Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, declares the intention to acquire land in the Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh for the building, widening, and maintenance of National Highway No. 9. The land acquisition spans from Km 0.000 to Km 20.650 of the Vijayawada-Machilipatnam Section. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification's publication date (March 22, 2016) to object to the land use.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
The Central Government intends to acquire land for public purposes related to National Highway No. 9.
The acquisition is for building, widening (four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation activities.
Location: The affected land is situated in the Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, specifically along the Vijayawada-Machilipatnam Section (Km 0.000 to Km 20.650).
Objection Process:
Individuals with an interest in the land can object to its use for the stated purpose.
Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Collector, Vijayawada (the competent authority).
Deadline: Objections must be filed within 21 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette (published March 22, 2016).
The objection 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 via order.
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, including survey numbers, type of land, and area in square meters.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners within the specified section of National Highway No. 9 in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, are potentially affected by the land acquisition.
Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit written objections to the Sub-Collector, Vijayawada, within 21 days of the notification date, including the grounds for their objection. They may also need to attend a hearing, either personally or through a legal representative.
Competent Authority (Sub-Collector, Vijayawada):
Impact: Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
Action Required: The Sub-Collector must provide a hearing to objectors, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders to either allow or disallow objections.
Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways):
Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the development of National Highway No. 9.
Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition process adheres to the National Highways Act, 1956, and address any objections raised by interested parties through the competent authority.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Indian Parliament concerning national highways. This notification pertains to land acquisition under Section 3A of this Act.
Central Government: The Union government of India, which is exercising powers conferred by the National Highways Act, 1956 in this notification.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the National Highway project.
Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh: The specific district within Andhra Pradesh where land is being acquired.
National Highway No. 9: The national highway for which land is being acquired for building, widening (four-laning), maintenance, management and operation.
Vijayawada Machilipatnam Section: The specific section of National Highway No. 9 for which land acquisition is being carried out, spanning from Km. 0.000 to Km. 20.650.
Sub-Collector, Vijayawada: The competent authority, also described as land acquisition officer, responsible for hearing objections related to the land acquisition.
MAYA PRAKASH: Director, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways