Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, declares the intention to acquire land in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra for the purpose of building, widening, and maintaining National Highway No. 6. The affected parties have 21 days from the notification date (June 8, 2017) to raise objections. The notification includes a schedule detailing the land parcels to be acquired.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition for National Highway No. 6:
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra for the expansion of National Highway No. 6 between Km 606.000 and Km 649.000.
* The land is required for building, widening to four lanes, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
* A detailed schedule lists the specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land, and area.
Objection Mechanism:
* Persons interested in the specified land may object to the land use for the stated purpose.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer, Nandurbar Division, within 21 days of the notification's publication (June 8, 2017).
* The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority's order regarding the objections shall be final.
Land Plan Availability:
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra will have their land acquired for highway expansion.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer, Nandurbar Division, within 21 days of the notification date (June 8, 2017).
Sub-Divisional Officer, Nandurbar Division:
* Impact: Responsible for receiving and reviewing objections related to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Review all objections, provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing the objections.
Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways):
* Impact: Oversees and authorizes the land acquisition process for the National Highway project.
* Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition process adheres to the National Highways Act, 1956, and address any potential legal challenges arising from objections.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning national highways, referenced as the legal basis for the notification.
Central Government: The governing body of India, exercising powers under the National Highways Act, 1956.
National Highway No. 6: A national highway in India that is subject to widening and improvement as described in the notification.
Amravati Gujarat-Maharashtra Border Section: A specific section of National Highway No. 6, between Km 606.000 to Km 649.000, that is the focus of the land acquisition for the project.
Nandurbar: A district in the state of Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place.
Maharashtra: The state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is occurring.
Sub-Divisional Officer, Nandurbar Division: The competent authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition process.
Nawapur: A Taluka in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra