Publication of corrigendum under Section 3a NHAI

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum to Notifications Regarding Land Acquisition for NH163G in Andhra Pradesh **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum to existing notifications (S.O. 2247 E dated 28.06.2019 and S.O.NO.781E dated 17.02.2022) concerning land acquisition for the National Highway 163G (NH163G) project in Andhra Pradesh. The amendment, published on June 1, 2022, modifies the designated Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) and the district name referenced in the original notifications, reflecting the recent formation of new districts in Andhra Pradesh. The key change involves substituting the "Joint Collector, Krishna" with "Joint Collector, NTR" and "KRISHNA" district with "NTR" district for specific mandals along the Khammam to Vijayawada Green Field alignment of NH163G. This ensures accurate administrative representation and continued progress in the land acquisition process. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a detailed analysis of the corrigendum published in the Gazette of India on June 1, 2022, concerning the National Highway 163G project in Andhra Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and focuses on the changes introduced by the amendment. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment to:** S. O. 2247 E dated 28.06.2019 and S.O.NO.781E dated 17.02.2022 concerning land acquisition for NH163G. * **Core Objective(s) (inferred):** To ensure the correct administrative designation of the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition and relevant district name are reflected in the existing notifications, aligning with the restructured district boundaries of Andhra Pradesh. The underlying objective of the original notifications is assumed to be the acquisition of land for the construction of NH163G. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment is driven by the formation of new districts in Andhra Pradesh. This restructuring necessitates changes to existing administrative designations and geographical references within government notifications. The previous notifications referenced the "Krishna" district and "Joint Collector, Krishna" as the CALA. With the formation of the new "NTR" district, the amendment updates these references to reflect the current administrative reality. Without this change, the original notifications would become administratively inaccurate, potentially creating confusion and delays in the land acquisition process. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This document is a corrigendum, making specific changes to existing notifications. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The "Schedule" of the Notifications, specifically column 2 (CALA) and column 5 (District) of Sl. No. 2 is being amended. * **New Rule/Provision:** * The CALA is changed from "Joint Collector, Krishna" to "Joint Collector, NTR". * The district name is changed from "KRISHNA" to "NTR" for the mandals: Gampalagudem, G.Konduru, and VijayawadaRural. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The change ensures that the legally designated authority responsible for land acquisition and the correct district name for the listed mandals are accurately reflected in official documentation. This is crucial for the proper execution of land acquisition proceedings for the NH163G project within the newly formed NTR district. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the primary stakeholders directly affected by these changes include: * **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):** As the implementing agency for the NH163G project, NHAI needs to operate with accurate administrative information. * **Joint Collector, NTR:** As the newly designated CALA, they will be responsible for overseeing the land acquisition process in the specified mandals. * **Landowners in Gampalagudem, G.Konduru, and VijayawadaRural mandals within the NTR district:** These landowners will be directly involved in the land acquisition process and need to be aware of the correct authority and district. * **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:** Responsible for overseeing the National Highway development projects **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible body, issuing the corrigendum. The Joint Collector, NTR, will be responsible for implementing the land acquisition process in the designated mandals. NHAI will be working with the Joint Collector, NTR. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (June 1, 2022). The implementation involves updating all relevant records and communication channels to reflect the change in CALA and district name. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is: * **Streamlined Land Acquisition:** By ensuring accurate administrative designations, the amendment will facilitate a smoother and more efficient land acquisition process within the newly formed NTR district. * **Reduced Administrative Errors:** Correcting the district name and CALA will minimize potential confusion and administrative errors in communication, documentation, and legal proceedings related to land acquisition. * **Project Continuity:** This adjustment enables the NH163G project to proceed without disruption due to outdated administrative information. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigendum to the notifications regarding land acquisition for NH163G is a necessary administrative adjustment to reflect the formation of new districts in Andhra Pradesh. By updating the designated CALA and district name, the amendment ensures the accuracy and efficiency of the land acquisition process, facilitating the continued progress of the NH163G project. This seemingly minor change is significant for maintaining the legal and administrative integrity of the land acquisition process, directly impacting landowners and stakeholders involved in the project.

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