Date: 2015-02-17Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Land to be acquired with or without structure falling within the land of stretch from Km. 30.470 to 75.771 (Raigarh-Sarangarh-Saraipali Section) of the NH 216 (New NH-153) in the State of Chhattisgarh.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways declares the intention to acquire land in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh for the purpose of widening and improving National Highway No. 216 (New NH153) between Km 30.470 to 75.771. Interested parties have 21 days from the notification date (February 17, 2015) to object to the land acquisition. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer, Sarangarh District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
- The Central Government intends to acquire land in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh.
- The acquisition is for the building, widening (two-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 216 (New NH153).
- The specific stretch of land is from Km 30.470 to 75.771 (Raigarh-Sarangarh-Saraipali Section).
- A brief description of the land, including survey numbers, type of land, and area in hectares, is provided in the Schedule.
Objection Process:
- Persons interested in the specified land may object to its use for the stated purpose.
- The deadline for submitting objections is 21 days from the date of publication of the notification (February 17, 2015).
- Objections must be made in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer, Sarangarh District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh.
- The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
- The competent authority will provide an opportunity for the objector to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative.
- The competent authority will either allow or disallow the objections after the hearing and any necessary inquiry.
- The order made by the competent authority is final.
Availability of Land Details:
- Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners and other parties with interests in the specified land may be impacted by the acquisition.
Action Required: Review the notification and schedule, and if desired, submit a written objection within 21 days of the notification date (February 17, 2015) to the Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer, Sarangarh District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, stating the grounds for the objection.
Competent Authority (Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer):
Impact: Responsible for managing the objection process.
Action Required: Receive, review, and process objections. Provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard. Conduct inquiries as necessary. Issue orders either allowing or disallowing objections.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:
Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the highway project.
Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition is carried out according to the National Highways Act, 1956, and that all procedures are followed.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956, which is the legal basis for the notification regarding land acquisition for national highway projects.
National Highway No 216 New NH153: The specific national highway being widened and improved, which is the subject of the land acquisition notification.
Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh: The district and state where the land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Raigarh-Sarangarh-Saraipali Section: The specific section of National Highway 216 (New NH153) that is undergoing construction, widening, and improvement.
Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer, Sarangarh: The competent authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition process.
Section 3A of the National Highways Act, 1956: The specific section of the Act that grants the Central Government the power to declare its intention to acquire land for public purposes related to national highways.
Section 3C of the said Act: The section of the Act that outlines the process for filing objections to the land acquisition and the subsequent hearing and resolution of those objections by the competent authority.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification concerning the acquisition of land for the purpose of building, widening and maintaining National Highway 216.