Date: 2015-05-29Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Including construction of Malda Bypass, maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No 34 on the stretch of land from Km 297.000 to Km 367.476
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways declares the acquisition of land in the Malda district of West Bengal for the purpose of widening and improving National Highway No. 34, specifically the stretch from Km 297.000 to Km 367.476. The declaration follows an initial notification, consideration of public objections, and a report from the competent authority. With the publication of this notification, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Land Acquisition Declaration:** The Central Government declares the acquisition of land as specified in the Schedule of the notification for the purpose of building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 34.
* **Project Details:**
* The project includes the construction of the Malda Bypass.
* The affected stretch of land is from Km 297.000 to Km 367.476 of the Farakka Raiganj Section in the Malda district of West Bengal.
* **Legal Basis and Process:**
* The notification is issued under subsection 1 of section 3D of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* The declaration follows the publication of a previous notification [S.O. 1709 (E) dated 9th July 2014], consideration of objections, and a report from the competent authority.
* **Land Vesting:** Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the Schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Schedule Details:** The Schedule provides a detailed description of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, owners' names, and area in acres for various villages in the Malda district.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Gains absolute ownership of the specified land, free from all encumbrances, to proceed with the National Highway No. 34 project.
* Action Required: Take possession of the land and initiate further steps for the highway project.
Landowners and Interested Parties:
* Impact: Loss of land ownership as the land vests with the Central Government.
* Action Required: Claim compensation as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
Residents of Malda District, West Bengal:
* Impact: Potential disruption during the construction phase, but eventual improvement in transportation infrastructure.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the authorities during the land acquisition and construction process.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Central Government related to national highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
National Highway No. 34: A specific national highway that is the subject of the notification.
West Bengal: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Malda District, West Bengal: The specific district within West Bengal where land is being acquired.
Farakka Raiganj Section: A section of National Highway No. 34, between Km 297.000 to Km 367.476, that is the subject of the notification.
Malda Bypass: A bypass to be constructed as part of the highway project.
Uttarbanga Sambad: A newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.