Publication of corrigendum under Section 3a

**Executive Summary** This document is a corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on March 24, 2026. It amends a previous notification (S.O. 1380 (E) dated March 22, 2023) to correct the designation and location of the Special Land Acquisition Officer responsible for a specific national highway project. The primary action is to redirect administrative authority from the Bangalore office to the Hassan office. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Framework and Authority** * The amendment is made in exercise of powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highway Act, 1956. * The corrigendum modifies Notification S.O. 1380 (E), originally published on March 22, 2023, in the Gazette of India. **Correction of Administrative Details** * The correction applies to the entity mentioned in column no. 2 of the Schedule of the original notification. * The office previously identified as "Special Land Acquisition Officer, National Highways, K R Circle Bangalore" is replaced. * The updated and correct designation is "Special Land Acquisition Officer, National Highway Authority of India, Hassan." **Project Reference** * The correction pertains to file number RW/NH-373/Km0.00toKm150.711/22-23, covering the stretch from kilometer 0.00 to 150.711. **Impact Analysis** **Special Land Acquisition Officer, Hassan** **Impact** They are formally designated as the competent authority for land acquisition matters for the specified highway stretch (Km 0.00 to 150.711), taking over jurisdiction previously attributed to the Bangalore office. **Action Required** Assume official responsibility for the land acquisition proceedings and administrative tasks associated with the referenced project section. **National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) / Ministry of Road Transport and Highways** **Impact** The amendment ensures legal and administrative accuracy in the execution of the National Highway Act for the specified project. **Action Required** Update all internal records, official correspondence, and public notices to reflect the Hassan office as the correct authority for this project. **Affected Landowners and General Public** **Impact** The point of contact for inquiries, claims, or legal matters related to land acquisition for this specific stretch of NH-373 is officially clarified. **Action Required** Direct all future communications and legal filings to the Special Land Acquisition Officer in Hassan instead of the K R Circle office in Bangalore.

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