Date: 2015-08-14Category: 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 Govt., 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 / two lane with paved shoulder / four laning etc.).
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government of India, declares the intention to acquire land in the Tiruchirapalli district of Tamil Nadu for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, and operating National Highway No. 227. Interested parties may object to the land use within twenty-one days of the notification's publication date (August 14, 2015). Objections must be submitted in writing to the Special District Revenue Officer.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition for National Highway 227:
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu, for the National Highway No. 227 project (Km. 0000 to Km. 40150 Trichy Chidambaram Section).
* The purpose includes building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder, four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
* A brief description of the land is provided in the Schedule of the notification.
Objection Mechanism:
* Persons with an interest in the specified land can object to its use for the highway project.
* Objections must be submitted within 21 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette (August 14, 2015).
* Objections must be in writing and addressed to the Special District Revenue Officer, Land Acquisition, National Highway, Tiruchirapalli.
* The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
* The Competent Authority will either allow or disallow the objections after the hearing and any necessary inquiry.
* The order passed by the Competent Authority is final.
Availability of Land Details:
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Potential loss of land and property; opportunity to object to the acquisition.
* Action Required: If opposed to the acquisition, submit a written objection to the Special District Revenue Officer within 21 days of the notification, including the grounds for the objection.
Special District Revenue Officer (Competent Authority):
* Impact: Responsible for receiving, hearing, and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Review and consider all objections, provide objectors with a hearing opportunity, conduct inquiries as needed, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing the objections.
Central Government:
* Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the National Highway project.
* Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition process adheres to the National Highways Act, 1956, and addresses objections appropriately.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956 in India, related to national highways. This notification invokes Section 3A and 3C of this Act.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of road transport infrastructure.
National Highway No.227: A specific national highway in India that is subject to building, widening, and maintenance work as described in the notification.
Tamil Nadu: A state in southern India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Tiruchirapalli: A district in Tamil Nadu where the land acquisition for National Highway No. 227 is taking place.
Trichy Chidambaram Section: A specific section of National Highway No. 227, from Km.0000 to Km.40150, that is subject to the changes.
Special District Revenue Officer LA, NH, Tiruchirapalli: The competent authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition for the highway project in Tiruchirapalli.
Lalgudi: A Taluk of Tiruchirapalli district in Tamil Nadu where land acquisition is taking place