Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, authorizes the Joint Collector of Mahabubnagar as the competent authority under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land acquisition for the development of National Highway No. 167, specifically the stretch from Km. 181.550 to Km. 283.000 in the State of Telangana. The authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication on September 27, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority Delegation:** The Joint Collector, Mahabubnagar, is designated as the competent authority to perform functions related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:** The land acquisition is for building, widening (four/six-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 167.
* **Geographic Area:** The project affects the stretch of National Highway No. 167 from Km. 181.550 to Km. 283.000 in the State of Telangana.
* **Affected Districts, Taluks, Police Stations and Villages**: The land acquisition affects the following:
* Jadcherla (Taluk & Police Station): Bureddipalle, Badepalle, Macharam, Malleboinpalle, Chintaboianpalle, Aloor, Shankarayapalle
* Mahabubnagar (Urban & Rural Taluk) Mahabubnagar (Rural Police Station): Yedira, Yenugonda, Palakonda, Boyapalle.
* Mahabubnagar (Taluk) Bhoothpur (Police Station): Amistapur, Tadparthy, Bhoothpur, Hasnapur, Tadikonda.
* Mahabubnagar (Rural Taluk & Police Station): Allipur, Dharmapur, Zamistapur, Jannappapalle, Kadur, Ramchandrapur, Appaipalle, Oblaipalle.
* Devarkadra (Taluk & Police Station): Venkataipalle, Chowdarpalle, Devarkadra, Balsupalle, Goplapurkalan, Gurakonda.
* Chinna Chinta Kunta (Taluk & Police Station): Penchikaldinna, Lalkota
* Marikal (Taluk & Police Station): PeddachinthaKunta, Ibrahimpatnam, Jinnaram, Teelair, Marikal, Kanmanoor, Paspula, Yeligandla
* Dhanwada (Taluk & Police Station): Yamnanpalle, Gunmukla
* Makthal (Taluk & Police Station): Gudigandla, Jawlapur, Jaklair, Bondalkunta, Kachwar, Tekulpalli, Golepalle, P.K Phulmamidi, Kamthnarva, Rudrasamudram, Khanapur, Makthal, Thirmalapur, Chandapur, Dasardoddi
* Maganoor (Taluk & Police Station): Yamandoddi, Warkoor, Maganoor
* Krishna (Taluk & Police Station): Kunsi, Krishna Hindupur, Gudebellur
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for authorizing the competent authority and overseeing the project in accordance with the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Ensure the Joint Collector is adequately supported and that the project adheres to all relevant regulations and guidelines.
Joint Collector, Mahabubnagar:
* Impact: Designated as the competent authority to perform functions related to land acquisition for the specified stretch of National Highway No. 167.
* Action Required: Execute the land acquisition process in accordance with the National Highways Act, 1956, including notifications, assessments, and compensation.
Landowners/Residents:
* Impact: May be required to relinquish land for the highway project; entitled to compensation as per the Act.
* Action Required: Engage with the Joint Collector's office, provide necessary documentation, and comply with land acquisition procedures.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):
* Impact: Responsible for the development, maintenance, management, and operation of the National Highway.
* Action Required: Coordinate with the Joint Collector, Mahabubnagar, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of the highway project.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament, referenced as the legal basis for the notification.
Central Government: The governing body that issued the notification, authorizing actions under the National Highways Act.
Joint Collector, Mahabubnagar: The designated competent authority responsible for performing functions related to land acquisition for the highway project.
Telangana: The state in India where the specified stretch of National Highway No. 167 is located.
National Highway No. 167: The specific national highway subject to the land acquisition and construction activities, located in Telangana.
Km. 181.550 to Km. 283.000: The specific stretch of land (in kilometers) along National Highway No. 167 that is subject to the notification for building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation.
Mahabubnagar: The district in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the notification.