Publication of corrigendum under Section 3a

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Land Acquisition for National Highway 516E **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to a pre-existing policy regarding land acquisition for National Highway 516E (NH516E) in Andhra Pradesh. The amendment, published on June 21, 2022, modifies the Schedule within the original notification S.O. 448E, dated January 24, 2019, focusing on land acquisition in specific stretches of NH516E, namely Paderu to Araku Upto Bhalluguda section and Bowdara to Vizianagaram Section Ananthagiri Mandal. The key change involves a revised schedule detailing land acquisition in specified villages within the Alluri Sitharama Raju district. This amendment likely aims to refine and clarify the land acquisition process to facilitate the highway project. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of the notification S.O. 2819(E), dated June 21, 2022, which constitutes an amendment to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ notification S.O. 448(E), dated January 24, 2019, concerning land acquisition for National Highway 516E in Andhra Pradesh. This analysis is based solely on the content of the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment To:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification S.O. 448(E), dated January 24, 2019. * **Core Objective(s):** To amend the Schedule of the original notification related to land acquisition for NH516E. The underlying objective is likely to enable/expedite the construction or improvement of the highway. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification amends a prior notification concerning land acquisition for NH516E. The amendment suggests there was a need to modify the original land acquisition plan for the specified stretches. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as discrepancies in the initial schedule, changes in the highway alignment, or revisions to land ownership records. The specific rationale cannot be definitively determined from the provided text alone, but the amendment aims to improve the accuracy or completeness of the land acquisition schedule. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment *replaces* the entire "SCHEDULE" in the original S.O. 448(E) notification. The new schedule provides a detailed listing of land acquisition on NH516E in the stretch Paderu to Araku Upto Bhalluguda section and Bowdara to Vizianagaram Section Ananthagiri Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. The specific changes are reflected in the new schedule, which lists the following details: * The State: Andhra Pradesh * The District: Alluri Sitharama Raju * The Stretch: NH516E from Km 2.400 to Km 51.772 and from Km 0.000 to Km 2.125 * Taluk: Dumbriguda, Araku, Paderu * Mandal: Dumbriguda, Araku Valley, Ananthagiri, Hukumpeta, Paderu * Specific villages within these mandals: Dumbriguda(Sitharama Kuridi, Nimmagedda, Pantalachinta, Pedapadu, Antriguda, Gondiguda), Araku Valley (Billaputtu, Kinchumanda, Kusumavalasa, Kosangi, Panirangini, Ravvalaguda, Yandapallivalasa), Ananthagiri (Bosubeda, Gadyaguda, Kothavalasa, Kantabamsuguda, CT New ballaguda, Chilakalagedda, Venkayyapalem), Hukumpeta (Baluroda, Rangaseela, Masada, Matchyapuram, Patimamidi, Burmanguda, Muliaputtu, Konthili, Gadugupalle, Urrada), Paderu (Kontapalle, Pedagaruvu, Barapalle, Talarisingi, Chintala Veedhi). * Implementing agency: Sub Collector The effect of this change is to provide an updated and more precise schedule of land to be acquired. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders include: * Landowners in the specified villages within the Alluri Sitharama Raju district. * Residents of the specified villages. * The Sub Collector and other relevant administrative bodies involved in the land acquisition process. * Construction companies involved in the NH516E project. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency:** The Sub Collector is the responsible agency mentioned in the text for the areas listed. * **Procedures:** While specific procedures aren't detailed, it can be inferred that the Sub Collector will oversee the process of land acquisition based on the updated schedule. * **Timelines:** No specific timelines are mentioned in the provided text. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is likely to facilitate a smoother and more efficient land acquisition process for the NH516E project. By providing a clear and updated schedule of land requirements, the amendment aims to reduce ambiguities, minimize disputes, and expedite the transfer of land for highway construction or improvement. This, in turn, should contribute to the timely completion of the NH516E project. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the land acquisition schedule for NH516E, as detailed in notification S.O. 2819(E), signifies an adjustment to the original land acquisition plan. The revised schedule clarifies the land requirements for specific stretches of the highway and provides precise details of affected villages. This amendment is crucial for stakeholders involved in the NH516E project as it directly impacts land acquisition processes and timelines. The change is likely intended to lead to a more efficient project implementation.

Key Entities Referenced