Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, authorizes specific officers as Competent Authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. These authorities will oversee land acquisition, construction, widening (including two-to-four lane conversion with paved shoulders), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 544D in Andhra Pradesh, effective from the date of publication (September 27, 2017). The schedule specifies the relevant districts, taluks/mandals, police stations, and villages.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* Officers listed in column 2 of the schedule are authorized as Competent Authorities.
* Authorization is under Section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:**
* Concerns land acquisition for National Highway No. 544D in Andhra Pradesh.
* Includes building, widening (two/four-laning with paved shoulders), maintenance, management, and operation.
* **Geographical Scope:**
* Applies to land specified in column 3 of the schedule.
* Relates to districts, taluks/mandals, police stations, and villages listed in columns 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the schedule, respectively.
Impact Analysis:
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Empowered to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to the specified highway project.
* Action Required: Execute duties related to land acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of National Highway 544D within their designated areas.
* **Landowners in Andhra Pradesh (along NH-544D):**
* Impact: Potential acquisition of land for the highway project.
* Action Required: Cooperate with authorities during the land acquisition process.
* **Residents of Kurnool and Nandyala Districts:**
* Impact: Possible disruption during land acquisition and construction, but improved infrastructure after project completion.
* Action Required: Stay informed about project developments and potential relocation or compensation processes.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India to provide for the declaration of certain highways to be national highways and for matters connected therewith.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where National Highway No. 544D is located.
National Highway No. 544D: A national highway in Andhra Pradesh, subject to construction, widening and maintenance.
Kurnool District: A district in Andhra Pradesh through which National Highway 544D passes.
Kolimigundla: A Mandal in Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh.
Nandyala: A Mandal in Nandyala District, Andhra Pradesh.
RAJESH GUPTA: Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.