## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for NH344G Development in Uttar Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification regarding the acquisition of land in the state of Uttar Pradesh, specifically in the district of Saharanpur, for the development of the six-lane access-controlled greenfield highway of the Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun economic corridor. This policy outlines the intention of the Central Government to acquire land for the project (NH344G, from Km 89.6 to Km 119.79) and provides a schedule detailing the specific land parcels affected. Key findings indicate that both private and government land is targeted, and a process is outlined for landowners to raise objections to the acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview and analysis of a recent government notification concerning land acquisition for the development of a highway project in Uttar Pradesh. This analysis is based solely on the text provided in the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy announcement regarding land acquisition.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire land for the "building Six laning etc., maintenance, management and operation of of NH344G in the stretch of land from Km. 89.6 to Km. 119.79" as part of the Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun economic corridor.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy addresses the need to acquire land for the construction and development of a six-lane access-controlled greenfield highway. The development of such a highway presumably aims to improve transportation infrastructure, facilitate economic activity, and enhance connectivity within the Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun corridor. The mention of "public purpose" implies the government views this infrastructure project as beneficial to the wider community.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The notification establishes the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent to Acquire:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land described in the Schedule for the aforementioned highway project.
* **Land Description:** A detailed schedule lists the specific land parcels targeted for acquisition, including their survey/plot numbers, type of land (private/government, agriculture/river), and area (in square meters and hectares). The schedule indicates the location of the land in the district of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the notification's publication date to object to the land use.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority, specifically the Special Land Acquisition Officer J.O., Saharanpur.
* **Hearing of Objections:** The Competent Authority is obligated to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through legal representation.
* **Finality of Decision:** The decision made by the Competent Authority regarding the objections is final.
* **Availability of Land Plans:** Land plans and related details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Specifically, those owning land within the listed survey/plot numbers in the villages of Bahadarpur Aht, Sakatpur Aht, Sakatpur Must, Khudabakhspur, Hasanpur Lautani, and Ambehta Chand Bhagwanpur Mu.
* **Residents of Saharanpur District, Uttar Pradesh:** Potentially impacted by the construction and development of the highway.
* **The Competent Authority:** Responsible for managing the land acquisition process and addressing objections.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) and the Competent Authority (Special Land Acquisition Officer J.O., Saharanpur) are identified as responsible bodies. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is also likely involved, given the file number designation.
* **Timelines:** A 21-day window is provided for landowners to submit objections.
* **Procedures:** The notification outlines a specific procedure for submitting and addressing objections to the land acquisition.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact:**
The intended outcomes include:
* **Land Acquisition:** Successful acquisition of the land parcels listed in the Schedule.
* **Highway Construction:** Commencement and completion of the six-lane access-controlled greenfield highway project.
* **Improved Connectivity:** Enhanced transportation infrastructure and connectivity within the Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun economic corridor.
* **Economic Development:** Potential stimulation of economic activity in the region due to improved transportation.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification analyzed details the intent to acquire land in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for the development of the NH344G highway project. The policy outlines the affected land parcels, establishes a process for landowners to raise objections, and designates responsible authorities. This land acquisition is a crucial step towards improving infrastructure and connectivity in the region, potentially leading to economic benefits. Landowners will need to be aware of their rights and obligations under this policy.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act,1956: Act under which powers are conferred for land acquisition.
48 of 1956: Reference number of the National Highways Act, 1956.
section 3A: Section of the National Highways Act related to land acquisition powers.
section 3C: Section of the National Highways Act related to objections to land acquisition.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: Government ministry issuing the notification.
Competent Authority Special Land Acquisition Officer J.O., Saharanpur: Designated authority for handling objections related to land acquisition.
NH344G: Designation of the National Highway being developed.
Km. 89.6 to Km. 119.79: Stretch of land for the highway development.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 1865] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रवार, अप्रलै 25, 2025/विै ाख 5, 1947
No. 1865] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025/VAISAKHA 5, 1947
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग ग मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 25 अप्रलै , 2025
का.आ. 1907(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग गअजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसमें इसके
पश्चात् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात् दक उत्तर प्रििे राज्य के सहारनपरु जिले म ेंमें रा.रा.-344िी के दक.मी. 89.6 से दक.मी. 119.79
(दिल्ली- सहारनपुर - िेहरािनू छः लेन एक्सेस कन्द्रोल ग्रीनफील्ड इकोनोजमक कारीडोर का जनमागण) तक के भू-खण्ड के
जनमागण (6-लने का बनाना आदि), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ैजिसका
संजक्षप्त वणगन नीचे अनुसूची में दिया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिनग करने के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई भी व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम में जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के
जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र में इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख से इक्कीस दिन के भीतर अपनी आपजत्त प्रकट
कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अर्ागत ् सक्षम प्राजधकारी/जविेष भूजम अध्याजप्त अजधकारी (सं0स0ं ), सहारनपरु को
जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और उसमें उसके आधार अजधकजर्त दकए िाएगं े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकताग को
व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर िगे ा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तर्ा
ऐसी और िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदि कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आििे द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को
अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर सकेगा ।
2782 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आिेि अंजतम होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अतं गतग आन े वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय में उपलब्ध ह ैं और
उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
अनसु चू ी
उत्तर प्रिेि राज्य के सहारनपरु जिले में म ेंरा.रा.-344िी के दक.मी. 89.6 स ेदक.मी. 119.79 (दिल्ली- सहारनपरु -
िेहरािनू छः लने एक्सेस कन्द्रोल ग्रीनफील्ड इकोनोजमक कारीडोर का जनमाणग ) के जलए अिनग की िाने वाली संरचना रजहत
अर्वा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: उत्तर प्रिेि जिल े का नाम: सहारनपरु
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
सख्ं या (स्ट्र्ानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
1 2 3 4 5 6
तालकु का नाम: रामपरु मजनहारान
गावं का नाम: बहािरपरु अह0
1 35 जनिी कृजष 250 (वग गमीटर) 0.025
2 36 जनिी कृजष 200 (वग गमीटर) 0.02
गावं का नाम: सकतपरु अह0
3 1 जनिी कृजष 144 (वग गमीटर) 0.0144
4 10 जनिी कृजष 271 (वग गमीटर) 0.0271
5 24 जनिी कृजष 14 (वग गमीटर) 0.0014
6 25 जनिी कृजष 790 (वग गमीटर) 0.079
7 28 जनिी कृजष 747 (वग गमीटर) 0.0747
8 29 जनिी कृजष 342 (वग गमीटर) 0.0342
9 30 जनिी कृजष 60 (वग गमीटर) 0.006
10 31 जनिी कृजष 260 (वग गमीटर) 0.026
11 32 जनिी कृजष 73 (वग गमीटर) 0.0073
12 33 जनिी कृजष 12 (वग गमीटर) 0.0012
13 35 जनिी कृजष 518 (वग गमीटर) 0.0518
14 36 जनिी कृजष 417 (वग गमीटर) 0.0417
15 37 जनिी कृजष 210 (वग गमीटर) 0.021
16 38 जनिी कृजष 35 (वग गमीटर) 0.0035
17 39 जनिी कृजष 12 (वग गमीटर) 0.0012
18 4 जनिी कृजष 131 (वग गमीटर) 0.0131[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
19 50 सरकारी निी 321 (वग गमीटर) 0.0321
20 51 जनिी कृजष 61 (वग गमीटर) 0.0061
21 52 जनिी कृजष 1051 (वग गमीटर) 0.1051
22 53 जनिी कृजष 934 (वग गमीटर) 0.0934
23 54 जनिी कृजष 135 (वग गमीटर) 0.0135
24 7 जनिी कृजष 208 (वग गमीटर) 0.0208
गावं का नाम: सकतपरु म0ु
25 154 जनिी कृजष 450 (वग गमीटर) 0.045
गावं का नाम: खिु ाबख्सपरु
26 76 जनिी कृजष 429 (वग गमीटर) 0.0429
27 85 जनिी कृजष 500 (वग गमीटर) 0.05
गावं का नाम: हसनपरु लोटनी
28 221 जनिी कृजष 800 (वग गमीटर) 0.08
गावं का नाम: अम्बहे टाचॉि भगवानपरु म0ु
29 946 जनिी कृजष 150 (वग गमीटर) 0.015
Total 0.9525
[फा. स.ं NHAI/PIU-BPT/2020/1011(3a-GF)/3A]
िेख अमीनखान, जनििे क
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 25th April, 2025
S.O. 1907(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National Highways
Act,1956 (48 of 1956) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government, after being satisfied that for the
public purpose, the land, the brief description of which is given in the Schedule below, is required for building
(Six laning etc.,), maintenance, management and operation of of NH-344G in the stretch of land from Km. 89.6 to Km.
119.79 (Development of six lane access control greenfield highway of Delhi Saharanpur Dehradun economic corridor)
in the district of SAHARANPUR in the state of UTTAR PRADESH, hereby declares its intention to acquire such land.
Any person interested in the said land may, within twenty-one days from the date of publication of this
notification in the Official Gazette, object to the use of such land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-section(1) of
section 3C of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority, namely, Competent Authority / Special Land
Acquisition Officer (J.O.), Saharanpur in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority
shall give the objector an opportunity of being heard, either in person or by a legal practitioner, and may, after hearing
all such objections and after making such further enquiry, if any, as the Competent Authority thinks necessary, by order,
either allow or disallow the objections.
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 3C of the said Act shall be final.
The land plans and other details of the land to be acquired under their notification are available and can be
inspected by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling of NH-344G in the stretch of land from
Km. 89.6 to Km. 119.79 (Development of six lane access control greenfield highway of Delhi Saharanpur Dehradun
economic corridor) in the district of SAHARANPUR in the district of SAHARANPUR in the state of UTTAR
PRADESH
State: UTTAR PRADESH District: SAHARANPUR
Sl. No. Survey/Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Area Area
Land (in Local Unit) (in Hectares)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Taluk: Rampur Maniharan
Village: Bahadarpur Aht.
1 35 Private Agriculture 250 (Square Meter) 0.025
2 36 Private Agriculture 200 (Square Meter) 0.02
Village: Sakatpur Aht.
3 1 Private Agriculture 144 (Square Meter) 0.0144
4 10 Private Agriculture 271 (Square Meter) 0.0271
5 24 Private Agriculture 14 (Square Meter) 0.0014
6 25 Private Agriculture 790 (Square Meter) 0.079
7 28 Private Agriculture 747 (Square Meter) 0.0747
8 29 Private Agriculture 342 (Square Meter) 0.0342
9 30 Private Agriculture 60 (Square Meter) 0.006
10 31 Private Agriculture 260 (Square Meter) 0.026
11 32 Private Agriculture 73 (Square Meter) 0.0073
12 33 Private Agriculture 12 (Square Meter) 0.0012
13 35 Private Agriculture 518 (Square Meter) 0.0518
14 36 Private Agriculture 417 (Square Meter) 0.0417
15 37 Private Agriculture 210 (Square Meter) 0.021
16 38 Private Agriculture 35 (Square Meter) 0.0035
17 39 Private Agriculture 12 (Square Meter) 0.0012
18 4 Private Agriculture 131 (Square Meter) 0.0131
19 50 Government River 321 (Square Meter) 0.0321
20 51 Private Agriculture 61 (Square Meter) 0.0061
21 52 Private Agriculture 1051 (Square Meter) 0.1051
22 53 Private Agriculture 934 (Square Meter) 0.0934
23 54 Private Agriculture 135 (Square Meter) 0.0135
24 7 Private Agriculture 208 (Square Meter) 0.0208
Village: Sakatpur Must.
25 154 Private Agriculture 450 (Square Meter) 0.045[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Village: Khudabakhspur
26 76 Private Agriculture 429 (Square Meter) 0.0429
27 85 Private Agriculture 500 (Square Meter) 0.05
Village: Hasanpur Lautani
28 221 Private Agriculture 800 (Square Meter) 0.08
Village: Ambehta Chand Bhagwanpur Mu.
29 946 Private Agriculture 150 (Square Meter) 0.015
Total 0.9525
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-BPT/2020/1011(3a-GF)/3A]
SHAIKH AMINKHAN, Director
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