Executive Summary:
This notification concerns land acquisition for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. NH 744 from Thirumangalam to Rajapalayam, specifically from km 0.000 to 81.436 in the districts of Madurai and Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It authorizes specified officers to perform functions related to this acquisition, effective from the date of publication (January 31, 2018).
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority and Scope:**
* The Central Government authorizes officers to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* This authorization relates to land specified for NH 744 construction, widening, maintenance, management and operation.
* The affected stretch is from km 0.000 to 81.436.
* **Geographic Location:**
* The project impacts areas within the Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamil Nadu.
* Specific taluks, police stations, and villages are listed in the schedule, including Thirumangalam, Peraiyur, Srivilliputhur, and Krishnan Kovil.
* **Schedule Details:**
* The schedule lists competent land authorities by district.
* It specifies the name of the stretch of land.
* It provides the district, taluk, police station and villages.
Impact Analysis:
**Land Owners/Residents:**
* Impact: Land acquisition affects owners and residents in the specified areas, potentially leading to displacement or changes in land use.
* Action Required: Land owners and residents need to be aware of the acquisition process and their rights, and should coordinate with the authorities as required.
**Competent Authorities (District Revenue Officers):**
* Impact: They are authorized to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, for land acquisition.
* Action Required: Execute the land acquisition process in accordance with the Act and this notification.
**Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the project and ensuring compliance with regulations.
* Action Required: Monitor the progress of land acquisition and resolve any issues that may arise.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India, cited as the legal basis for the notification.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways.
Madurai District, Tamil Nadu: One of the districts in Tamil Nadu, where land acquisition is planned for the highway project.
Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu: One of the districts in Tamil Nadu, where land acquisition is planned for the highway project.
Tamil Nadu: The state in India where the districts of Madurai and Virudhunagar are located, and where the highway project is taking place.
Thirumangalam Rajapalayam NH 744: The specific stretch of National Highway 744 that is the subject of the land acquisition notification. The highway route is between Thirumangalam and Rajapalayam.
T.Kallupatti: A Taluk (administrative division) within Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, mentioned in the schedule for land acquisition.
NH 744: National Highway 744 is a highway in Tamil Nadu, India, part of which is subject to widening and related activities.