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## Report on Amendment to National Highways Act, 1956 Regarding NH-163G in Telangana **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the National Highways Act, 1956 concerning a section of land in Telangana. The amendment, enacted via notification S.O. 4905E on November 30, 2021, specifically addresses and corrects errors regarding the highway designation and land acquisition for a stretch of road originally referred to as "No. Yet to be Assigned" and now correctly identified as National Highway No. 163G (NH-163G). The report focuses on understanding the specific changes introduced and their implications. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed analysis of the amendment S.O. 4905E to the National Highways Act, 1956, as it pertains to land acquisition and highway designation in the State of Telangana. This analysis is based solely on the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Amended:** This is an amendment to the National Highways Act, 1956. The amendment modifies several prior notifications: S.O.No. 52E dated 04.01.2019, S.O. No.2186E dated 25.06.2019 and S.O.No.884E dated 25.02.2020. * **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective appears to be to facilitate the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of a specific stretch of highway in Telangana by accurately identifying it and associated land acquisition details within the legal framework of the National Highways Act. The specific objective of the amendment is to correct previous inaccuracies in highway designation. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text indicates that a stretch of land, initially referred to as "No. Yet to be Assigned," was the subject of previous notifications related to road construction. This amendment addresses an apparent error in those previous notifications by clarifying that the correct designation for this stretch of road is NH-163G. The amendment is likely intended to rectify legal inconsistencies and ensure proper identification of the highway for future operations and land acquisition processes. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment focuses on two primary changes: * **Change 1:** The initial notifications referred to a stretch of road "from Km.112.240 to Km.220.480 of the No. Yet to be Assigned" for building, widening, four-laning, etc. This is now corrected to specify "from Km.112.240 to Km. 220.480 of the NH.No. 163G." * **Effect:** This change clarifies the specific highway being referred to in all previous and future legal and operational documentation. * **Change 2:** The schedule relating to "Land acquisition of WarangalKhammam Green Field Alignment of National Highway No Yet to be Assigned in the State of TELANGANA" is amended. The entry "No. yet to be Assigned" is replaced with "NH.No.163G." * **Effect:** This ensures accurate land acquisition records and processes moving forward, connecting the land acquisition to the correct highway designation of NH-163G. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the following are likely directly affected by this amendment: * **Construction companies:** Those involved in building, widening, four-laning, maintaining, managing, and operating the section of NH-163G. * **Landowners in the Warangal-Khammam region of Telangana:** Specifically, those whose land falls within the stretch from Km.112.240 to Km. 220.480 and is subject to acquisition. * **Government agencies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) are responsible for implementing the Act and this amendment. * **Legal entities:** Any legal professionals or organizations involved in land acquisition and highway development projects in the affected region. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) is the responsible agency, as evidenced by the notification being issued under its authority. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is also implicated by the file number. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment is effective from the date of notification (November 30, 2021). The implementation involves updating all relevant records and documentation to reflect the corrected highway designation. * **Amendment Specifics:** Implementation requires updating all past documentation that referred to "No. Yet to be Assigned" with the correct designation of NH-163G. This likely involves revising land acquisition records, construction permits, and operational plans. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to: * **Reduce Legal Ambiguity:** By correctly identifying the highway, the amendment reduces legal ambiguity and potential challenges related to land acquisition, construction, and operation. * **Streamline Land Acquisition:** Accurate highway designation streamlines the land acquisition process, ensuring fair compensation and avoiding delays. * **Facilitate Project Execution:** Correct identification of the highway helps in seamless project execution with fewer roadblocks due to documentation issues. * **Enable better management and operation:** With clear identification of the highway, management and operational processes can be executed efficiently and accurately. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment S.O. 4905E to the National Highways Act, 1956 is a crucial correction that clarifies the designation of a specific stretch of highway in Telangana as NH-163G. This amendment rectifies errors in previous notifications and is essential for ensuring the smooth execution of road construction, land acquisition, and future management and operation of the specified segment of the highway. The correction is significant for avoiding legal challenges and ensuring clarity for all stakeholders involved.

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