Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways declares the central government's intention to acquire land in the Ahmadnagar district of Maharashtra for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, and operating National Highway No. 222. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification date (June 10, 2016) to object to the land use. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub Division Officer, Nagar Division.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Intention:
* The Central Government intends to acquire land for National Highway No. 222 in Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra (Km 161.000 to Km 211.000).
* The purpose includes building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation.
* The land includes areas between Kalyan Andhra Pradesh Border.
Objection Process:
* Interested persons may object to the land use within 21 days of the notification's publication (June 10, 2016).
* Objections must be in writing and submitted to the Sub Division Officer, Nagar Division.
* Objections must state the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will have an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections via order.
* Orders made by the competent authority are 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.
* Details include the district, taluk, village, survey number, type of land, nature of land, and area.
Impact Analysis:
Interested Persons:
* Impact: Those with interests in the specified land in Ahmadnagar, Maharashtra, may be affected by the land acquisition for highway construction and related activities.
* Action Required: If desired, submit written objections to the Sub Division Officer, Nagar Division, within 21 days of the notification date (June 10, 2016).
Competent Authority (Sub Division Officer, Nagar Division):
* Impact: Responsible for receiving and reviewing objections, providing objectors a hearing opportunity, conducting inquiries, and issuing orders to allow or disallow objections.
* Action Required: Review and process any objections received regarding the land acquisition.
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for the land acquisition for the highway project.
* Action Required: Oversee land acquisition process and ensure compliance with the National Highways Act, 1956.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the government of India related to national highways. The notification references Section 3A and 3C of this act.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for road transport and highways, which issued the notification.
National Highway No. 222: A specific national highway in India that is the subject of the notification, particularly the stretch from Km 161.000 to Km 211.000.
Maharashtra: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the National Highway No. 222 project.
Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra: The specific district within the state of Maharashtra where the land acquisition for the highway project is occurring.
Kalyan Andhra Pradesh Border Section: The section of National Highway 222 that is being widened/improved.
Sub Division Officer, Nagar Division: The competent authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition process.
RAJESH GUPTA: Deputy Secretary of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways who is the signing authority of the notification