Executive Summary:
This notification authorizes officers to perform functions under the National Highways Act of 1956 for the construction, maintenance, and operation of National Highway No. 548C in Maharashtra. It specifies land acquisition between Majalgaon and Mantha, covering specified districts, taluks, police stations, and villages. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, October 18, 2017.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
* Officers mentioned in column 2 of the schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Land Acquisition Details:
* Land acquisition pertains to National Highway No. 548C in Maharashtra.
* The stretch includes Majalgaon to Partur (Km. 350906 to Km. 401384) and Partur to Mantha (Km. 401384 to Km. 461646).
* Affected districts, taluks, police stations, and villages are listed in columns 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the schedule.
Geographic Areas:
* Areas affected include Jalna district and Partur Taluk.
* Specific villages include Sawangi Ganga Kinara, Golegaon, Landakdara Tanda, and others listed in the schedule.
Impact Analysis:
Land Owners/Residents of Affected Areas:
* Impact: Land acquisition for highway construction may result in displacement or loss of property.
* Action Required: Compliance with land acquisition processes and potential relocation.
Competent Authorities:
* Impact: Authorized to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, regarding land acquisition, construction, maintenance and operation.
* Action Required: Execute duties as per the Act, including overseeing land acquisition and related activities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Parliament of India enacted in 1956, related to national highways of India
National Highway No. 548C: A national highway in Maharashtra, India, connecting Barshi, Yermala, Kalamb, Kaij, Dharur, Majalgaon, Partur, Watur, and Mantha.
Maharashtra: A state in India where the land acquisition for National Highway No. 548C is taking place.
Jalna: A district in Maharashtra, India, affected by the land acquisition for National Highway No. 548C.
Partur: A taluk and a location along National Highway 548C in Jalna district, Maharashtra, involved in land acquisition.
Mantha: A location along National Highway 548C in Jalna district, Maharashtra, involved in land acquisition.
Rajesh Gupta: Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry of the Central Government responsible for development of National Highways