Executive Summary:
This notification, No. 629, published on February 16, 2018, by the Central Government, amends notification S.O. 672(E) dated March 29, 2012, concerning land acquisition for National Highway No. 2 in Uttar Pradesh. The amendment replaces the schedule of the original notification with a new schedule specifying land acquisition details. It is issued under the authority granted by section 3(a) of the National Highways Act of 1956.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Authority**: The Central Government is exercising powers under Section 3(a) of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Original Notification**: This notification amends the Government of India's notification S.O. 672(E), dated March 29, 2012.
* **Schedule Replacement**: The schedule of the original notification is replaced by a new schedule detailing land acquisition.
* **Location**: The land acquisition pertains to National Highway No. 2 in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
* **Land Acquisition Details**: The new schedule specifies the following for land acquisition:
* Serial number
* Competent authority
* Stretch of land
* District
* Taluk (Tehsil)
* Police station
* Name of the village
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners in Specified Areas**:
* Impact: Landowners in the specified districts, taluks, and villages along National Highway No. 2 in Uttar Pradesh will have their land acquired.
* Action Required: Landowners may need to cooperate with the land acquisition process as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)**:
* Impact: NHAI is responsible for executing the land acquisition as per the revised schedule.
* Action Required: NHAI needs to follow the new schedule for land acquisition and ensure compliance with the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Government of Uttar Pradesh**:
* Impact: The state government is involved in facilitating the land acquisition process within its jurisdiction.
* Action Required: The state government must coordinate with NHAI and district authorities to ensure smooth land acquisition.
* **District Authorities (District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate)**:
* Impact: Responsible for the land acquisition process within their respective districts.
* Action Required: Execute the land acquisition as per the notification's schedule, including verification, notification, and compensation.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Indian Parliament related to national highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways.
National Highway No. 2: A specific national highway in India that is the subject of land acquisition in the notification.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the land acquisition for National Highway No. 2 is taking place.
Agra: A district in Uttar Pradesh where land acquisition is being carried out.
Firozabad: A district in Uttar Pradesh where land acquisition is being carried out.
Mainpuri: A district in Uttar Pradesh where land acquisition is being carried out.
Etawah: A district in Uttar Pradesh where land acquisition is being carried out.