## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway NH703A in Punjab, India
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding land acquisition for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway NH703A in the state of Punjab, India. The core purpose, based on the notification, is to acquire specific parcels of land for this public infrastructure project. The key finding is the declaration of intent to acquire land and the provision for affected parties to raise objections. This is a new policy action as far as the analyzed text is concerned.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of a government notification published in the Gazette of India, specifically concerning the intended acquisition of land for the National Highway NH703A project in Punjab. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire land for the "building wideningtwo lane with paved shoulderfour laning etc.,, maintenance, management and operation of NH703A" within a specified stretch (Km. 0 to Km. 18.2).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The notification indicates a requirement for land to improve the infrastructure of NH703A. The widening and improvement project aims to enhance connectivity and transportation efficiency, a recognized problem in developing infrastructure. The policy addresses the need for land acquisition to facilitate these improvements.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire specific land parcels for the stated purpose.
* **Affected Land Details:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the survey number, plot number, type of land, nature of land, and area (in local units and hectares) of the land to be acquired in the villages of Jham Ke, Sudhara and Talwandi Nepalan within the district of Firozpur, Punjab.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals interested in the land are granted a 21-day window from the notification's publication date to object to the land acquisition. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Magistrate).
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority is obligated to provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative, before making a final decision on the objections.
* **Finality of Order:** Any order made by the Competent Authority under subsection 2 of section 3C of the National Highways Act is deemed final.
* **Accessibility of Information:** The land plans and other related details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification are:
* Landowners in the villages of Jham Ke, Sudhara and Talwandi Nepalan, district of Firozpur, Punjab whose land falls within the designated area for acquisition.
* Residents and businesses in the affected villages that rely on the land.
* The Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Magistrate) responsible for handling objections.
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (responsible agency).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible central government agency. The Sub Divisional Magistrate acts as the Competent Authority at the local level.
* **Timelines:** The notification specifies a 21-day period for landowners to submit objections. Further timelines for the hearing process and final order are not explicitly stated in the provided text.
* **Procedures:** The process involves the declaration of intent, opportunity for objections, a hearing process conducted by the Competent Authority, and a final order regarding the objections. Land plans are available for inspection at the SDM office in Zira.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The intended outcome of this notification is to facilitate the legal acquisition of land required for the improvement of National Highway NH703A. This is expected to contribute to enhanced transportation infrastructure, improved connectivity, and potentially, economic development in the region. The process also incorporates a mechanism for addressing grievances and ensuring fair consideration of objections.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a critical step in acquiring land for the development and improvement of National Highway NH703A in Punjab. It outlines the procedures for land acquisition, provides a platform for objections, and defines the roles and responsibilities of relevant authorities. The successful implementation of this notification is vital for the timely completion of the highway project and the realization of its intended benefits.
Key Entities Referenced
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament related to national highways. Specifically, subsection 1 of section 3A and section 3C are mentioned.
Central Government: The Union Government of India.
NH703A: A National Highway that is subject of the land acquisition notification, specifically the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 18.2
Zira, Punjab: A Taluk in the district of FIROZPUR in the state of Punjab, location of SDM office.
FIROZPUR, Punjab: A district in the state of Punjab where land acquisition is taking place.
PUNJAB: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Sub Divisional Magistrate: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Jham Ke, Punjab: A Village in Zira Taluk, FIROZPUR District, Punjab
Sudhara, Punjab: A Village in Zira Taluk, FIROZPUR District, Punjab
Talwandi Nepalan, Punjab: A Village in Zira Taluk, FIROZPUR District, Punjab
RAJESH GUPTA: Director.
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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स.ं 997] नई ददल्ली, मगं लवार, माच ग9, 2021/फाल्ग नु 18, 1942
No. 997] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021/PHALGUNA 18, 1942
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 9 माच,ग 2021
का.आ. 1085(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें 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 पंिाब राज्य के दिरोज़पुर जिले म ें NH703A के दक.मी. 0 से दक.मी.18.2 ( उपप्रभागीय मैजिस्ट्रेट
कायगलय, िीरा) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदद), अनरु क्षण,
प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीचे 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, अथागत ् उपप्रभागीय मैजिस्ट्रेट 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 िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदद
1458 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
कोई हो, जिस े सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर
सकेगा ।
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 ी
पिं ाब राज्य के दिरोज़परु जिल ेम ेंNH703A के दक.मी. 0 स ेदक.मी. 18.2 ( उपप्रभागीय मजै िस्ट्रेट कायलग य, िीरा) के
जलए अिनग की िान ेवाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: पिं ाब जिल ेका नाम: दिरोज़परु
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: िीरा
गावं का नाम: झाम के
1 6//15/1 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0025293(हक्े टेयर) 0.0025293
2 6//20 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0063232(हक्े टेयर) 0.0063232
3 7//24/2 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0126465(हक्े टेयर) 0.0126465
4 7//25/1 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0025293(हक्े टेयर) 0.0025293
गावं का नाम: सधु ारा
1 20//25 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0278222(हक्े टेयर) 0.0278222
2 29//21 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0202343(हक्े टेयर) 0.0202343
3 29//7/1 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.1239350(हक्े टेयर) 0.1239350
4 37//3/1 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0177050(हक्े टेयर) 0.0177050
गावं का नाम: तलवडं ी नपे ाला ाँ
1 95//16 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0455272(हक्े टेयर) 0.0455272
2 96//11 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0859958(हक्े टेयर) 0.0859958
3 96//12 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0328808(हक्े टेयर) 0.0328808
4 96//13/1/1 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0008423(हक्े टेयर) 0.0008423
5 96//13/1/2 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0193895(हक्े टेयर) 0.0193895[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
6 96//20 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0202343(हक्े टेयर) 0.0202343
7 96//9/1 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0404686(हक्े टेयर) 0.0404686
कुल 0.4591 0.4591
[फा. सं. PWD/FZR/CWD/LA/1206/3A5]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th March, 2021
S.O. 1085(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 NH703A in
the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km.18.2 (SDM office, Zira) in the district of FIROZPUR in the state of PUNJAB,
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, Sub Divisional Magistrate 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.
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 NH703A in the stretch of land
from Km. 0 to Km. 18.2 (SDM office, Zira) in the district of FIROZPUR in the state of PUNJAB.
State: PUNJAB District: FIROZPUR
Sr. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Zira
Village: Jham Ke (32)
1 6//15/1 Private Agriculture 0.0025293(Hectare ) 0.0025293
2 6//20 Private Agriculture 0.0063232(Hectare ) 0.0063232
3 7//24/2 Private Agriculture 0.0126465(Hectare ) 0.0126465
4 7//25/1 Private Agriculture 0.0025293(Hectare ) 0.00252934 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Village: Sudhara
1 20//25 Private Agriculture 0.0278222(Hectare ) 0.0278222
2 29//21 Private Agriculture 0.0202343(Hectare ) 0.0202343
3 29//7/1 Private Agriculture 0.1239350(Hectare ) 0.1239350
4 37//3/1 Private Agriculture 0.0177050(Hectare ) 0.0177050
Village: Talwandi Nepalan (50)
1 95//16 Private Agriculture 0.0455272(Hectare ) 0.0455272
2 96//11 Private Agriculture 0.0859958(Hectare ) 0.0859958
3 96//12 Private Agriculture 0.0328808(Hectare ) 0.0328808
4 96//13/1/1 Private Agriculture 0.0008423(Hectare ) 0.0008423
5 96//13/1/2 Private Agriculture 0.0193895(Hectare ) 0.0193895
6 96//20 Private Agriculture 0.0202343(Hectare ) 0.0202343
7 96//9/1 Private Agriculture 0.0404686(Hectare ) 0.0404686
Total 0.4591 0.4591
[F. No. PWD/FZR/CWD/LA/1206/3A5]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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