Executive Summary:
This notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Sonipat district, Haryana, for the public purpose of building a toll plaza and related infrastructure on National Highway No. 1 (Delhi-Panipat section). Interested parties can object to the land acquisition within twenty-one days of the notification's publication. Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Revenue Officer, Sonipat.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
* The Central Government declares its intent to acquire land in Sonipat district, Haryana.
* The land is required for the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of a toll plaza and related infrastructure on National Highway No. 1, specifically between Km 53.000 and Km 54.000 of the Delhi-Panipat section.
* The brief description of the land, including survey numbers and area, is provided in the Schedule.
Objection Process:
* Any person with an interest in the land can object to its use for the stated purpose.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Revenue Officer, Sonipat, within 21 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette.
* The objection must state the grounds for opposition.
* The District Revenue Officer will provide the objector with an opportunity to be heard, either personally or through a legal representative.
* The District Revenue Officer will then either allow or disallow the objections.
* The decision of the District Revenue Officer is final.
Land Details:
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the District Revenue Officer's office in Sonipat.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners within the specified section of National Highway No. 1 in Sonipat district, Haryana, are potentially affected by the land acquisition. They may lose land and/or structures.
Action Required: Review the notification and land details. If desired, submit a written objection to the District Revenue Officer, Sonipat, within 21 days of the notification's publication, stating the grounds for the objection.
District Revenue Officer, Sonipat (Competent Authority):
Impact: Responsible for managing the objection process.
Action Required: Receive and review objections, provide objectors with a hearing opportunity, conduct inquiries if necessary, and issue orders to allow or disallow objections. Ensure land plans and details are available for inspection.
Central Government:
Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for National Highway development.
Action Required: Ensure the acquisition process adheres to the National Highways Act, 1956, and that the public purpose is fulfilled.
Residents/Commuters:
Impact: This project intends to improve road infrastructure
Action Required: No immediate action.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Indian legislation under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Central Government: The governing authority responsible for invoking the National Highways Act, 1956.
Haryana: The State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Sonipat: District in Haryana where land is being acquired for the highway project.
National Highway No. 1: The specific national highway for which land is being acquired.
Delhi-Panipat section: The specific segment of National Highway No. 1 where the construction and land acquisition are focused.
District Revenue Officer, Sonipat: The competent authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition.
Toll Plaza: A location on the highway where toll tax will be collected.