Executive Summary:
This document, 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, and maintaining National Highway No. 361. It specifies the land required between Km 470.000 and Km 480.440 of the Ausa Budhodha Section. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification date (May 12, 2016) to object to the land use.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the National Highway No. 361 project.
The land is located in the Latur district of Maharashtra, specifically between Km 470.000 and Km 480.440 (Ausa Budhodha Section).
The purpose of the acquisition is for building, widening (four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
Objection Process:
Persons with interest in the land can object to its use for the highway project.
Objections must be made within 21 days of the notification's publication date (May 12, 2016).
Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer & Land Acquisition Officer, Ausa Renapur, stating the grounds for objection.
The competent authority will provide an opportunity for the objector to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
The competent authority's decision on the objections is final.
Land Details:
Detailed land plans and other information 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, and area.
A total of 44.7583 Ha of land is to be acquired, broken down as follows: Ausa (18.1221 Ha), Wangjewadi (3.7155 Ha), and Budhoda (22.9206 Ha).
Impact Analysis:
Landowners:
Impact: Landowners within the specified section of National Highway 361 in Latur district will have their land acquired for the highway project.
Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing within 21 days of the notification date (May 12, 2016) to the designated authority.
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: Provide an opportunity for objectors to be heard, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing the objections.
General Public:
Impact: The project aims to improve transportation infrastructure, potentially benefiting the general public through better connectivity and reduced travel times.
Action Required: None, unless directly affected as a landowner.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: The central act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
National Highway No. 361: The specific national highway for which land is being acquired for building, widening, and maintenance.
Maharashtra: The state in which the land acquisition is taking place.
Latur: The district in Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place.
Ausa Budhodha Section: The specific section of National Highway 361 where land acquisition is planned, spanning from Km 470.000 to Km 480.440.
Ausa Renapur: The location of the Sub-Divisional Officer Land Acquisition Officer, the competent authority for addressing objections related to the land acquisition.
Sub-Divisional Officer Land Acquisition Officer: The competent authority responsible for addressing objections related to the land acquisition.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification.