## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway NH65/New NH152 (Ambala-Pehowa Section)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway NH65/New NH 152 (Ambala-Pehowa section) from Km 0 to Km 50.86 in the Ambala district of Haryana. The core purpose is to facilitate the expansion and upkeep of this crucial highway stretch. Key findings indicate that landowners in the affected area have a limited timeframe to raise objections to the acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the National Highway NH65/New NH152 (Ambala-Pehowa section). The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy declaration regarding land acquisition for a specific infrastructure project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objectives, as stated in the notification, are the building, widening (specifically to two lanes with paved shoulders or four lanes), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway NH65/New NH 152 in the specified stretch.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy. The notification states that the land acquisition is "for the public purpose." This implies a need to improve transportation infrastructure in the Ambala-Pehowa section, likely due to increased traffic volume, the need for better connectivity, or to facilitate economic development in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy. The key provisions outlined in the text are as follows:
* **Declaration of Intent to Acquire:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified highway project.
* **Affected Area:** The land to be acquired falls within the stretch of NH65/New NH152 from Km 0 to Km 50.86 in the Ambala district of Haryana. Specific details (survey numbers, land types, areas) for land in Hasan Pur and Kaleran villages are provided.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the date of the notification's publication (January 5, 2021) to object to the land acquisition.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Revenue Officer (Competent Authority), stating the grounds for the objection.
* **Competent Authority's Role:** The Competent Authority (District Revenue Officer) is required to provide objectors an opportunity to be heard (in person or via legal practitioner), conduct further inquiry if necessary, and either allow or disallow the objections. The Competent Authority's decision is final.
* **Availability of Land Plans:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the Ambala district of Haryana whose land falls within the specified stretch of NH65/New NH152.
* Residents of Hasan Pur and Kaleran villages that are specifically mentioned.
* The Competent Authority (District Revenue Officer).
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is ultimately responsible. The District Revenue Officer acts as the Competent Authority. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is referenced in the file number.
* **Timelines:** A 21-day window is provided for landowners to submit objections after the notification's publication.
* **Procedures:** The objection procedure is outlined, involving written submissions, hearings, and a decision by the Competent Authority.
* **Availability of Information:** Land plans and other details related to the land acquisition are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes are:
* Successful acquisition of land required for the expansion and maintenance of NH65/New NH152.
* Improved transportation infrastructure in the Ambala-Pehowa section.
* Potential reduction in travel time and improved safety for commuters.
* Potential economic benefits due to improved connectivity.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signals the commencement of land acquisition for the development of National Highway NH65/New NH152 in the Ambala-Pehowa section. Affected landowners must be aware of the objection process and deadlines. The project aims to improve transportation infrastructure, potentially leading to economic and social benefits for the region.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that empowers the Central Government to acquire land for national highway projects.
Central Government: The governing body authorized to acquire land under the National Highways Act, 1956.
NH65: National Highway 65, a road being widened/improved according to the notification.
NH 152: New National Highway 152, a road being widened/improved according to the notification.
Ambala Pehowa: A section of NH65/NH152 between Ambala and Pehowa cities. It also refers to the project name for the highway construction project.
AMBALA: A district in the state of Haryana, India where the land acquisition is taking place.
HARYANA: A state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
District Revenue Officer: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Hasan Pur: Village in Ambala district, Haryana where land is being acquired.
Kaleran: Village in Ambala district, Haryana where land is being acquired.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The government ministry responsible for the notification and highway development.
New Delhi: City where the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is located and where the notification was issued from.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 47] नई ददल्ली, मगं लवार, िनवरी 5, 2021/पौष 15, 1942
No. 47] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021/PAUSHA 15, 1942
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 5 िनवरी, 2021
का.आ. 48(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसमें इसके पश्चात ्
उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान हो
िाने के पश्चात ् दक हररयाणा राज्य के अम्बाला जिले म ें NH65(नया NH 152) के दक.मी. 0 स े दक.मी. 50.86
(अम्बाला-पेहोवा खण्ड) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदद),
अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची म ें ददया
गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करन े के अपन े आिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई भी व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े इक्कीस ददन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथातग ् जडजस्ट्रक्ट रेवेनएु अफसर को जलजखत रूप म ें प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और
उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजधक
पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर देगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ्तथा ऐसी और िाचाँ करन े के पश्चात,् यदद
कोई हो, जिस े सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर
सकेगा ।
72 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आदेि
अंजतम होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अंतगतग आने वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैंऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
अनसु चू ी
हररयाणा राज्य के अम्बाला जिल े म ें NH65(नया NH152) के दक.मी. 0 स े दक.मी.50.86 (अम्बाला -पेहोवा खण्ड) के
जलए अिगन की िाने वाली संरचना रजहत अथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: हररयाणा जिल ेका नाम: अम्बाला
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भजू म का प्रकार भजू म की प्रकृजत भजू म का क्षत्रे फल भजू म का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हेक्टेयर)
तालुक का नाम: अम्बाला
गावं का नाम: हसनपुर
1 23//4/2/2 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.1420000(हक्े टेयर) 0.1420000
गावं का नाम: कलेरा
1 47//13/2 जनिी एग्रीकल्चरल 0.3136000(हक्े टेयर) 0.3136000
कुल 0.4556 0.4556
[फा. सं. NHAI/11013/LA/PIU-Ambala city/NH-65/3(a)/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th January, 2021
S.O. 48(E).—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, is required for building (widening/two lane with paved shoulder/four laning etc.,), maintenance,
management and operation of NH65(New NH 152) in the stretch of land from Km 0 to Km50.86 (Ambala-
Pehowa section) in the district of AMBALA in the state of HARYANA, hereby declares its intention to
acquire such land.
Any person interested in the said land may, within twenty-one days from the date of publication of
this notification in the Official Gazette, object to the use of such land for the aforesaid purpose under
sub-section (1) of section 3C of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority, namely, District Revenue Officer
in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall give the objector an
opportunity of being heard, either in person or by a legal practitioner, and may, after hearing all such
objections and after making such further enquiry, if any, as the Competent Authority thinks necessary, by
order, either allow or disallow the objections.
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 3C of the said Act
shall be final.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
The land plans and other details of the land to be acquired under their notification are available and
can be inspected by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling NH65 (New NH 152)
Ambala-Pehowa section From k.m. 0.000 TO 50.860 in the district of AMBALA in the State of
HARYANA
State: HARYANA District: AMBALA
S.No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Ambala
Village: Hasan Pur
1 23//4/2/2 Private Agriculture 0.1420000(Hectare ) 0.1420000
Village: Kaleran
1 47//13/2 Private Agricultural 0.3136000(Hectare ) 0.3136000
Total 0.4556 0.4556
[F. No. NHAI/11013/LA/PIU-Ambala city/NH-65/3(a)/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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