Date: 2021-03-25Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
maintenance, management and operation of 4 laning of existing two lane road from Amritsar to Tanda via Mehta and Sri Hargobindpur (NH 503A) from Km. 8.27 to Km. 19.00 in the district of AMRITSAR in the state of PUNJAB
## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 503A (Amritsar to Tanda)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land for the building, widening, maintenance, management and operation of 4 lanning of existing two lane road from Amritsar to Tanda via Mehta and Sri Hargobindpur, specifically for the NH503A highway (Km. 8.27 to Km. 19.00) in the district of Amritsar, Punjab. The notification, published under the National Highways Act of 1956, declares the government's intention to acquire land for this purpose. Affected parties have 21 days to object to the acquisition, with objections to be directed to the SDM Amritsar I. The key finding is the identification of specific plots of land slated for acquisition, impacting landowners and potentially other stakeholders in the specified region.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of a government policy concerning land acquisition for the expansion and maintenance of National Highway 503A in Punjab. The analysis is based solely on the provided official notification, focusing on its key provisions, affected stakeholders, and potential implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* Core Objective(s) as stated or inferred from the provided text:
* Building, widening, maintenance, management and operation of 4 lanning of existing two lane road from Amritsar to Tanda via Mehta and Sri Hargobindpur.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* Briefly explain the likely problem/issue the policy addresses, inferring from the text.
The policy addresses the need to improve transportation infrastructure along the NH503A corridor. The intention to acquire land for "building wideningtwo lane with paved shoulderfour laning etc." implies that the existing road infrastructure is insufficient, likely leading to congestion, safety concerns, or hindering economic activity in the region. The policy aims to resolve these issues by expanding and upgrading the highway.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* Detail the main components, rules, and actions mandated by the entire provided text. What does the policy establish or require?
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified highway project.
* **Affected Area:** The land acquisition affects land within the stretch of NH503A from Km. 8.27 to Km. 19.00 in the district of Amritsar, Punjab.
* **Land Details:** Specific survey plot numbers, types of land (Private Agriculture Chahi, Private Gair Mumkin Aabadi, Private Gair Mumkin School ground, etc.), nature of land, and area in hectares are listed for each affected plot.
* **Right to Object:** Landowners have 21 days from the date of the notification's publication to object to the acquisition.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority (SDM Amritsar I), stating the grounds for the objection.
* **Competent Authority's Role:** The Competent Authority must provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard (in person or through a legal practitioner) and will then either allow or disallow the objections.
* **Finality of Decision:** The Competent Authority's decision is final.
* **Access to Information:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders are:
* Landowners of the specified survey plots within the designated area of NH503A. This includes owners of agricultural land, residential land, and land used for other purposes (school, factory, hospital, etc.).
* Residents and businesses in the villages of Akalgarh, Chhapa Ram Singh, Chowgawan, Fatehpur Rajputan, Gill, Rasulpur Kalan, Tarfan and Vallah in Amritsar District.
* Government entities such as Panchayat, whose land is also being acquired.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:
* Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways)
* Competent Authority (SDM Amritsar I)
* Any timelines or procedures specified in the text:
* 21-day window for landowners to submit objections from the date of publication of the notification.
* The Competent Authority must provide a hearing to objectors.
* It can be inferred that land acquisition will be carried out in accordance with National Highways Act,1956 (48 of 1956)
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* What are the likely intended outcomes based on the policy's stated provisions in the text?
The intended outcomes of this policy are:
* Smooth and efficient land acquisition process for the highway expansion project.
* Upgraded highway infrastructure (NH503A) between Amritsar and Tanda, leading to improved connectivity.
* Reduced travel time, enhanced safety, and improved traffic flow along the corridor.
* Potential positive impact on economic activity and development in the region.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification outlines the intention to acquire land for the improvement of National Highway 503A, aiming to enhance transportation infrastructure in the Amritsar region. The policy establishes a clear process for land acquisition, including provisions for landowners to object. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for achieving the desired improvements in connectivity and regional development. Affected stakeholders should be aware of their rights and the stipulated procedures for voicing their concerns.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Law under which the land acquisition is being carried out; specifically, subsection 1 of section 3A is invoked.
Central Government: The governmental body responsible for the land acquisition, acting after being satisfied it is for public purpose.
Amritsar: District in Punjab where the land is located.
Punjab: State where the land acquisition is taking place.
NH503A: National Highway number for which land is being acquired, specifically from Km. 8.27 to Km. 19.00.
Amritsar I: Taluk within the district of Amritsar.
SDM AmritsarI: Competent Authority, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, responsible for handling objections to the land acquisition.
Akalgarh: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Chhapa Ram Singh: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Chowgawan: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Fatehpur Rajputan: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Gill: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Rasulpur Kalan: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Tarfan: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Vallah: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry issuing 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
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स.ं 1235] नई ददल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, माच ग25, 2021/चत्रै 4, 1943
No. 1235] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021/CHAITRA 4, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 25 माचग, 2021
का.आ. 1339(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके पश्चात ् उक्त
अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान हो िाने के पश्चात ्
दक पंिाब राज्य के अमृतसर जिले म ें NH-503A के दक.मी. 8.27 स े दक.मी. 19.00 तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड
िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै
जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच ेअनसु ूची म ें ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करने के अपने आिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई भी व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम में जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के
जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े इक्कीस ददन के भीतर अपनी आपजत्त प्रकट कर
सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत् सद्म Amritsar-ीी को जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और उसम ें उसके
आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुन े िाने का
अवसर देगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िााँच करने के पश्चात,् यदद कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी
आवश्यक समझ,े आदेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनज्ञु ात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आदेि अंजतम होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अतं गतग आन े वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें उपलब्ध ह ैं और
उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
1814 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अनसु चू ी
पिं ाब राज्य के अमतृ सर जिल ेम ेंNH-503A के दक.मी. 8.27 स ेदक.मी. 19 के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली
सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का सजं क्षप्त जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: पिं ाब जिल ेका नाम: अमतृ सर
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: अमतृ सर -I
गावं का नाम: अकालगढ़
1 34//2/2 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.1542860(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1542860
2 45//9 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.4046850(हक्े टेयर ) 0.4046850
गावं का नाम: छ्पा राम ससह
1 165 जनिी( गैर मुमदकन) आबादी 0.0126460(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0126460
2 20//26 जनिी( गैर मुमदकन) आबादी 0.0556440(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0556440
3 64 जनिी( गैर मुमदकन) स्ट्कूल ग्राउंड 0.6753180(हक्े टेयर ) 0.6753180
4 74 जनिी( गैर मुमदकन) आबादी 0.2554570(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2554570
गावं का नाम: चौगावा ं
1 76 जनिी( गैर मुमदकन) हॉजस्ट्पटल 0.1062300(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1062300
2 77 जनिी( गैर मुमदकन) हॉजस्ट्पटल 0.0986420(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0986420
3 78 सरकारी( गैर मुमदकन) पंचायत घर 0.1517570(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1517570
गावं का नाम: फतहे परु रािपतू ान
1 14 // 21 / 1 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.2706340(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2706340
गावं का नाम: जगल
1 22//1 जनिी( गैर मुमदकन) गैर मुमदकन 0.0986420(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0986420
2 22//2 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.3060430(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3060430
3 22//3 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.3996260(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3996260
4 22//4 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.3212190(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3212190
गावं का नाम: रसलू परु कला
1 12//11/2/1 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.0607030(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0607030
2 12//11/2/2 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.0733490(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0733490[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
3 14//23 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.3338660(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3338660
4 17//1/1 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.1542860(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1542860
5 17//1/2 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.1846370(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1846370
6 17//1/3 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.0429930(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0429930
7 17//2 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.2858090(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2858090
8 17//3 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.1466980(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1466980
9 17//4/1 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.1846370(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1846370
10 17//4/2 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.0429980(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0429980
11 17//5 जनिी( गैर मुमदकन) फैक्री 0.1795790(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1795790
गावं का नाम: तरफ़ान
1 11//1/1 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.1922250(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1922250
2 11//1/2 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.0202340(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0202340
3 11//1/3 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.0075880(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0075880
4 11//1/4 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.0328810(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0328810
5 11//1/5 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.1087590(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1087590
6 12//3 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) नेहरर 0.2959260(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2959260
7 12//4 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) नेहरर 0.2124600(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2124600
8 12//5 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) नेहरर चाही 0.1289930(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1289930
9 12//6/1 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.0126460(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0126460
10 12//6/2 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.3996260(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3996260
11 12//7/1 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) चाही 0.1871670(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1871670
12 12//7/2 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) नेहरर 0.2023420(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2023420
13 12//8/1 जनिी( एग्रीकल्चर) नेहरर 0.1466980(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1466980
गावं का नाम: वल्ला
1 111//6/1 जनिी( गैर मुमदकन) मॉल मंडी 0.1011710(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1011710
2 111//6/2 सरकारी( गैर मुमदकन) सड़क 0.0632320(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0632320
कुल 7.1123 7.1123
[फा. सं. PD/PIU-JAL/NH-503A/237/2017/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 25th March, 2021
S.O. 1339(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National Highways
Act,1956 (48 of 1956) (hereinafter 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/two lane with paved shoulder/four laning etc.,), maintenance, management and operation of 4 lanning of
existing two lane road from Amritsar to Tanda via Mehta and Sri Hargobindpur (NH-503A) from Km. 8.27 to
Km. 19.00 in the district of AMRITSAR in the state of PUNJAB, 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, SDM Amritsar-I 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, either allow 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 to be acquired under their notification are available and can be
inspected 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 NH-503A in the stretch of land
from Km. 8.27 to Km. 19.00 in the district of AMRITSAR in the state of PUNJAB.
State: PUNJAB District: AMRITSAR
Sl. No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Amritsar -I
Village: Akalgarh
1 34//2/2 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.1542860(Hectare ) 0.1542860
2 45//9 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.4046850(Hectare ) 0.4046850
Village: Chhapa Ram Singh
1 165 Private(Gair Mumkin) Aabadi 0.0126460(Hectare ) 0.0126460
2 20//26 Private(Gair Mumkin) Aabadi 0.0556440(Hectare ) 0.0556440
3 64 Private(Gair Mumkin) School ground 0.6753180(Hectare ) 0.6753180
4 74 Private(Gair Mumkin) Aabadi 0.2554570(Hectare ) 0.2554570
Village: Chowgawan
1 76 Private(Gair Mumkin) Hospital 0.1062300(Hectare ) 0.1062300
2 77 Private(Gair Mumkin) Hospital 0.0986420(Hectare ) 0.0986420
3 78 Government(Gair Mumkin) Panchayat Ghar 0.1517570(Hectare ) 0.1517570
Village: Fatehpur Rajputan
1 14 // 21 / 1 Private( ) Agriculture 0.2706340(Hectare ) 0.2706340[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Village: Gill
1 22//1 Private(Gair Mumkin) Gair Mumkin 0.0986420(Hectare ) 0.0986420
2 22//2 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.3060430(Hectare ) 0.3060430
3 22//3 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.3996260(Hectare ) 0.3996260
4 22//4 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.3212190(Hectare ) 0.3212190
Village: Rasulpur Kalan
1 12//11/2/1 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.0607030(Hectare ) 0.0607030
2 12//11/2/2 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.0733490(Hectare ) 0.0733490
3 14//23 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.3338660(Hectare ) 0.3338660
4 17//1/1 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.1542860(Hectare ) 0.1542860
5 17//1/2 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.1846370(Hectare ) 0.1846370
6 17//1/3 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.0429930(Hectare ) 0.0429930
7 17//2 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.2858090(Hectare ) 0.2858090
8 17//3 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.1466980(Hectare ) 0.1466980
9 17//4/1 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.1846370(Hectare ) 0.1846370
10 17//4/2 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.0429980(Hectare ) 0.0429980
11 17//5 Private(Gair Mumkin) Factory 0.1795790(Hectare ) 0.1795790
Village: Tarfan
1 11//1/1 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.1922250(Hectare ) 0.1922250
2 11//1/2 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.0202340(Hectare ) 0.0202340
3 11//1/3 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.0075880(Hectare ) 0.0075880
4 11//1/4 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.0328810(Hectare ) 0.0328810
5 11//1/5 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.1087590(Hectare ) 0.1087590
6 12//3 Private(Agriculture) Nehri 0.2959260(Hectare ) 0.2959260
7 12//4 Private(Agriculture) Nehri 0.2124600(Hectare ) 0.2124600
8 12//5 Private(Agriculture) Nehri chahi 0.1289930(Hectare ) 0.1289930
9 12//6/1 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.0126460(Hectare ) 0.0126460
10 12//6/2 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.3996260(Hectare ) 0.3996260
11 12//7/1 Private(Agriculture) Chahi 0.1871670(Hectare ) 0.1871670
12 12//7/2 Private(Agriculture) Nehri 0.2023420(Hectare ) 0.2023420
13 12//8/1 Private(Agriculture) Nehri 0.1466980(Hectare ) 0.1466980
Village: Vallah
1 111//6/1 Private(Gair Mumkin) Mal Mandi 0.1011710(Hectare ) 0.1011710
2 111//6/2 Government(Gair Mumkin) Sadak 0.0632320(Hectare ) 0.0632320
Total 7.1123 7.1123
[F. No. PD/PIU-JAL/NH-503A/237/2017/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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