the intention to acquire land in the Bangalore Urban district of Karnataka for the purpose of widening National Highway No. 275. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification date (February 2, 2016) to object to the land acquisition. Objections must be submitted in writing to the designated competent authority.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** Acquisition of land for building, widening (six-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 275 (Bangalore to Mysore Section).
* **Location:** Land required falls between Ch. 18.00 Km to Ch. 135.50 Km in the Bangalore Urban district, Bangalore South Taluk of Karnataka.
* **Legal Basis:** The acquisition is under Section 3A(1) of the National Highways Act, 1956.
**Objection Process:**
* **Deadline:** Interested parties can object within 21 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette (dated February 2, 2016).
* **Submission:** Objections must be written and submitted to the competent authority: PIU, Ramadevarapada Basavanapura Ramanagar, Karnataka.
* **Content:** Objections must state the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing:** Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Authority Decision:** The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections via an order.
* **Finality:** The competent authority's order under Section 3C(2) of the Act is final.
**Land Details:**
* Land plans and details are available for inspection at the competent authority's office.
* The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land, and area in square meters.
Impact Analysis:
**Landowners/Interested Parties:**
* Impact: Potential loss of land and property due to acquisition.
* Action Required: File written objections with the competent authority within 21 days if they oppose the acquisition, including grounds for objection. Inspect land plans at the competent authority's office for details.
**Competent Authority (PIU, Ramadevarapada Basavanapura Ramanagar):**
* Impact: Responsible for managing the objection process and making decisions on land acquisition.
* Action Required: Receive and review objections, provide hearings to objectors, conduct inquiries if necessary, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing objections.
**Central Government:**
* Impact: Overseeing and authorizing the land acquisition process for national highway development.
* Action Required: Ensure the acquisition process follows the National Highways Act, 1956, and related regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Indian Parliament concerning national highways. This policy notification invokes sections 3A and 3C of this Act.
National Highway No. 275: A specific national highway that is the subject of this land acquisition notification. The highway section is from Ch. 18.00 Km. to Ch. 135.50 Km.
Karnataka: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the specified section of National Highway 275.
Bangalore: The Bangalore Urban district where land is being acquired.
Bangalore South: The taluk (sub-district) within Bangalore Urban district where land acquisition is occurring.
Bangalore-Mysore Section: The specific section of National Highway 275 between Bangalore and Mysore that is subject to widening and development.
PIU, Ramadevarapada Basavanapura Ramanagar, Karnataka: The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition should be addressed.
KIADB: Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board, a governmental organization that owns certain lands being acquired.