Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes the Land Acquisition Officer, Collectorate, Khurda, as the competent authority for land acquisition related to the National Highway No. 16 (Old NH5) project. The project involves building, widening, and maintaining the Chandikhol Balasore Section from km 62.000 to km 199.141 in Odisha. The authorization is effective from the date of publication of this notification, February 20, 2015.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority Designation:**
* The Land Acquisition Officer, Collectorate, Khurda, is authorized as the competent authority.
* Authority is granted under Section 3(a) of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Project Scope:**
* The project covers the stretch of land from km 62.000 to km 199.141 of National Highway No. 16 (Old NH5) in Odisha.
* Includes building, widening, six-laning, maintenance, management, and operation activities.
* **Geographic Area:**
* The land acquisition affects specific villages within the districts of Jajpur, Bhadrak and Balasore in Odisha.
* Detailed list provided specifying Serial number, District, Taluk, Police station, Name of the village and number.
* **Effective Date:**
* The authorization is effective from February 20, 2015, the date of the notification's publication.
Impact Analysis:
**Land Owners/Residents in Affected Areas:**
* Impact: Land acquisition for the highway project may result in displacement or loss of property.
* Action Required: Engage with the Land Acquisition Officer regarding land valuation, compensation, and potential resettlement.
**Land Acquisition Officer, Collectorate, Khurda:**
* Impact: Responsible for performing the functions of the competent authority under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Action Required: Execute land acquisition processes as per the Act for the specified section of National Highway No. 16 (Old NH5).
**Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:**
* Impact: Oversees the land acquisition and highway development project.
* Action Required: Monitor the progress of land acquisition and ensure compliance with regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Indian legislation authorizing the Central Government to declare certain highways as national highways and to provide for their development and maintenance.
National Highway No. 16: A National Highway in India, previously known as National Highway 5.
Odisha: A state in eastern India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Chandikhol Balasore Section: A specific section of National Highway 16 (formerly NH5) between km 62.000 to km.199.141 where building widening sixlaning will be carried out.
Khurda: A district in Odisha, India, where the Land Acquisition Officer is based.
Land Acquisition Officer NH, Collectorate, Khurda: The designated authority responsible for land acquisition related to the National Highway project in Khurda district.
Jajpur District: An administrative district in Odisha, India, where land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Balasore District: An administrative district in Odisha, India, where land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.