## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Land for National Highway NH112 in Rajasthan
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding the acquisition of land in Rajasthan for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway NH112. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire land within a specified stretch of the highway, outlining procedures for objections and providing land details. The report identifies key stakeholders and infers implementation aspects and expected outcomes related to this land acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a notification (S.O. 153E) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, published in the Gazette of India on January 14, 2021. This analysis focuses on the policy as it relates to the acquisition of land for National Highway NH112 in the state of Rajasthan, based solely on the information contained within the provided document.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy pertaining to the acquisition of land for highway development under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to declare the government's intention to acquire land for the purpose of building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder/four-laning etc.), maintenance, management, and operation of the Bar-Bilara-Jodhpur NH112.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need for land acquisition to facilitate infrastructure development, specifically the improvement and maintenance of National Highway NH112. It can be inferred that existing infrastructure along this route requires upgrades, such as widening to two or four lanes, necessitating the acquisition of additional land. This will serve the public purpose.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy regarding the intent to acquire land, the key provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified purposes (building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation).
* **Land Description:** The notification identifies a specific stretch of land along NH112, from Km 36.00 to Km 85.750 in the Bilara area of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, that is subject to acquisition. The Schedule provides details on specific plots, their type, and area to be acquired.
* **Objection Process:** The policy establishes a process for individuals interested in the said land to object to its use for the stated purpose. Objectors have twenty-one days from the date of publication to submit their objections in writing to the Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Officer Bilara).
* **Hearing and Decision:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or by a legal practitioner, and to make a decision (allow or disallow the objections) after further inquiry if necessary. The Competent Authority's order is final.
* **Access to Information:** The land plans and other details related to the acquisition are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners within the specified stretch of NH112 in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan.
* Residents and businesses in the Bilara area of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, who may be affected by the highway development.
* The Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Officer Bilara).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Sub Divisional Officer Bilara (Competent Authority).
* **Timelines:** A twenty-one-day window is provided for objections from the date of publication of the notification. No other timelines are explicitly stated.
* **Procedures:** A specific procedure is outlined for submitting objections, including the requirement to provide grounds for the objection in writing and the opportunity for a hearing.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes and impact of this land acquisition policy are:
* Facilitation of highway improvements (widening, maintenance, etc.) along NH112.
* Potential for improved transportation efficiency and connectivity in the region.
* Potential displacement or disruption for landowners and residents within the acquired land area.
* Compensation to landowners for the acquired land, although compensation mechanisms are not specified in this document.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents the first step in a process to improve National Highway NH112 through land acquisition. It establishes the government's intention, outlines the scope of the acquisition, and provides a mechanism for affected parties to voice their concerns. While the document provides a foundation, further policies and procedures related to compensation, relocation (if necessary), and construction will likely follow. The impact on affected landowners and the broader community will depend on how these subsequent steps are implemented.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956, cited as the legal basis for the notification concerning land acquisition.
Central Government: The governing authority responsible for issuing the notification and exercising powers under the National Highways Act, 1956.
BarBilara Jodhpur NH112: The name of the highway project for which land is being acquired. The project includes building, widening (two lane with paved shoulder, four laning), maintenance, management and operation.
RAJASTHAN: The state where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
JODHPUR: The district in Rajasthan where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Bilara: The Taluk/Tehsil where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Sub Divisional Officer Bilara: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Khariya Meethapur: The village where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
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स.ं 133] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, िनवरी 14, 2021/ पौष 24, 1942
No. 133] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021/PAUSHA 24, 1942
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 14 िनवरी, 2021
का.आ. 153(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ्उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक रािस्ट्थान राज्य के िोधपुर जिले में बर - जबलाड़ा - िोधपुर NH112 के दक.मी. 36.00 स े
दक.मी.85.750 (जबलाड़ा ) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदि),
अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची म ें दिया
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 दिन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् उपखंड अजधकारी जबलाड़ा को जलजखत रूप म ें प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी
और उसमें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजधक
221 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर िेगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ्तथा ऐसी और िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदि
कोई हो, जिस े सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आिेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर
सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आिेि
अंजतम होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अंतगतग 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 िोधपुर जिल े म ेंबर - जबलाड़ा - िोधपुर NH112 के दक.मी. 36.00 से दक.मी.85.750 (जबलाड़ा ) के
जलए अिगन की िाने वाली संरचना रजहत अथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: रािस्ट्थान जिल ेका नाम: िोधपरु
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: जबलारा
गावं का नाम: खाररया मीठापरु
1 1660 जनिी गैर मुमदकन आबािी 0.0220000(हक्े टेयर 0.0220000
)
2 1695 जनिी चाही अजलफ़ 0.0094000(हक्े टेयर 0.0094000
)
3 234 जनिी चाही अजलफ़ 0.0324000(हक्े टेयर 0.0324000
)
कुल 0.0638 0.0638
[फा. सं. NHAI/15003/1/2018/3(a)-BBJ/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 14th January, 2021
S.O. 153(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[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 Bar-Bilara-
Jodhpur NH112 in the stretch of land from Km 36.00 to Km 85.75 (Bilara) in the district of JODHPUR 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 Bilara 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.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling Bar-Bilara-Jodhpur NH112 in the stretch
of land from Km. 36.00 to Km. 85.750 (Bilara) in the district of JODHPUR in the state of RAJASTHAN
State: RAJASTHAN District: JODHPUR
S.No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Bilara
Village: Khariya Meethapur
1 1660 Private Gr. M. Abadi 0.0220000(Hectare ) 0.0220000
2 1695 Private Chahi Alif 0.0094000(Hectare ) 0.0094000
3 234 Private Chahi Alif 0.0324000(Hectare ) 0.0324000
Total 0.0638 0.0638
[F. No. NHAI/15003/1/2018/3(a)-BBJ/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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