Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, authorizes specific officers to perform functions related to land acquisition for National Highway No. 76 in Uttar Pradesh. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette. It concerns the stretch from KM 178.000 to KM 215.000, specifically the Kabrai to Banda section. This is for building, widening two lanes with paved shoulder etc, maintenance, management, and operation.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization:**
* The Central Government authorizes officers in column 2 of the Schedule.
* These officers are competent authorities under the National Highway Act, 1956.
* **Scope:**
* Applies to land specified in column 3 of the Schedule.
* Concerns districts, talukas, police stations, and villages mentioned in columns 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the Schedule.
* Specifically for building, widening two lanes with paved shoulder etc, maintenance, management, and operation.
* **Location:**
* Uttar Pradesh State.
* National Highway No. 76, Kabrai to Banda Section.
* From KM 178.000 to KM 215.000.
* **Effective Date:**
* From the date of publication in the official Gazette.
Impact Analysis:
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Authorized to perform functions related to land acquisition.
* Action Required: Execute duties as per the National Highway Act, 1956.
* **Landowners/Residents within the Specified Stretch:**
* Impact: Potential acquisition of land for highway expansion.
* Action Required: Await further communication regarding land acquisition processes.
* **State Government of Uttar Pradesh:**
* Impact: Facilitate land acquisition and support highway development.
* Action Required: Coordinate with competent authorities for smooth execution.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highway Act 1956: A law enacted by the Indian Parliament, which this notification refers to for exercising powers related to national highways.
Central Government: The Union Government of India, which is issuing this notification.
Uttar Pradesh State: The Indian state where the land acquisition for the National Highway project is taking place.
National Highway No. 76: The specific national highway for which land acquisition is being authorized in Uttar Pradesh.
Kabrai: A location (likely a town) in Uttar Pradesh, marking one end of the highway section being widened.
Banda: A district and town in Uttar Pradesh, marking the other end of the highway section being widened.
Mahoba district: A district in Uttar Pradesh, where land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Rajesh Gupta: The Deputy Secretary who is responsible for the notification