Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes designated officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highway Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for building, widening, maintenance, and operation of National Highway No. 76 from KM 326.000 to 379.555 in Uttar Pradesh, effective from the notification's publication date (February 2, 2018).
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* Officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* They will perform functions under the National Highway Act of 1956.
* Authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication in the official Gazette.
* **Project Scope and Location:**
* The project involves building, widening, maintenance, and operation on National Highway No. 76 (MauJasara Section) in Uttar Pradesh.
* Specific stretch: KM 326.000 to 379.555, including bypasses.
* The project affects land within specified districts, talukas, police stations, and villages (as per columns 4-7 of the Schedule).
* **Land Acquisition Details:**
* The schedule details land acquisition from KM 326.000 to 379.555 on National Highway No. 76 MauJasara section in Uttar Pradesh.
* The competent land acquisition officer is Joint Organization Allahabad.
* The specific land is in Allahabad, Bara, and Umapur.
Impact Analysis:
* **Land Owners/Occupants:**
* Impact: Affected by land acquisition for the highway project.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the competent authorities in the land acquisition process.
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Empowered and responsible for carrying out functions under the National Highway Act related to the project.
* Action Required: Perform duties as outlined in the National Highway Act concerning land acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of the specified highway section.
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Oversees the implementation of the highway project and ensures compliance with the National Highway Act.
* Action Required: Monitor the progress of the project and provide necessary support to the competent authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highway Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Indian Parliament concerning national highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of road transport and national highways.
National Highway No. 76: A specific national highway in India that is the subject of this notification.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the specified section of National Highway 76 is located.
MauJasara Section: A section of National Highway 76 in Uttar Pradesh, specifically from KM 326.000 to KM 379.555.
Allahabad: A district in Uttar Pradesh affected by the land acquisition for the highway project.
Bara: A tehsil and police station in Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh.
Umapur: A village in Bara tehsil, Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh, affected by the land acquisition.