Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, declares the intention to acquire land in the Madhepura district of Bihar for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 106 (Birpur-Bihpur Section) from km 106.000 to km 136.000. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification's publication date (January 5, 2018) to object to the land acquisition. Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Madhepura, Bihar.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in the Madhepura district of Bihar for NH-106 (Birpur-Bihpur Section) from km 106.000 to km 136.000.
* The purpose of the acquisition is for building, widening/two-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
* The land includes structures or is without structures.
* A brief description of the land is provided in the Schedule, including district, tehsil, village, survey number, type and nature of land, and area in hectares.
Objection Mechanism:
* Individuals with interest in the land can object to the land use within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Madhepura, Bihar, stating the grounds for objection.
* The competent authority (District Land Acquisition Officer) will provide an opportunity for a hearing, in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow the objections after the hearing and any necessary inquiries.
* The order made 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: Landowners in the specified area of Madhepura district will have their land acquired for the highway project. They have the right to object to the acquisition.
* Action Required: If they object to the acquisition, they must submit a written objection to the District Land Acquisition Officer within 21 days of the notification, including the grounds for their objection. They may also attend the hearing in person or through a legal representative.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Madhepura, Bihar (Competent Authority):
* Impact: Responsible for managing the objection process and making decisions regarding the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Receive and review objections, provide hearings to objectors, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing the objections. Ensure land plans and details are available for inspection.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:
* Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the highway project.
* Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition process adheres to the National Highways Act, 1956, and that the rights of landowners are respected.
General Public:
* Impact: The project aims to improve public infrastructure.
* Action Required: No direct action is required unless directly involved.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways network.
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning national highways.
New Delhi: The location of notification and the place of publication
National Highway No. 106: The national highway that is the subject of this notification, specifically the stretch from km 106.000 to km 136.000.
Bihar: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Madhepura district, Bihar: The specific district within the State of Bihar where the land acquisition for the highway project is occurring.
Birpur Bihpur Section: The section of National Highway No. 106 that is being widened or improved.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Madhepura, Bihar: The competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.