## Report on Amendment to National Highway Land Acquisition Notification
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a corrigendum (amendment) to a Government of India notification regarding land acquisition for the 4-laning of the Najibabad Bypass of NH 119 in Uttar Pradesh. The core purpose of this amendment is to correct errors in the original notification concerning the notification's reference number and the names of the newspapers in which the initial announcement was published. The key finding is that the amendment ensures the accuracy and legal validity of the land acquisition process by rectifying these discrepancies.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of a specific amendment to a notification concerning land acquisition for highway development in Uttar Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the corrigendum published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This document is an *amendment* to the original notification S.O. 1901E, published under subsection 1 of section 3A of the National Highway Act, 1956 (48 of 1956).
* The core objective of the *original* policy (inferred from the text) is to acquire land for the 4-laning of the Najibabad Bypass of NH 119 from Km. 105.423 to Km. 118.373, excluding 2.45 Km. of NH 74 bypass in Uttar Pradesh.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The likely reason for this specific amendment is to correct factual errors present in the original notification. The provided text identifies inaccuracies in the reference to the original notification number and the newspapers where the initial announcement of the land acquisition was published. Correcting these errors is crucial for maintaining the integrity and legal defensibility of the land acquisition process.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section details the specific changes introduced by the amendment:
* **Change 1:** The notification published with S.O. 2704 E, under section 3D of the NH Act, 1956 at line 2 is corrected **to be read as**: S.O.1901 E Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II
* **Original Policy Part Changed:** Incorrectly cited the original notification number under section 3D.
* **New Rule/Provision:** Specifies the correct original notification number: S.O.1901 E.
* **Difference/Effect:** Corrects a critical reference to the original notification, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing potential legal challenges based on incorrect information.
* **Change 2:** At line 7 8 the newspapers, And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in Dainik Jagran and Hindustan Times both dated 24.05.2021; under subsection 3 of section 3A of the said Act are corrected **to be read as**: And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in The Times of India and Hindustan both dated 24.05.2021; under subsection 3 of section 3A of the said Act
* **Original Policy Part Changed:** Incorrectly cited the names of the newspapers that published the notification.
* **New Rule/Provision:** Specifies the correct newspapers: "The Times of India and Hindustan."
* **Difference/Effect:** Rectifies the record of publication, ensuring accurate documentation of the public announcement of the land acquisition.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders include:
* Landowners along the Najibabad Bypass of NH 119, who are subject to land acquisition.
* The Central Government and its agencies involved in highway development and land acquisition.
* The State Government of Uttar Pradesh.
* Newspapers, "The Times of India and Hindustan" that were the valid publishers of the notice
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment is effective upon publication in the Official Gazette (August 11th, 2021). The corrected information will likely be used in all subsequent land acquisition procedures and documentation.
* **Implementation Aspects Specific to Changes:** The primary implementation aspect is updating all relevant records and documentation to reflect the corrected notification number and newspaper publications.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is to:
* Ensure the legal validity and enforceability of the land acquisition process.
* Prevent potential legal challenges based on inaccurate information in the original notification.
* Maintain transparency and accountability in the land acquisition process.
* Facilitate the smooth implementation of the 4-laning project.
**9. Conclusion:**
This report has analyzed a corrigendum amending a notification related to land acquisition for highway development in Uttar Pradesh. The amendment corrects crucial factual errors regarding the original notification number and newspaper publications. These corrections are essential for maintaining the integrity and legality of the land acquisition process and ensuring the successful implementation of the highway project. The amendment underscores the importance of accurate documentation and adherence to due process in government actions affecting private property rights.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the development and maintenance of the national highways.
New Delhi: The location of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
National Highway Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament related to national highways. Referenced as 'the said Act' in the document.
Central Government: The government of India.
Najibabad Bypass: A bypass around Najibabad, likely part of a national highway, specifically NH 119. The notification pertains to 4-laning this bypass.
NH 119: A national highway in India.
NH 74: A national highway in India.
UTTAR PRADESH: A state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
The Times of India: A newspaper in which the substance of the notification was published.
Hindustan: A newspaper in which the substance of the notification was published.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director at Dte. of Printing
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ऄसाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2990] नइ ददल्ली, बुधवार, ऄगस्ट्त 11, 2021/श्रावण 20, 1943
No. 2990] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2021/SRAVANA 20, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और राजमाग गमत्रं ालय
िजु िपत्र
नइ ददल्ली, 11 ऄगस्ट् त, 2021
का.अ. 3221(ऄ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े राष्ट्रीय राजमागग ऄजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) ( जजसे आसम ें आसके
पश्चात ् ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन जारी की गइ भारत सरकार के सड़क
पररवहन और राजमागग मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या का.अ.1901 (ऄ) , जो भारत के राजपत्र, ऄसाधारण, भाग II,
खण्ड 3, ईपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गइ थी, द्वारा ईत्तर प्रदेि राज्य के जबजनौर जजले म ें राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या 119
नजीबाबाद बाइपास के दकमी 105.423 स े दकमी 118.373 (राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 74 बाइपास के 2.45 दकमी
छोड़कर) चार लेन चौड़ीकरण के राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग के जनमागण (चौड़ा करने / चार लेन का बनाने, अदद), ऄनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन
और प्रचालन के जलए ईस ऄजधसूचना स े ईपाबि ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का ऄजगन करन े के ऄपन े अिय की घोषणा की
थी ;
और ईक्त ऄजधसूचना का सार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (3) के ऄधीन तारीख "24.05.2021 को
"द टाआम्स ऑफ आंजडया" और "हहदस्ट्ु तान" दोनों म ें प्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
और अक्षेप प्राप्त हुए थ े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने ईन पर जवचार कर जलया ह ै और अक्षेपों को ऄननुज्ञात कर ददया
ह ै;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की ईपधारा (1) के ऄनुसरण म,ें केन्द्रीय सरकार को ऄपनी
ररपोट गदे दी ह ै;
4443 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ऄतः ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, सक्षम प्राजधकारी की ईक्त ररपोट ग प्राप्त हो जान े पर और ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ
की ईपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक ईक्त ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोजन के जलए ऄजगन दकया जाना चाजहए ;
और ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की ईपधारा (2) के ऄनुसरण म ें यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक
आस ऄजधसूचना के राजपत्र में प्रकािन पर, ईक्त ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों स े मुक्त होकर अत्यजन्द्तक रूप
स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत हो जाएगी ।
ऄनसु चू ी
ईत्तर प्रदेि राज्य म ेंराष्ट्रीय राजमाग गसख्ं या 119 नजीबाबाद बाइपास के दकमी 105.423 स ेदकमी 118.373
( राष्ट्रीय राजमाग गसख्ं या 74 बाइपास के 2.45 दकमी छोड़कर) चार लने चौड़ीकरण के जनमाणग के जलए ऄजनग की जान े
वाली सरं चना सजहत ऄथवा संरचना रजहत जववरण।
भारत के राजपत्र, का.अ. 2704 (ऄ) म,ें राष्ट्रीय राजमागग ऄजधजनयम, 1956 की धारा 3 डी , में ऄनुसरण जनम्न के स्ट्थान
पर :- ऄजधसूचना संख्या का.अ. , जो भारत के राजपत्र, ऄसाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, ईपखंड (ii) में प्रकाजित की गइ थी,
यह पढ़ा जाय े :- ऄजधसूचना सख्ं या का.अ.1901 (ऄ) , जो भारत के राजपत्र, ऄसाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, ईपखंड (ii) में
प्रकाजित की गइ थी, एवम जनम्न के स्ट्थान पर :- और ईक्त ऄजधसूचना का सार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3क की ईपधारा
(3) के ऄधीन तारीख 24.05.2021 को दैजनकजागरण और हहदस्ट्ु तानटाआम्स दोनों म ें प्रकाजित दकया गया था ; यह पढ़ा
जाये :- ईक्त ऄजधसूचना का सार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (3) के ऄधीन तारीख 24.05.2021 को द
टाआम्स ऑफ आंजडया और हहदस्ट्ु तान दोनों म ेंप्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
[फा. स.ं 55011/3D Corr]
राजेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
CORRIGENDUM
New Delhi, the 11th August, 2021
S.O. 3221(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, , S.O. 1901(E) published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii)
issued under sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National Highway Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) (hereinafter referred to as
the said Act), the Central Government declared its intension to acquire the land specified in the Schedule annexed to
the said notification for for 4 - laning of Najibabad Bypass of NH - 119 from Km. 105.423 to Km. 118.373(excluding
2.45 Km. of NH - 74 bypass) in the State of UTTAR PRADESH.
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “The Times of India” and
“Hindustan” both dated 24.05.2021; under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said Act;
And whereas objections have been received and the same have been considered and disallowed by the
competent Authority;
And whereas, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 3D of the said Act, the competent authority has
submitted its report to the Central Government;
Now, therefore, upon receipt of the said report of the competent authority and in exercise of the powers
conferred by the sub-section (1) of section 3D of the said Act, the Central Government hereby declares that the land
specified in the said Schedule should be acquired for the aforesaid purpose;
And further, in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3D of the said Act, the Central Government hereby
declares that on publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the said Schedule shall
vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
SCHEDULE[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
Brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, falling within 4 - laning of Najibabad
Bypass of NH - 119 from Km. 105.423 to Km. 118.373 (excluding 2.45 Km. of NH - 74 bypass) in the
State of UTTAR PRADESH.
Notification published with S.O. 2704 (E), under section 3D of the NH Act, 1956 at line 2 to be read as :-
“S.O.1901 (E) Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,” Instead of:- “Published in the Gazette of
India, Extraordinary , Part II, “ Also, At line 7 & 8 to be read as :- And whereas the substance of the said notification
has been published in “The Times of India” and “Hindustan” both dated 24.05.2021; under sub-section (3) of section
3A of the said Act;” Instead of :- And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Dainik
Jagran” and “Hindustan Times” both dated 24.05.2021; under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said Act”
Notification published with S.O. 2704 (E), under section 3D of the NH Act, 1956 at line 2 to be read as :- “S.O.1901
(E) Published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,” Instead of:- “Published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary , Part II, “ Also, At line 7 & 8 to be read as :- And whereas the substance of the said notification has
been published in “The Times of India” and “Hindustan” both dated 24.05.2021; under sub-section (3) of section 3A
of the said Act;” Instead of :- And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Dainik
Jagran” and “Hindustan Times” both dated 24.05.2021; under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said Act”
[F. No. 55011/3D Corr]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.