Date: 2016-05-02Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause a of section 3 of the National Highways Act 1956 48 of 1956 and in suppression of the notification of the Government of India in
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, pertains to the National Highways Act of 1956. It authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities for land acquisition related to National Highway No. 66 (formerly NH17) in Karnataka. This replaces the Special Land Acquisition Officer, National Highways Authority of India, Udupi, effective from the date of publication in the Gazette. It also supersedes previous notifications S.O. 2382E (Oct 15, 2011) and S.O. 2959E (Sept 30, 2013).
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
* Officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* This authorization replaces the Special Land Acquisition Officer, National Highways Authority of India, Udupi.
Geographic Scope:
* The authorization applies to land acquisition for National Highway No. 66 (formerly NH17) in Karnataka.
* Specifically, the Panaji-Mangalore section from km 93.700 to km 283.300 is affected.
Superseded Notifications:
* This notification supersedes Notification No. S.O. 2382E dated October 15, 2011.
* It also supersedes amendment Notification No. S.O. 2959E dated September 30, 2013.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Exercises powers under the National Highways Act, 1956, to authorize competent authorities.
* Action Required: Ensure authorized officers are informed and prepared to perform their duties.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):
* Impact: The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Udupi, is replaced by the newly authorized officers.
* Action Required: Transfer relevant responsibilities and information to the new competent authorities.
Landowners/Residents in Karnataka (along NH-66):
* Impact: Land acquisition processes will now be handled by the designated competent authorities.
* Action Required: Engage with the new competent authorities regarding land acquisition matters.
Authorized Officers:
* Impact: Granted the authority to perform functions related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act.
* Action Required: Execute duties related to land acquisition as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An Indian legislation concerning national highways, referenced as the legal basis for exercising powers related to land acquisition.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: A department of the Government of India responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways network.
National Highways Authority of India: An agency of the Government of India responsible for the development, maintenance and management of the National Highways.
Udupi: A city in Karnataka, India, where the Special Land Acquisition Officer position is being replaced by competent authorities.
Karnataka: A state in India where the land acquisition for National Highway No. 66 is taking place.
National Highway No. 66: A National Highway in India, formerly known as NH-17, for which land is being acquired.
Panaji Mangalore: A section of National Highway No. 66 spanning from Panaji, Goa to Mangalore, Karnataka for which land is being acquired.
Special Land Acquisition Officer: The officer previously responsible for land acquisition, being replaced by competent authorities as defined in the schedule.