**Executive Summary**
This document is a corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on September 22, 2025, to amend Notification S.O. 68(E) dated January 3, 2025, concerning land acquisition for National Highway projects. The amendment changes the classification of several land plots from various categories (e.g., BHITH-1, MAKAAN) to “Residential” in Warisnagar and Manipur. This change is based on a six-man committee report and a site investigation on April 26, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Authority:** The amendment is issued by the Central Government under powers conferred by section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Purpose:** To correct the nature of land specified in the earlier notification S.O. 68(E).
* **Original Notification:** Amends notification S.O. 68(E), dated January 3, 2025, published in the Gazette of India.
* **Land Reclassification:** Changes the land classification for specific survey/plot numbers in the villages of Sari (Warisnagar), and Manipur to "Residential".
* **Basis for Change:** The changes are based on a report from a six-man committee and a site investigation conducted on April 26, 2025.
* **Geographic Scope:** The changes apply to land in the Taluk of Warisnagar, specifically in the villages of Sari (Thana No. 119) and Manipur (Thana Nos. 129/2 and 129/3).
**Impact Analysis**
**Landowners/Residents in Sari and Manipur**
* **Impact:** The reclassification of their land to "Residential" affects compensation, usage, and potential future acquisition processes.
* **Action Required:** Review the amended notification to understand how the land reclassification impacts their property rights, assess the compensation based on new classification, and engage with the relevant authorities if necessary.
**Ministry of Road Transport and Highways**
* **Impact:** Responsible for updating land records and ensuring compensation is provided based on the corrected land classification.
* **Action Required:** Ensure accurate implementation of the revised land classifications, manage compensation claims based on the amended notification, and update internal records to reflect the changes.
**District Administration of Samastipur**
* **Impact:** Accountable for implementing the notification changes at the local level and facilitating communication between landowners and the relevant authorities.
* **Action Required:** Implement the new land classifications, communicate the changes to affected landowners, facilitate resolution of any disputes or concerns, and update local land records.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: The law under which the central government is exercising power to amend land use in the notification.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for issuing the notification and implementing the National Highways Act, 1956
Section 3A Notification: The notification being amended regarding land acquisition and its nature, specifically S.O. 68(E) dated 3rd January 2025.
New Delhi: Location where the Corrigendum is issued
Warisnagar: The 'Taluk' or administrative division, which is the location of the land affected by the notification.