Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways declares the intention to acquire land in Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu, for the purpose of building, widening, and maintaining National Highway No. 227. It specifies the land required from km 0.000 to km 40.150 of the Trichy-Chidambaram section. Any person with interest in the specified land may object to the land acquisition within twenty-one days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Land Acquisition Declaration:**
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in Tiruchirapalli district for the National Highway No. 227 project.
* The project includes building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder, four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation.
* The specific stretch of land is from km 0.000 to km 40.150 (Trichy-Chidambaram Section).
* The brief description of the land is provided in the attached schedule.
* **Objection Process:**
* Interested persons may object to the land use for the stated purpose.
* The objection must be submitted within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be in writing to the Special District Revenue Officer (LA, NH), Tiruchirapalli.
* The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
* The competent authority will provide an opportunity for a hearing, either in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow 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, with or without structures.
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners/Interested Persons:**
* Impact: Potential loss of land due to acquisition for the highway project.
* Action Required: Review the notification and land details; if desired, file objections within 21 days, in writing, to the specified authority.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: The primary legislation under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Central Government: The governing body exercising the powers conferred by the National Highways Act for land acquisition.
Tamil Nadu: The State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Tiruchirapalli: The district in Tamil Nadu where the National Highway No. 227 is located and land acquisition is required.
National Highway No. 227: The specific national highway for which land is being acquired for building, widening, maintenance and operation.
Trichy Chidambaram Section: The section of National Highway No. 227 where the land acquisition is specifically targeted, spanning from km 0.000 to km 40.150.
Special District Revenue Officer LA, NH, Tiruchirapalli: The competent authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for the notification concerning land acquisition for the National Highway No. 227 project.