Date: 2015-09-14Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government, after being satisfied that for the public purpose, the land, the brief description of which is given in the Schedule below, is required for building (widening/two-laning with paved shoulders/four-laning. etc.),
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Central Government declares the intention to acquire land in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, managing, and operating the Barabanki-Bahraich section of National Highway No. 28C (New National Highway No. 927). The land acquisition spans from Km 0.000 to Km 35.000. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification date (September 14, 2015) to object to the land use.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
The Central Government intends to acquire land in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh for National Highway No. 28C (New National Highway No. 927) from Km 0.000 to Km 35.000.
The purpose includes building, widening (two-laning with paved shoulders, four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
Objection Mechanism:
Persons interested in the land can object to its use for the specified purpose within 21 days of the notification’s publication.
Objections must be submitted in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer (S.L.A.O), Barabanki, stating the grounds for the objection.
The competent authority (S.L.A.O) will provide an opportunity for the objector to be heard in person or through a legal practitioner.
The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections after hearing and further inquiry.
The order made by the competent authority is final.
Land Details:
Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structures.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners within the specified stretch from Km 0.000 to Km 35.000 of National Highway No. 28C (New National Highway No. 927) in the Barabanki district will have their land acquired. They may be displaced or lose agricultural land.
Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer (S.L.A.O), Barabanki, within 21 days of the notification, including the grounds for their objection.
Special Land Acquisition Officer (S.L.A.O), Barabanki:
Impact: Responsible for receiving and reviewing objections, providing hearings to objectors, conducting inquiries, and making orders to allow or disallow objections.
Action Required: The S.L.A.O. must establish a process for receiving and processing objections, conduct hearings, and issue orders related to the land acquisition.
Central Government:
Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the National Highway project.
Action Required: Ensure that the land acquisition process adheres to the National Highways Act, 1956, and that fair compensation is provided to affected landowners.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Indian government concerning national highways, referenced as the legal basis for land acquisition.
Uttar Pradesh: The State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Barabanki District: The specific district in Uttar Pradesh where the land acquisition is occurring.
Barabanki-Bahraich Section: The section of National Highway No. 28C (New National Highway No. 927) that is subject to building and widening.
National Highway No. 28C: The original designation of the national highway being upgraded.
New National Highway No. 927: The new designation of the national highway being upgraded.
Special Land Acquisition Officer, Barabanki: The competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition should be addressed.
D V. KRISHNASWAMY: Director, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways