Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, authorizes specific officers as Competent Authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for building, construction, upgradation, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 315A in Assam. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, February 1, 2018.
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, section 3(a).
* **Scope of Authority:**
* The authority extends to land specified in column 3 of the Schedule.
* Covers districts, taluk, police station, and villages mentioned in columns 4, 5, 6, and 7 respectively.
* Specifically for building, construction, upgradation, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 315A.
* **Geographic Location:**
* The land acquisition pertains to National Highway No. 315A in the State of Assam.
* **Schedule Details:**
* Specific stretches of land are detailed in the Schedule, including:
* Kilometer markings (e.g., Km. 0.000 to 10.100, Km. 10.100 to 49.650).
* District: Tinsukia, Dibrugarh
* Police station division: Panitola, Bordubi, Tengakhat, Duliajan, Naharkatia, Sassoni.
* Various villages and tea estates.
Impact Analysis:
* Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for the authorization and implementation of the land acquisition process under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Oversee the actions of the Competent Authorities.
* Competent Authorities:
* Impact: Empowered to perform functions related to land acquisition for the specified highway project.
* Action Required: Execute their duties as per the National Highways Act, 1956, including land acquisition and related processes.
* Landowners/Residents of Assam:
* Impact: Potentially affected by land acquisition for the National Highway No. 315A project.
* Action Required: May need to cooperate with the Competent Authorities regarding land acquisition, providing necessary documentation, and potentially relocating.
* State Government of Assam:
* Impact: Affected by the construction and upgrades to infrastructure, the acquisition of land for the project.
* Action Required: Support the Central Government and Competent Authorities in the execution of the project.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: The Act under which the Central Government is exercising its powers to authorize officers.
Central Government: The entity exercising powers conferred by the National Highways Act, 1956.
Official Gazette: The gazette in which the notification's publication triggers the effect of the authorization.
National Highway No. 315A: The specific National Highway for which land acquisition is being carried out.
State of Assam: The state in which the National Highway No. 315A is located and where the land acquisition is taking place.
Tinsukia district, Assam: A district in Assam where land acquisition for National Highway 315A is taking place.
Dibrugarh district, Assam: A district in Assam where land acquisition for National Highway 315A is taking place.
Rajesh Gupta: Dy. Secy. who signed the notification.