Date: 2016-01-08Category: 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 which is given in the Schedule below
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, declares the intention to acquire land in the Hingoli district of Maharashtra for the purpose of building, widening (four-laning), maintaining, managing, and operating National Highway No. 361, specifically the Loha Waranga Section from Km 601.400 to Km 612.200. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification's publication date (January 8, 2016) to object to the land use. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Kalamnuri.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
The Central Government intends to acquire land in the Hingoli district of Maharashtra for the public purpose of National Highway No. 361 development (Km 601.400 to Km 612.200).
The land details are described in the attached schedule.
Objection Process:
Interested persons may object to the land use within 21 days of the notification's publication.
Objections must be in writing and submitted to the Sub-Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Kalamnuri.
The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard, either personally or through a legal practitioner.
The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections via order after hearing and inquiry.
The competent authority's order is final.
Land Plan Availability:
Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Land will be acquired for highway development. They have the right to object to the acquisition.
Action Required: If they object to the land acquisition, they must submit a written objection within 21 days of the notification's publication, including the grounds for their objection, to the Sub-Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Kalamnuri.
Competent Authority (Sub-Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Kalamnuri):
Impact: Responsible for receiving and processing objections to the land acquisition.
Action Required: Receive, review, and process objections. Provide objectors with a hearing opportunity and issue orders either allowing or disallowing the objections.
Central Government:
Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for national highway development.
Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition process follows the National Highways Act, 1956.
General Public:
Impact: Benefit from improved highway infrastructure.
Action Required: No action required.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Indian legislation under which land acquisition is being carried out for highway development. Mentioned as 'the said Act'.
Central Government: The governing body responsible for invoking the National Highways Act, 1956 for land acquisition.
Maharashtra: The State in India where the land acquisition for National Highway 361 is taking place.
Hingoli: District in Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place.
National Highway No. 361: The specific highway for which land is being acquired; section from Km. 601.400 to Km. 612.200
Loha Waranga Section: Specific section of National Highway 361 where land acquisition is occurring.
Sub-Divisional Officer: Competent authority, namely, the SubDivisional Officer Land Acquisition Officer, Kalamnuri responsible for addressing objections related to the land acquisition.
Kalamnuri: Location of the Land Acquisition Officer, responsible for addressing objections related to the land acquisition.