Date: 2016-03-11Category: 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 Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, declares the intention to acquire land in the Bathinda district of Punjab for the public purpose of building, widening, and maintaining National Highway No. 64 from Km 180.00 to Km 209.500. Interested parties may object to the land acquisition within twenty-one days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette. The land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Bathinda.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Land Acquisition Notification:**
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in Bathinda, Punjab, for National Highway No. 64 construction, widening, and maintenance.
* The affected area spans from Km 180.00 to Km 209.500 of the Patiala-Bathinda section.
* **Objection Process:**
* Individuals with interests in the land can object to its use for the specified purpose.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Bathinda, within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must state the grounds for opposition.
* Objectors will have the opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
* The Sub Divisional Magistrate will either allow or disallow objections via order, which will be final.
* **Land Details:**
* Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Bathinda.
* The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, land type, nature of land, and area in hectares.
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners/Interested Parties:**
* Impact: Potential loss of land due to acquisition for highway construction; opportunity to raise objections against the acquisition.
* Action Required: Inspect land plans at the Sub Divisional Magistrate's office; submit written objections with grounds to the Sub Divisional Magistrate, Bathinda, within 21 days if they oppose the acquisition.
* **Sub Divisional Magistrate, Bathinda (Competent Authority):**
* Impact: Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing objections related to land acquisition.
* Action Required: Provide a hearing opportunity to objectors, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing objections.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:**
* Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the National Highway project.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the National Highways Act, 1956, and address any issues arising from objections to the land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: The legal framework under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for this notification.
National Highway No. 64: The highway for which land is being acquired.
Punjab: The State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Bathinda: The district in Punjab where the land is being acquired.
Patiala-Bathinda Section: The specific section of National Highway 64 that is being widened/improved.
Sub Divisional Magistrate, Bathinda: The competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
March 10, 2016: Date of the notification.