Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, for the purpose of building/widening National Highway No. 43 (New NH-30) from Km 32.400 to 59.230 (Raipur-Dhamtari Section). Interested parties may object to the land use within twenty-one days of the notification's publication. The notification was issued on November 20, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Land Acquisition Declaration:**
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, for the Raipur-Dhamtari section of National Highway No. 43 (New NH-30).
* The specific stretch of land is from Km 32.400 to 59.230.
* The purpose of the acquisition is for building, widening (four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
* **Objection Mechanism:**
* Persons interested in the land can object to its use for the stated purpose.
* Objections must be filed within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub Divisional Magistrate/Revenue Land Acquisition Officer, Kurud, Distt. Dhamtari C.G., and must state the grounds for the objection.
* The Competent Authority will provide an opportunity for a hearing, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* The Competent Authority can either allow or disallow objections after the hearing and any necessary inquiry.
* The order passed by the Competent Authority is final.
* **Land Details:**
* Land plans and other 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, nature of land, and area in hectares for various villages in Kurud Taluk, Dhamtari District.
Impact Analysis:
**Landowners/Interested Parties:**
* Impact: Landowners in the specified area of Dhamtari district will have their land acquired for the highway project. They may be displaced or lose agricultural land.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must file a written objection with the Competent Authority within 21 days of the notification, stating the grounds for their objection. They may also attend the hearing to present their case.
**Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Magistrate/Revenue Land Acquisition Officer):**
* Impact: Responsible for receiving and processing objections, conducting hearings, and making decisions on whether to allow or disallow objections.
* Action Required: Must review all objections, provide objectors with a hearing opportunity, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders regarding the objections.
**Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways):**
* Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the highway project.
* Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition is carried out according to the National Highways Act, 1956, and that due process is followed regarding objections.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956, related to national highways and mentioned as the governing act for land acquisition.
National Highway No.43: A national highway being widened and improved, specifically the stretch from Km. 32.400 to 59.230.
New NH30: A section of the National Highway No. 43, part of the Raipur-Dhamtari Section.
Chhattisgarh: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Dhamtari: A district in Chhattisgarh where land is being acquired.
Raipur-Dhamtari Section: A section of National Highway No.43, specifically from Km. 32.400 to 59.230, where land acquisition is required.
Kurud: A taluk within the Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, location of Competent Authority
Sub Divisional Magistrate Revenue Land Acquisition Officer: Competent Authority, namely, Sub Divisional Magistrate Revenue Land Acquisition Officer