Date: 2015-05-19Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Land to be acquired with or without structure falling within the stretch of land from Km.16.400 to Km. 85.000 (Maharashtra Section) on the NH No. 211 (Now New NH-52) in the state of Maharashtra.
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, declares the intention to acquire land in the Osmanabad district of Maharashtra for the purpose of building, maintaining, managing, and operating National Highway No. 211 (now New NH No. 52) from Km 16.400 to Km 85.000. Individuals with interests in the specified land have 21 days from the notification's publication date (May 19, 2015) to object to the land acquisition. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition Medium Projects No.2, Osmanabad.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Land Acquisition Declaration:**
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in Osmanabad district, Maharashtra, for NH No. 211 (New NH No. 52) construction and maintenance.
* The land is required for four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified highway section.
* **Objection Process:**
* Interested persons may object to the land use within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be in writing and submitted to the Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition Medium Projects No.2, Osmanabad.
* Objections must state the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections after hearing and inquiry.
* The competent authority's order is final.
* **Land Details Availability:**
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
* **Schedule of Affected Lands:**
* The schedule provides a detailed list of survey numbers, land types, and areas to be acquired in various villages of Osmanabad district.
* The land includes both structures and land without structures.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Osmanabad district will have their land acquired for highway construction. They may be entitled to compensation.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing within 21 days of the notification date (May 19, 2015) to the specified authority, including the grounds for their objection.
Competent Authority (Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition Medium Projects No.2, Osmanabad):
* Impact: Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing objections to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, conduct inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing objections.
Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways):
* Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the National Highway project.
* Action Required: Ensure the land acquisition process adheres to the National Highways Act, 1956.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Parliament of India concerning national highways, referenced as the legal basis for land acquisition.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of road transport and national highways.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Maharashtra: The State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Osmanabad district, Maharashtra: The specific district within Maharashtra where land is being acquired for the highway project.
National Highway No. 211: The original designation of the national highway, now renumbered.
New NH No. 52: The new designation of the national highway for which land is being acquired.
Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition Medium Projects No.2, Osmanabad: The competent authority designated to hear objections regarding the land acquisition.