Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, declares the intention to acquire land in Uttar Pradesh for the public purpose of building, widening, and maintaining National Highway 24B between Km 164.000 to Km 188.000 in the Raebareli-Allahabad section. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification date (August 8, 2017) to object to the land acquisition. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer, J.O. Allahabad.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Land Acquisition Purpose:** The Central Government intends to acquire land for the construction, widening (six-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 24B.
* **Location:** The land is located in the Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh, specifically along the Raebareli-Allahabad section between Km 164.000 and Km 188.000.
* **Objection Process:**
* Interested persons can object to the land acquisition within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer, J.O. Allahabad, and must include the grounds for the objection.
* The competent authority will provide an opportunity for the objector to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow the objections after hearing and conducting any necessary inquiries.
* The decision of the competent authority is final.
* **Land Details:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
* **Schedule of Land:** Includes survey numbers, village names, land type and nature, and area in hectares for specific parcels of land in Nidura village, Sorawan Taluk, Allahabad district.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners within the specified section of National Highway 24B in the Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh will have their land acquired for highway construction and expansion. This may result in displacement or loss of property.
Action Required: If landowners object to the acquisition, they must file a written objection with the Special Land Acquisition Officer, J.O. Allahabad, within 21 days of the notification date (August 8, 2017).
Special Land Acquisition Officer, J.O. Allahabad:
Impact: Responsible for receiving and processing objections to the land acquisition.
Action Required: Provide a hearing to objectors, conduct inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing objections. Make land plans and details available for inspection.
Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways):
Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the highway project.
Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition is conducted according to the National Highways Act, 1956, and address any objections raised by interested parties.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament regarding national highways, referenced as the legal basis for land acquisition.
Central Government: The governing authority responsible for declaring the intention to acquire land for the public purpose of highway construction.
National Highway No. 24B: The specific national highway that is the subject of the land acquisition notification.
Raebareli-Allahabad Section: The specific segment of National Highway 24B for which land is being acquired.
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh: The district and state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Uttar Pradesh: The State in India where the project is located.
Special Land Acquisition Officer J.O. Allahabad: The competent authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification regarding land acquisition.