Publication of corrigendum under Section 3a NHAI

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum to Notification S.O. 1379(E) regarding National Highways Act, 1956 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding a previous notification S.O. 1379(E) dated March 26, 2021, related to the National Highways Act, 1956. The corrigendum modifies the designated authority for land acquisition matters in Nuzvid, changing the entry from "Sub Collector, Nuzvid" to "Revenue Divisional OfficerSubCollectorAssistant Collector, Nuzvid". This amendment likely aims to broaden the scope of authorized officers capable of handling land acquisition matters, potentially streamlining the process. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a corrigendum to notification S.O. 1379(E), concerning the National Highways Act, 1956, based solely on the provided text. This analysis will outline the specific changes introduced by the corrigendum and infer its potential impact. **3. Policy Overview:** * This report analyzes a *corrigendum* to the original notification S.O. 1379(E) dated March 26, 2021. * The core objective of the original policy, based on the title, is to deal with the National Highways Act, 1956. Based on the corrigendum, it relates to powers conferred by clause (a) of Section 3 of the act. **4. Background and Rationale:** This report focuses on the *amendment*. The likely reason for this specific amendment is to rectify or clarify the designation of the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) in Nuzvid. The original notification may have specified an authority whose responsibilities needed to be more clearly defined, or to allow for a broader range of officers to fulfill the role. By substituting "Sub Collector, Nuzvid" with "Revenue Divisional OfficerSubCollectorAssistant Collector, Nuzvid," the amendment potentially aims to address any ambiguity or limitations in the original designation and ensure a smoother land acquisition process by including a wider range of authorized officers. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the changes introduced by the amendment. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The schedule to the original notification, specifically against serial number 2, under column 2, is being amended. * **New Rule/Provision:** The entry "Sub Collector, Nuzvid" is replaced with "Revenue Divisional OfficerSubCollectorAssistant Collector, Nuzvid". * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The change expands the scope of designated authorities authorized to act as the CALA in Nuzvid. Instead of being limited to the "Sub Collector, Nuzvid," the designated authority now includes the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sub-Collector, and Assistant Collector, Nuzvid. This provides more flexibility in assigning responsibility and potentially speeds up the land acquisition process by ensuring there is always a qualified officer available. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment are: * The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sub-Collector, and Assistant Collector, Nuzvid, who are now explicitly included as designated authorities. * Individuals and entities involved in land acquisition processes related to national highway projects in the Nuzvid region. This includes landowners, developers, and other parties involved in the projects. * The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as the implementing agency for national highway projects. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible ministry. The NHAI is likely the implementing agency. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sub-Collector, and Assistant Collector, Nuzvid are now all responsible. * **Timelines or procedures:** The text itself contains no information on any timelines or procedures for the change. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this specific change is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the land acquisition process for national highway projects in the Nuzvid region. By broadening the scope of designated authorities, the amendment aims to: * Reduce potential bottlenecks in the land acquisition process. * Provide flexibility in assigning responsibility for land acquisition matters. * Ensure that a qualified officer is always available to handle land acquisition tasks. * Facilitate smoother and faster implementation of national highway projects. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigendum to notification S.O. 1379(E) represents a minor but potentially significant adjustment to the designation of the CALA in Nuzvid for national highway projects. The amendment, by expanding the scope of authorized officers, is likely intended to streamline the land acquisition process and ensure more efficient project implementation. This change is important for all stakeholders involved in national highway development in the region.

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