## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway NH346 Expansion in Madhya Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land for the building/widening/2-laning with paved shoulder, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway NH346 in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire land for this purpose and outlines the process for affected individuals to raise objections. The report identifies the key provisions of the notification, the affected stakeholders, and the expected outcome of improved highway infrastructure.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview and analysis of the notification S.O. 2058(E), dated May 28, 2021, concerning land acquisition for the expansion of National Highway NH346 in Madhya Pradesh. This analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy declaration regarding land acquisition for a specific infrastructure project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective is to acquire land for the building/widening/2-laning with paved shoulder, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway NH346 in the stretch of land from Km 0000 to 87900 km. to. Jharkheda Berasia to Vidisha Road. This implies an objective of improving transportation infrastructure and connectivity in the region.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy declaration, therefore the section must explain the likely problem/issue the policy addresses, inferring from the text.
* The notification indicates the need for land acquisition to facilitate the expansion and improvement of National Highway NH346. This suggests that the existing highway infrastructure is inadequate to meet current or projected transportation demands. The expansion project likely aims to alleviate traffic congestion, improve road safety, and enhance connectivity between Jharkheda Berasia and Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh. The phrase "building/widening/2-laning with paved shoulder" implies that the current road might be a single lane or lack necessary safety features.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy, this section must detail the main components, rules, and actions mandated by the entire provided text.
* **Declaration of Intention to Acquire Land:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified purpose.
* **Land Description:** The notification includes a schedule providing a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey/plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, and area in hectares for specific villages (Khamkheda Kaswa, Barro, and Salai Khedi) within the Vidisha district.
* **Objection Process:** Any person interested in the land can object to the acquisition within twenty-one days from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be made in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer VIDISHA, District VIDISHA. The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing and Enquiry:** The Competent Authority is required to give the objector an opportunity to be heard, either in person or by a legal practitioner. The authority may conduct further enquiry and then either allow or disallow the objections.
* **Final Order:** The order made by the Competent Authority under subsection 2 of section 3C of the said Act shall be final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* Landowners in the villages of Khamkheda Kaswa, Barro, and Salai Khedi in the Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh whose land falls within the identified survey/plot numbers.
* Residents and businesses in the affected areas who may experience disruptions due to construction activities.
* The Competent Authority, specifically the Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer VIDISHA.
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, as the responsible government agency.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is ultimately responsible for the project. The Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer VIDISHA acts as the Competent Authority for land acquisition.
* **Timelines:** A key timeline is the 21-day period from the date of publication for filing objections.
* **Procedure:** The notification outlines a clear procedure for filing objections, including the requirement for a written submission stating the grounds for objection and the opportunity for a hearing. The competent authority will then make a determination after hearing all objections and conducting any necessary investigation.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The primary expected outcome is the successful acquisition of land required for the expansion and improvement of National Highway NH346.
* This should lead to improved transportation infrastructure, reduced travel times, enhanced road safety, and better connectivity in the region.
* The project has the potential to stimulate economic growth by facilitating the movement of goods and people.
* There will be short-term disruption during the construction phase, including potential displacement of landowners. The policy mandates compensation for acquired land, but this is not explicitly detailed in the provided text.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 2058(E) marks a significant step towards the expansion and improvement of National Highway NH346 in Madhya Pradesh. By outlining the land acquisition process and providing affected individuals with an opportunity to raise objections, the notification aims to balance the need for infrastructure development with the rights of landowners. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for enhancing transportation connectivity and promoting economic growth in the region. The absence of explicit details regarding compensation for acquired land is a notable limitation of the text provided.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law cited as the basis for the notification, specifically subsection 1 of section 3A and section 3C, regarding land acquisition for national highway projects.
Central Government: The governing authority responsible for issuing the notification and exercising powers under the National Highways Act, 1956.
National Highway NH346: The specific national highway for which land is being acquired for building/widening, laning with paved shoulder, maintenance, management, and operation.
Jharkheda Berasia to VidishaRoad: The stretch of road related to National Highway NH346 where land acquisition is planned.
VIDISHA: District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH where the land acquisition is taking place.
MADHYA PRADESH: The state in India where the land acquisition for National Highway NH346 is occurring.
SubDivisional Officer Revenue and land Acquisition Officer VIDISHA: The Competent Authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition.
Khamkheda Kaswa: Village in Vidisha Taluk of Vidisha District in Madhya Pradesh, where land is being acquired.
Barro: Village in Vidisha Taluk of Vidisha District in Madhya Pradesh, where land is being acquired.
Salai Khedi: Village in Vidisha Taluk of Vidisha District in Madhya Pradesh, where land is being acquired.
Vidisha: Taluk in Vidisha District of Madhya Pradesh, where land is being acquired.
RAJESH GUPTA: The Director who issued the notification.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1913] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रवार, मई 28, 2021/ज्य ष्े ठ 7, 1943
No. 1913] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021/ JYAISHTHA 7, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 28 मई, 2021
का.आ. 2058(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह
समाधान हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक मध्य प्रििे राज्य के जवदििा जिले म ें राष्ट्रीय रािमागग संख्या NH-346 के दक.मी. 0+000
स े 87+900 दक.मी. तक - (झरखेड़ा बैरजसया स े जवदििा - रोड) का जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/चार-लेन का बनाने आदि),
अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्ध और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भजू म अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची म ें दिया
गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करने के अपने आिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3 ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख से इक्कीस दिन के भीतर आक्षेप
कर सकेगा ।
ऐसा प्रत्येक आक्षेप सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अर्ागत् अनुजवभागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्व) एवं भूजम अजधग्रहण अजधकारी,
जवदििा जिला जवदििा को जलजखत रूप म ें दकया िाएगा और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजर्त दकए िाएगं े और सक्षम
प्राजधकारी, आक्षेपकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजध व्यवसायी द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर िेगा और ऐसे आक्षेपों की
सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तर्ा ऐसी और िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदि कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आिेि द्वारा
या तो आक्षेपों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर सकेगा ।
2860 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3 ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई आिेि अंजतम
होगा; और
इस अजधसूचना के अतं गतग आने वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैंऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह।ै
अनसु चू ी
मध्यप्रिेि राज्य के जिल े जवदििा म ेंराष्ट्रीय रािमागग संख्या NH-346 के दक.मी. 0+000 स े 87+900 दक.मी. तक
(झरखेड़ा बरै जसया स े जवदििा - रोड) के जनमागण के जलए भ ू खण्ड अिगन की िान े वाली संरचना रजहत अर्वा संरचना
सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: मध्य प्रििे जिल ेका नाम: जवदििा
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्र्ानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: जवदििा
गावं का नाम: खामखड़े ा कस्ट्वा
1 34 जनिी ससंजचत 0.0870000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0870000
2 35 सरकारी चरनोई 0.0270000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0270000
3 37/1 सरकारी चरनोई 0.1580000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1580000
4 37/2 जनिी ससंजचत 0.1100000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1100000
5 38/1 जनिी ससंजचत 0.1910000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1910000
6 38/2 जनिी ससंजचत 0.2100000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2100000
गावं का नाम: बरो
1 364 जनिी ससंजचत 0.0270000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0270000
2 368 जनिी ससंजचत 0.0860000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0860000
3 369/2 जनिी ससंजचत 0.0110000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0110000
4 376 जनिी ससंजचत 0.0310000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0310000
5 377 जनिी ससंजचत 0.0620000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0620000
6 384 जनिी ससंजचत 0.0070000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0070000
7 473 सरकारी चरनोई 0.0250000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0250000
गावं का नाम: सलाई खड़े ी
1 294 जनिी ससंजचत 0.8700000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.8700000
2 295 सरकारी चरनोई 0.0160000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0160000
3 296 जनिी ससंजचत 0.2780000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2780000[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
4 297 जनिी ससंजचत 0.3140000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3140000
5 299 सरकारी चरनोई 0.0420000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0420000
कुल 2.5520 2.5520
[फा. स.ं CE-RO BPL/30010/46/2018-19/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th May, 2021
S.O. 2058(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National
Highways Act,1956 (48 of 1956) (hereafter 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/2 laning with paved shoulder), maintenance, management and operation of National Highway
NH-346 in the stretch of land from Km 0+000 to 87+900 km. to. (Jharkheda Berasia to Vidisha-Road) in the district
of VIDISHA in the state of MADHYA PRADESH, hereby declares its intention to acquire such land.
Any person interested in the said land may, within twenty-one days from the date of publication of this
notification in the Official Gazette, object to the use of such land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-section (1) of
section 3C of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority, namely, the Sub-Divisional Officer
(Revenue) and land Acquisition Officer VIDISHA, District VIDISHA, in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof
and the Competent Authority shall give the objector an opportunity of being heard, either in person or by a legal
practitioner, and may, after hearing all such objections and after making such further enquiry, if any, as the Competent
Authority thinks necessary, by order, eitherallow or disallow the objections.
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 3C of the said Act shall be
final.
The land plans and other details of the land covered under this nitification are available and can be inspected
by by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling within the stretch of land from Km.
0+000 to 87+900 km. to. (Jharkheda Berasia to Vidisha-Road) National Highway NH-346 in the District of
VIDISHA in the state of MADHYA PRADESH.
State: MADHYA PRADESH District: VIDISHA
Sl. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Vidisha
Village: Khamkheda Kaswa
1 34 Private irrigated 0.0870000(Hectare ) 0.0870000
2 35 Government charnoi 0.0270000(Hectare ) 0.0270000
3 37/1 Government charnoi 0.1580000(Hectare ) 0.1580000
4 37/2 Private irrigated 0.1100000(Hectare ) 0.1100000
5 38/1 Private irrigated 0.1910000(Hectare ) 0.19100004 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
6 38/2 Private irrigated 0.2100000(Hectare ) 0.2100000
Village: Barro
1 364 Private irrigated 0.0270000(Hectare ) 0.0270000
2 368 Private irrigated 0.0860000(Hectare ) 0.0860000
3 369/2 Private irrigated 0.0110000(Hectare ) 0.0110000
4 376 Private irrigated 0.0310000(Hectare ) 0.0310000
5 377 Private irrigated 0.0620000(Hectare ) 0.0620000
6 384 Private irrigated 0.0070000(Hectare ) 0.0070000
7 473 Government charnoi 0.0250000(Hectare ) 0.0250000
Village: Salai Khedi
1 294 Private irrigated 0.8700000(Hectare ) 0.8700000
2 295 Government charnoi 0.0160000(Hectare ) 0.0160000
3 296 Private irrigated 0.2780000(Hectare ) 0.2780000
4 297 Private irrigated 0.3140000(Hectare ) 0.3140000
5 299 Government charnoi 0.0420000(Hectare ) 0.0420000
Total 2.5520 2.5520
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RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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