Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government of India, declares the intention to acquire land in the Latur district of Maharashtra for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, managing, and operating National Highway No. 361, specifically the Ausa-Budhoda Section. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification date (June 1, 2017) to object to the land use. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer & Land Acquisition Officer, Ausa Renapur.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for National Highway No. 361 in Latur, Maharashtra (Km. 470.000 to Km. 480.440).
* The purpose is for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
Objection Process:
* Interested parties can object to the land use within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be in writing and submitted to the Sub-Divisional Officer & Land Acquisition Officer, Ausa Renapur.
* The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections via order.
* Orders made by the competent authority are final.
Land Details:
* Land plans and 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.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Potential loss of land due to acquisition for highway construction and related activities.
* Action Required: If desired, submit written objections within 21 days, including grounds for objection, to the Sub-Divisional Officer & Land Acquisition Officer, Ausa Renapur. They may also need to attend a hearing to present their case.
Competent Authority (Sub-Divisional Officer & Land Acquisition Officer, Ausa Renapur):
* Impact: Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and addressing objections related to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Review and process objections, provide hearings to objectors, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing objections.
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for ensuring the land acquisition process adheres to the National Highways Act, 1956, for the purpose of infrastructure development.
* Action Required: Oversee the land acquisition process and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Central Government of India regarding national highways. Specifically, section 3A and 3C are relevant to land acquisition for highway projects.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Maharashtra: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Latur district, Maharashtra: The specific district within the state of Maharashtra where land is being acquired.
National Highway No. 361: The specific national highway for which land is being acquired for building, widening, maintenance, management and operation.
Ausa Budhoda Section: The specific section of National Highway 361 between Km. 470.000 to Km. 480.440 where land acquisition is taking place.
Ausa Renapur: The location of the Sub-Divisional Officer Land Acquisition Officer, who serves as the competent authority for handling objections related to the land acquisition.
Rajesh Gupta: The Deputy Secretary who issued the notification.