Publication of corrigendum under Section 3a

## Report on Amendment to National Highways Act Notification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding an amendment to a previous notification (S.O. 5973E, dated November 30, 2018) under the National Highways Act, 1956. The amendment concerns a correction of village names within the description of the land stretch acquired for National Highway NH328A in Uttar Pradesh, specifically in the Santkabir Nagar district. The key finding is that this amendment aims to rectify a discrepancy in the recorded village names, ensuring accurate land records and potentially preventing legal challenges during project implementation. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear understanding of the amendment published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways concerning the National Highways Act, 1956, based solely on the provided official gazette notification. This report focuses on the implications for stakeholders in the affected region and industry. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification amends the original notification S.O. 5973E, dated the 30th November, 2018. * The core objective of the *original* policy (as inferred from this amending text) is to acquire land for the development/construction of National Highway NH328A. The core objective of this *amendment* is to rectify errors in the original notification pertaining to the names of the villages affected. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment addresses an error in the original notification related to the recorded names of villages affected by the NH328A project. The rationale behind this amendment is to ensure the accuracy of land records associated with the project. Inaccurate records could lead to disputes over land ownership, delays in project implementation, and potential legal challenges. The correction of the village names suggests an administrative oversight in the initial notification that required rectification. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification is an amendment, and its key provision is a correction to the originally published notification. The following changes are being made to the notification concerning the land acquired for NH328A: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The portion of the original notification (S.O. 5973E) being changed is the "Name of village" column (Column No. 7) related to the stretch of land under Competent Authority 37 and 9. * **New Rule/Provision:** * "Name of Village in column No. 7 shall be read as 37. MANJHARIYA GANGA instead of 37. MANJHARIYA and 9. CHAKSATH SATHCHAK instead of 9. CHAKSATH." * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The amendment replaces the incorrect village names "37. MANJHARIYA" with "37. MANJHARIYA GANGA" and "9. CHAKSATH" with "9. CHAKSATH SATHCHAK". This correction ensures the land records accurately reflect the villages impacted by the NH328A project. This change may seem small, but accurate record keeping is vital to avoid land disputes and delays. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The direct target audience and stakeholders affected by this amendment include: * Landowners in the corrected villages (MANJHARIYA GANGA and CHAKSATH SATHCHAK) along the NH328A stretch. * The Competent Authority (Land Acquisition Officer) responsible for land acquisition in the Santkabir Nagar district. * The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and contractors involved in the NH328A project. * Local government officials responsible for land administration in the Santkabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is ultimately responsible for the notification, with the Competent Authority (Land Acquisition Officer) likely responsible for implementing the corrected land records. * **Timelines or procedures:** The text doesn't explicitly state timelines. However, the correction implies an immediate need to update land records and project documentation to reflect the accurate village names. * **Specific to the amendment:** The Land Acquisition Officer needs to update records to reflect the accurate names. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to: * Ensure accurate land records for the NH328A project in the specified area. * Minimize the risk of legal challenges and disputes arising from inaccurate land records. * Facilitate smoother land acquisition processes. * Prevent delays in the NH328A project. **9. Conclusion:** The notification analyzed represents a minor but essential amendment to the original notification concerning land acquisition for NH328A. By correcting the village names in the land records, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways aims to ensure the integrity of the land acquisition process, mitigating potential disputes, and facilitating the timely completion of the highway project. This amendment, while seemingly small, demonstrates the importance of accurate record-keeping in large infrastructure projects.

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