## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 754K in Rajasthan
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, published on March 2, 2021. This notification declares the intention to acquire land in the Shri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 754K (NH 754K). The land acquisition is for the stretch between Km 61.467 and Km 81.688. The report outlines the policy's objectives, rationale, key provisions concerning the land acquisition process, affected stakeholders, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes related to the project. The key finding is the government's intention to acquire specific parcels of land listed in the schedule for the aforementioned highway project and the procedure for affected parties to raise objections.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the notification published in the Gazette of India on March 2, 2021, regarding land acquisition for the National Highway 754K project in Rajasthan. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the document.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy declaration relating to land acquisition.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to acquire land for the "building, widening, maintenance, management and operation of NH 754K in the stretch of land from Km 61.467 to Km.81.688" in Rajasthan. This suggests improving the highway infrastructure to facilitate transportation.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy. The policy addresses the need for land to facilitate the expansion and maintenance of NH 754K. The explicit mention of "building, widening... maintenance, management and operation" suggests that the existing infrastructure is either insufficient or requires upgrading to meet current or future demands. The mention of "two lane with paved shoulderfour laning etc" indicates improvements in road capacity and quality are envisioned.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy declaration regarding land acquisition, the key provisions are as follows:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the NH 754K project.
* **Land Description:** A schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, and area in hectares for various villages.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Any person interested in the said land has 21 days from the date of publication of the notification to object to the land acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** The Sub-Divisional Officer Suratgarh is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and address objections.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be made in writing, stating the grounds thereof. The Competent Authority is required to provide the objector an opportunity to be heard.
* **Finality of Order:** The order made by the Competent Authority under subsection 2 of section 3C of the National Highways Act, 1956 shall be final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** 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 and residents of the villages within the Shri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan whose land falls within the designated stretch (Km 61.467 to Km 81.688) of NH 754K. Villages include: 11 SPDA, 2 BHM, 1 Knd, 10 SPD, 2 BHMA, 3 TTD A, Chaharsar, ETAII, Gusainsar, Kaloosar, Sanwalsar, Sardarpura Khartha, and Thethar.
* The Sub-Divisional Officer Suratgarh, who is the designated Competent Authority.
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, particularly the NHAIPIUJDHBMAJECRAJ2018LA3A division.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, specifically the NHAIPIUJDHBMAJECRAJ2018LA3A division, and the Sub-Divisional Officer Suratgarh are responsible for implementation.
* **Timelines:** A 21-day window is provided for landowners to file objections following the notification's publication on March 2, 2021.
* **Procedures:** The procedure involves landowners submitting written objections to the Competent Authority, who then provides an opportunity for a hearing. The Competent Authority then makes a final decision on the objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this land acquisition include:
* Improved and expanded NH 754K highway infrastructure.
* Enhanced connectivity and transportation efficiency in the region.
* Potential economic benefits associated with improved transportation infrastructure.
* Potential displacement or disruption for landowners whose land is acquired.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways signals the commencement of the land acquisition process for the NH 754K project in Rajasthan. It outlines the intention to acquire land, describes the specific parcels affected, and establishes a process for landowners to raise objections. This policy declaration is a crucial step in facilitating the improvement and expansion of the highway infrastructure, with potential impacts on local landowners and the broader transportation network. Affected industry members should take note of the specified timelines and procedures for objection, as well as the land descriptions provided.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that provides for the declaration of certain highways to be national highways and for the control of such highways.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
NH 754K: A national highway, specifically the stretch of land from Km 61.467 to Km. 81.688 that is subject to land acquisition for building, widening, maintenance, management and operation.
Suratgarh: A Taluk in Shri Ganganagar District, Rajasthan, location related to the land acquisition.
Shri Ganganagar: A district in Rajasthan, where the land acquisition for NH 754K is taking place.
RAJASTHAN: A state in India where the land acquisition for NH 754K is taking place.
Sub-Divisional Officer Suratgarh: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
New Delhi: Location of notification publication
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: Government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
NHAIPIUJDHBMAJECRAJ2018LA3A: File Number for the notification.
Rajesh Gupta: Director.
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 922] नई ददल्ली, मगं लवार, माच ग2, 2021/फाल्ग नु 11, 1942
No. 922] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021/PHALGUNA 11, 1942
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 2 माच,ग 2021
का.आ. 996(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात् दक रािस्ट्थान राज्य के श्री गगं ानगर जिले म ें NH 754K के दक.मी. 61.467 स े दक.मी.81.688
(सूरतगढ) तक के भ-ू 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 े अनुसचू ी 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, अथागत् उप खण्ड अजधकारी सूरतगढ़ को जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्ततु की िाएगी
और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएगं े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी जवजधक
पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर देगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िााँच करने के पश्चात,् यदद
कोई हो, जिस े सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर
सकेगा ।
1334 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 अतं गतग 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 ी
रािस्ट्थान राज्य के श्री गगं ानगर जिल ेम ेंNH 754K के दक.मी. 61.467 स ेदक.मी.81.688 (सरू तगढ) के जलए अिनग की
िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का सजं क्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: रािस्ट्थान जिल ेका नाम: श्री गंगानगर
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भजू म का भजू म की भजू म का क्षत्रे फल भजू म का
सख्ं या प्रकार प्रकृजत (स्ट्थानीय इकाई) क्षत्रे फल
(हेक्टेयर)
तालुक का नाम: सूरतगढ़
गावं का नाम: 11 एसपीडी-ए
1 20//13 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.0431000 0.0431000
(हक्े टेयर)
2 20//14 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.0046000 0.0046000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: 2 बीएचएम
1 1//5 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.0034000 0.0034000
(हक्े टेयर)
2 1//7 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.1526000 0.1526000
(हक्े टेयर)
3 1//8 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.0255000 0.0255000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: 1 के.एन.डी.
1 23//20 जनिी अनकमाण्ड 0.0005000 0.0005000
(हक्े टेयर)
2 26//19 जनिी अनकमाण्ड 0.0060000 0.0060000
(हक्े टेयर)
3 68//22/2 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.1930000 0.1930000
(हक्े टेयर)
4 8//2 सरकारी अनकमाण्ड 0.0109000 0.0109000
(हक्े टेयर)[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
गावं का नाम: 10 एस.पी.डी.
1 24//24 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.0010000 0.0010000
(हक्े टेयर)
2 24//25/2 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.0136000 0.0136000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: 2 बीएचएम-ए
1 11//25 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.0104000 0.0104000
(हक्े टेयर)
2 12//24/2 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.0244000 0.0244000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: 3 टी.टी.डी. ‘ए‘
1 106//22/2 जनिी कमाण्ड 0.1017000 0.1017000
(हक्े टेयर)
2 94//13 जनिी अनकमाण्ड 0.0144000 0.0144000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: चाहड़सर
1 415 जनिी बारानी-II 0.0747000 0.0747000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: एटा-।।
1 209 जनिी बारानी 0.0278000 0.0278000
(हक्े टेयर)
2 274 जनिी बारानी 0.0663000 0.0663000
(हक्े टेयर)
3 621/274 जनिी बारानी 0.0672000 0.0672000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: गोसाईं सर
1 565/39 जनिी बारानी 0.1335000 0.1335000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: कालसू र
1 370/117/5,371/117/5,372/117/5,373/117/5,374/117/ जनिी बारानी 0.2360000 0.2360000
5,375/117/5 (हक्े टेयर)4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
गावं का नाम: सावं लसर
1 527 सरकारी गै मु रास्ट्ता 0.0782000 0.0782000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: सरदारपुरा खथा ग
1 203/1 जनिी बारानी 0.0350000 0.0350000
(हक्े टेयर)
2 205/1 जनिी बारानी 0.0180000 0.0180000
(हक्े टेयर)
गावं का नाम: ठेठार
1 192 जनिी बारानी 0.0257000 0.0257000
(हक्े टेयर)
कुल 1.3675 1.3675
[फा. स.ं NHAI/PIU-JDH/BM/AJEC-RAJ/2018/LA/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd March, 2021
S.O. 996(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 NH 754K in
the stretch of land from Km 61.467 to Km.81.688 (Suratgarh) in the district of Shri Ganganagar in the state of
RAJASTHAN, 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 Officer Suratgarh 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.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling NH 754K in the stretch of land
from 61.467 to Km.81.688 (Suratgarh) in the district of Shri Ganganagar in the state of RAJASTHAN.
State: RAJASTHAN District: Shri Ganganagar
Sl.No Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Area Area
Land (in Local Unit) (in
Hectare)
Taluk: Suratgarh
Village: 11 SPD-A
1 20//13 Private Camand 0.0431000 0.0431000
(Hectare )
2 20//14 Private Camand 0.0046000 0.0046000
(Hectare )
Village: 2 BHM
1 1//5 Private Camand 0.0034000 0.0034000
(Hectare )
2 1//7 Private Camand 0.1526000 0.1526000
(Hectare )
3 1//8 Private Camand 0.0255000 0.0255000
(Hectare )
Village: 1 Knd
1 23//20 Private Uncamand 0.0005000 0.0005000
(Hectare )
2 26//19 Private Uncamand 0.0060000 0.0060000
(Hectare )
3 68//22/2 Private Camand 0.1930000 0.1930000
(Hectare )
4 8//2 Government Uncamand 0.0109000 0.0109000
(Hectare )
Village: 10 SPD
1 24//24 Private Camand 0.0010000 0.0010000
(Hectare )
2 24//25/2 Private Camand 0.0136000 0.0136000
(Hectare )
Village: 2 BHM-A
1 11//25 Private Camand 0.0104000 0.0104000
(Hectare )
2 12//24/2 Private Camand 0.0244000 0.0244000
(Hectare )
Village: 3 TTD A
1 106//22/2 Private Camand 0.1017000 0.1017000
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2 94//13 Private Uncamand 0.0144000 0.0144000
(Hectare )
Village: Chaharsar
1 415 Private Barani-II 0.0747000 0.0747000
(Hectare )
Village: ETA-II
1 209 Private Barani 0.0278000 0.0278000
(Hectare )
2 274 Private Barani 0.0663000 0.0663000
(Hectare )
3 621/274 Private Barani 0.0672000 0.0672000
(Hectare )
Village: Gusainsar
1 565/39 Private Barani 0.1335000 0.1335000
(Hectare )
Village: Kaloosar
1 370/117/5,371/117/5,372/117/5,373/117/5,374/11 Private Barani 0.2360000 0.2360000
7/5,375/117/5 (Hectare )
Village: Sanwalsar
1 527 Government G.M. Road 0.0782000 0.0782000
(Hectare )
Village: Sardarpura Khartha
1 203/1 Private Barani 0.0350000 0.0350000
(Hectare )
2 205/1 Private Barani 0.0180000 0.0180000
(Hectare )
Village: Thethar
1 192 Private Barani 0.0257000 0.0257000
(Hectare )
Total 1.3675 1.3675
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-JDH/BM/AJEC-RAJ/2018/LA/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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