Publication of corrigendum under Section 3a

## Report on Amendment to National Highways Act Notification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to a notification under the National Highways Act, 1956. The amendment, published on May 17, 2022, modifies a previous notification (S.O. 2275(E) dated July 1, 2019) regarding land acquisition for national highway projects. The core purpose of this amendment is to incorporate a specific village name ("Chinnachowk") into the schedule related to the Kadapa Taluk, likely to accurately reflect the geographical scope of a highway project. The report details the specific change, its potential impact, and the stakeholders affected. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an overview and analysis of the amendment to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification concerning the National Highways Act, 1956, as published in the Gazette of India on May 17, 2022. This analysis is based solely on the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy:** The amendment modifies the Notification S.O. 2275(E) dt. 1st July 2019. * **Core Objective(s):** The original notification, as can be inferred from the context of this amendment, likely pertains to land acquisition or jurisdiction related to national highway construction projects. The amendment aims to ensure accuracy in geographical descriptions within the notification. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment appears to be a corrigendum (as indicated by the file name containing 'Corrigendum'), suggesting an error or omission in the original notification. Specifically, the failure to include "Chinnachowk" within the Kadapa Taluk schedule necessitates this amendment to correctly identify all affected areas. This inclusion is crucial for accurate project planning, land acquisition, and compensation processes. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The schedule to the original notification (S.O. 2275(E) dt. 1st July 2019), specifically column 6 (relating to Taluk Kadapa) and subsequently column 7. * **New Rule/Provision:** The entry "5 Chinnachowk" is inserted after the entry "4 Cheelopalli" under Column 7 (likely containing village names or locations) related to the Kadapa Taluk. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The addition of "Chinnachowk" expands the geographical scope of the notification to explicitly include this village. This implies that the national highway project or land acquisition associated with the original notification now directly affects Chinnachowk. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * Residents and landowners of Chinnachowk, who are now explicitly included in the scope of the notification. * The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) or related project developers responsible for the highway project. * Local government authorities in Kadapa district involved in land acquisition and compensation. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency, as indicated by the notification. The Director, Rajesh Gupta, is mentioned as involved in the process. The notification was uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi110054. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The text does not specify timelines or procedures beyond the date of publication (May 17, 2022). However, the amendment suggests that implementation of the original notification (S.O. 2275(E) dt. 1st July 2019) is ongoing. The standard processes related to the National Highways Act, 1956 concerning land acquisition and compensation will likely be applied to Chinnachowk. * **Implementation specific to the change:** Implementation will necessitate informing residents and landowners of Chinnachowk about the project and their rights, followed by valuation and acquisition processes as defined by the National Highways Act, 1956. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to ensure accurate geographical coverage of the National Highway project. The specific impact of this change is that the residents of Chinnachowk may be subject to land acquisition and potential displacement, entitling them to compensation as per the provisions of the National Highways Act, 1956. The inclusion of this location clarifies the project's boundaries, reduces the risk of legal challenges and ensures the smooth implementation of the Highway project. **9. Conclusion:** This amendment to the National Highways Act notification is a necessary correction to ensure geographical accuracy in the project's scope. It specifically includes Chinnachowk village under the purview of the notification, potentially impacting its residents and landowners. The amendment underscores the importance of precise documentation and continuous monitoring in infrastructure projects.

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