Date: 2015-10-07Category: 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,
Executive Summary:
This document is a notification from the Central Government regarding land acquisition for the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of the Gorakhpur Bypass in Uttar Pradesh. It declares the intention to acquire land along National Highway 29E (New National Highway 24) from km 79.670 to km 251.700 of National Highway 28. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification date (October 7, 2015) to object to the land acquisition.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Notification:
The Central Government intends to acquire land in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh for the Gorakhpur Bypass project.
The land is required for four-laning the bypass, its maintenance, management, and operation.
The affected area spans from km 79.670 of National Highway 29E (New National Highway 24) to km 251.700 of National Highway 28.
Objection Process:
Individuals with an interest in the land can object to its use for the bypass project.
Objections must be submitted in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Gorakhpur, within 21 days of the notification's publication (October 7, 2015).
The objection should state the grounds for the objection.
Objectors will have the opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections after conducting an inquiry.
The competent authority's order is final.
Land Details:
Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land, and area in hectares.
The acquisition includes land with or without structures.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners within the specified area will have their land acquired for the Gorakhpur Bypass project. They may be displaced or lose property.
Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Gorakhpur, within 21 days of the notification (October 7, 2015).
Competent Authority (Special Land Acquisition Officer, Gorakhpur):
Impact: Responsible for managing the objection process, conducting inquiries, and making final decisions on objections.
Action Required: Receive, review, and process objections from landowners; conduct hearings; make inquiries; and issue orders either allowing or disallowing objections.
Central Government:
Impact: Oversees and approves the land acquisition process for the National Highway project.
Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition process follows the National Highways Act, 1956, and that affected parties are given a fair opportunity to object.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Indian Parliament concerning national highways, referenced as the legal basis for land acquisition.
Central Government: The Union Government of India, which is exercising powers under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Gorakhpur Bypass: A bypass road project near Gorakhpur city that is to be four-laned for improved traffic flow. The land acquisition is for this project.
Gorakhpur: A district in the State of Uttar Pradesh, India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the Gorakhpur district is located and where the highway project is situated.
National Highway No. 29E: An old designation for a section of the National Highway network, which has been renumbered as National Highway No. 24.
National Highway No. 24: The new designation for a section of the National Highway network, previously known as National Highway No. 29E.
Special Land Acquisition Officer, Gorakhpur: The competent authority responsible for the land acquisition process in Gorakhpur.