Date: 2018-02-27Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
powers Conferred by clause a of section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956 48 of 1956,and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in Ministry of Road Transport and
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes specific officers as competent authorities to perform functions under the National Highways Act of 1956. It relates to the four-laning of the Tumkur to Shimoga section of National Highway No. 206 in Karnataka. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, superseding previous notifications except for actions already taken or omitted.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
* Authorizes officers listed in column 2 of the schedule to perform functions as competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* The authorization is specifically for land acquisition related to the four-laning of National Highway No. 206 (Tumkur to Shimoga section) in Karnataka.
* The authorization takes effect from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette.
Scope of Authorization:
* The authorization applies to land specified in column 3 of the schedule, relating to specific districts, taluks, police stations, and villages mentioned in columns 4, 5, 6, and 7, respectively.
* This authorization supersedes previous notifications S.O. 1426E (dated 30th May 2014) and S.O. 3165 E (dated 27th September 2017) with the exception of anything already done or omitted to be done.
Schedule Details:
* The schedule provides a list of specific land parcels, identified by district, taluk, police station, and village, relevant to the land acquisition process.
* It details the stretch of land from Km 6000 to Km 217000.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:
* Impact: Responsible for issuing the notification and authorizing competent authorities.
* Action Required: Ensure the notification is properly implemented and that authorized officers are aware of their responsibilities.
Special Land Acquisition Officers:
* Impact: Designated as the competent authorities to perform functions related to land acquisition.
* Action Required: Execute their duties in accordance with the National Highways Act, 1956, for the four-laning project.
Landowners and Residents of Affected Areas:
* Impact: Their land may be subject to acquisition for the highway project.
* Action Required: Stay informed about the acquisition process and exercise their rights as outlined in the National Highways Act, 1956.
Implementing Agencies (e.g., NHAI):
* Impact: Responsible for the execution of the four-laning project.
* Action Required: Coordinate with the competent authorities for land acquisition and ensure the project progresses according to plan.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament regarding national highways, referenced as the legal basis for the notification.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Government of India ministry responsible for road transport and national highways, which issued the original notification and this corrigendum.
Karnataka: The State in India where the land acquisition for the National Highway No. 206 project is taking place.
National Highway No. 206: The specific national highway for which land is being acquired for four-laning from Tumkur to Shimoga section.
Tumkur: A district in Karnataka, representing the starting point of the highway section undergoing construction.
Shimoga: A district in Karnataka, representing the ending point of the highway section undergoing construction.
Special Land Acquistion Officer: The authority responsible for land acquisition for the specified highway project
Arasikere: A Taluk in Hassan District, Karnataka, where land acquisition is taking place for the National Highway No. 206 project.