Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. This authorization facilitates land acquisition for the widening and strengthening of the Baijnath to Jauljibi section of the new National Highway in Uttarakhand, as part of the Bharatmala Project. The authorization is effective from the date of publication, April 9, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
The officers listed in column 2 of the Schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Project Details:
Project: Widening and strengthening of the existing highway section to two lanes with a paved shoulder.
Location: New National Highway from Baijnath to Jauljibi in Uttarakhand.
Districts Involved: Bageshwar and Pithoragarh.
Kilometer Range: Km 0.000 to Km 213.800.
Land Acquisition:
The authorization relates to land specified in column 3 of the Schedule, pertaining to specified districts, taluks, police stations, and villages.
This land acquisition is for the configuration of corridors under the Bharatmala Project and NH connectivity to BRT places.
Impact Analysis:
Land Owners/Residents:
Impact: Land will be acquired for the highway project, potentially affecting residences and livelihoods.
Action Required: To comply with land acquisition processes and potentially seek compensation or relocation assistance.
Competent Authorities:
Impact: They are empowered to perform functions under the National Highways Act for land acquisition.
Action Required: Exercise their powers to facilitate land acquisition according to the Act.
Project Developers/NHIDCL:
Impact: Facilitates land acquisition for the Baijnath to Jauljibi highway project, crucial for project progress.
Action Required: Work with competent authorities to ensure smooth and timely land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Indian legislation that empowers the Central Government to declare certain highways as national highways and regulate their development and maintenance.
Uttarakhand: A state in the northern part of India, where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
BharatMala Project: A centrally-sponsored and funded road and highways project in India. This project includes the development of new national highway from Baijnath to Jaulijibi.
Baijnath: Starting point of new National Highway in Uttarakhand, India.
Jauljibi: End point of new National Highway in Uttarakhand, India.
Bageshwar district: One of the districts in Uttarakhand, India, through which the new national highway passes.
Pithoragarh district: One of the districts in Uttarakhand, India, through which the new national highway passes.
Almora district: One of the districts in Uttarakhand, India, through which the new national highway passes.