Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways declares the intention to acquire land in the Nagpur district of Maharashtra for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, and operating National Highway No. 7. The land spans from Km 14.600 to Km 46.000 of the Nagpur-Hyderabad Section. Interested parties have 21 days from the publication date (July 4, 2017) to object to the land use.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the public purpose of highway construction and maintenance.
* The land is located in Nagpur district, Maharashtra, along National Highway No. 7 (Nagpur-Hyderabad Section).
* The specific area spans from Km 14.600 to Km 46.000.
* A schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structures.
Objection Process:
* Interested parties can object to the land use within 21 days of the notification's publication (July 4, 2017).
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Dy. Collector, Land Acquisition General, Nagpur.
* Objections must state the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will have an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections by order.
* The competent authority's order is final.
Land Details Availability:
* Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority (Dy. Collector, Land Acquisition General, Nagpur).
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners in the specified area of Nagpur district will potentially have their land acquired for highway purposes.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing within 21 days of the notification date (July 4, 2017) to the designated authority. They may also need to attend a hearing to present their case.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Indian Parliament related to national highways. Specifically sections 3A and 3C are mentioned in the document
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highway network.
New Delhi: The location of publication of the notification.
Maharashtra: The state where the land acquisition is taking place for the National Highway No. 7 project.
Nagpur: A district in Maharashtra, where land acquisition is taking place.
National Highway No. 7: The specific national highway that is being widened and improved in the project.
Nagpur Hyderabad Section: The specific section of National Highway No. 7 that is undergoing construction between km 14.600 to km 46.000.
Dy. Collector, Land Acquisition General, Nagpur: The competent authority designated to hear objections related to the land acquisition process.