Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, amends notification S.O. 2096E, dated September 7, 2012, concerning land acquisition for National Highways in Uttarakhand. The amendment substitutes the schedule related to land acquisition for specific sections of National Highways 72A, 73, and 74, which have been renamed as NH307, NH344, and NH34 respectively. The notification was issued on September 27, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment of Notification:**
* Notification S.O. 2096E, dated September 7, 2012, is amended.
* **Land Acquisition:**
* The amendment concerns the acquisition of land in Uttarakhand for specific National Highway sections.
* **Highway Sections Affected:**
* National Highway 72A (Chutmalpur-Ganeshpur Section, Km. 6.940 to Km. 8.700), renamed as NH307.
* National Highway 73 (Roorkee-Chutmalpur-Saharanpur-U.P Haryana Border Section, Km. 0.000 to Km. 22.000), renamed as NH344.
* National Highway 74 (Haridwar-Kashipur Section, Km. 0.000 to Km. 30.000), renamed as NH34.
* **Villages Affected:**
* The notification lists villages within Haridwar district (Roorkee, Bhagwanpur, Shyampur Taluks) that are affected by the land acquisition.
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners/Residents of Affected Villages:**
* Impact: Potential displacement or loss of land due to acquisition for highway construction.
* Action Required: May need to cooperate with land acquisition processes and seek appropriate compensation or relocation assistance.
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):**
* Impact: Responsible for executing the land acquisition process and construction of the highway sections.
* Action Required: Implement the land acquisition according to the amended notification and ensure proper compensation and rehabilitation measures are in place.
* **Central and State Government (Uttarakhand):**
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the project and ensuring compliance with regulations.
* Action Required: Monitor the progress of land acquisition and highway construction, address any grievances, and ensure the project aligns with regional development goals.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India regarding national highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways network.
S.O. 2096E: Notification number related to land acquisition for national highways, dated 7th September 2012.
Uttarakhand: A state in India where land acquisition is taking place for highway projects.
National Highway 72A: A national highway, renamed as NH307, for which land acquisition is being carried out.
National Highway 73: A national highway, renamed as NH344, for which land acquisition is being carried out.
National Highway 74: A national highway, renamed as NH34, for which land acquisition is being carried out.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India bordering Haryana, mentioned in relation to highway sections.