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**Report: Analysis of Notification Regarding Land Acquisition for Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway Project in Jharkhand**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 716 E) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on February 16, 2022, concerning land acquisition in Jharkhand for the Development of 4/6 lane Green Field access control expressway from Varanasi to Kolkata under Bharatmala Pariyojana PhaseII lot9 package3 Under PIU Dhanbad. The notification authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities for land acquisition within defined stretches in specified districts, taluks, and villages of Jharkhand. The key finding is the detailed specification of land stretches and responsible authorities for acquiring land for this highway project.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway project, based solely on the text provided. This analysis aims to clarify the notification's objectives, provisions, and implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification relates to the National Highways Act, 1956.
* Core Objective: The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the acquisition of land necessary for the development of a 4/6 lane Green Field access control expressway from Varanasi to Kolkata. This includes specifying which officers have authority for land acquisition within the defined areas.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a new policy for the specific task, this notification addresses the need to acquire land for the construction of the Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway. The underlying problem is the requirement to obtain land parcels from various owners to create a continuous right-of-way for the highway. Without designated authorities and a clear process, land acquisition can become a bottleneck, delaying the project.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy/announcement focused on a specific project, not an amendment. The key provisions established by this notification are:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:** The Central Government authorizes specific officers (mentioned in column 2 of the Schedule) to perform the functions of competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Specific Land Stretches Defined:** The notification specifies the exact stretches of land (column 3 of the Schedule) that are subject to acquisition. These stretches are defined by their location within specific districts (column 5), taluks/mandals (column 6), and villages (column 7) in Jharkhand. Specifically, stretches fall under PIU Dhanbad Km. 307700 to KM. 377500 and Km. 398000 to Km. 400500.
* **Project Definition:** The notification clearly defines the project as the "Development of 4/6 lane Green Field access control expressway from Varanasi to Kolkata from Varanasi Ring Road Km 00.000 near Barhuli village to Km 610.417 NH16, near Uluberia, Howrah District, West Bengal in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Jharkhand and West Bengal under Bharatmala Pariyojana PhaseII lot9 package3 Under PIU Dhanbad Km. 307700 to KM. 377500 and Km. 398000 to Km. 400500, building widening fourlaning, etc., maintenance, management and operation in the State of JHARKHAND."
* **Geographic Scope:** The notification explicitly limits its scope to land acquisition in the State of JHARKHAND related to the specified project.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land within the specified stretches in the districts of Bokaro and Ramgarh, Jharkhand.
* **Competent Authorities:** The officers authorized to perform land acquisition functions.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:** The government body responsible for the project.
* **Construction Companies:** Businesses involved in the construction of the Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway.
* **Residents of the Affected Areas:** Communities residing near the expressway route who may be impacted by the construction.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the ultimate responsible agency. The "competent authorities" specified in the schedule are directly responsible for executing the land acquisition process.
* **Procedure:** The notification implies a procedure governed by the National Highways Act, 1956. The authorized officers are expected to follow the Act's provisions for land acquisition, including valuation, compensation, and dispute resolution. No specific timelines are mentioned in the provided text, but it can be inferred that the land acquisition is time-sensitive to ensure project completion. The mention of "PIU Dhanbad" suggests a Project Implementation Unit is involved.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes of this notification include:
* **Expedited Land Acquisition:** By clearly designating authorities, the land acquisition process is expected to be more efficient and streamlined.
* **Reduced Project Delays:** Faster land acquisition will likely contribute to reduced delays in the construction of the Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway.
* **Economic Development:** The construction of the expressway is expected to improve connectivity and stimulate economic activity in the region.
* **Legal Clarity:** Landowners are notified that the government is acquiring land for this purpose.
* **Fair Compensation:** Presuming that the NH Act, 1956 is adhered to, the landowners are entitled to fair compensation for their land and assets.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 716 E issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on February 16, 2022, is a crucial step in facilitating land acquisition for the Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway project in Jharkhand. By authorizing specific officers and defining the land stretches to be acquired, the notification aims to streamline the land acquisition process and minimize project delays. This notification is significant as it establishes the legal and administrative framework for acquiring land needed for this nationally important infrastructure project.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the gazette notification.
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956 by the government.
Central Government: The governing authority responsible for authorizing officers under the National Highways Act.
Official Gazette: The official publication where the notification is to be published.
Varanasi: Starting point of the expressway, city in Uttar Pradesh.
Kolkata: Ending point of the expressway, city in West Bengal.
Varanasi Ring Road: Starting point of the expressway at Km 00.000.
Uluberia, Howrah District, West Bengal: Near the ending point of the expressway, located at Km 610.417 NH16.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India through which the expressway passes.
Bihar: A state in India through which the expressway passes.
Jharkhand: A state in India through which the expressway passes.
West Bengal: A state in India through which the expressway passes.
Bharatmala Pariyojana PhaseII lot9 package3: A highway development program under which the expressway project falls.
PIU Dhanbad: Project Implementation Unit responsible for a section of the expressway.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for the notification.
Green Field access control expressway from Varanasi to Kolkata: The project for which land acquisition is being carried out.
District Bokaro, Jharkhand: District and State in India where land acquisition is taking place.
District Ramgarh, Jharkhand: District and State in India where land acquisition is taking place.
Barhuli village: Village near the starting point of the expressway.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 696] नई दिल्ली, बधु वार, फरवरी 16, 2022/माघ 27, 1943
No. 696] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022/MAGHA 27, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 16 फरवरी, 2022
का.आ. 716 (अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की धारा 3 के खडं (क)
द्धारा प्रित िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, का प्रयोग म ें केंरीय सरकार इस प्रकार संलग्न अनुसचू ी के कॉलम (२) म ें उल्लेजखत
अजधकारीयों को अजधकृत करती ह ै । आजधकाररक रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े प्रभावी अजधजनयम
के तहत इस तरह के प्राजधकारी के कायों को करने के जलए सक्षम प्राजधकारी के रूप म ें स्ट्तम्भ (3) की प्रजवजि म ें जनर्ििग
भू-खण्ड के संबंध म ें झारखण्ड राज्य म ें भारतमाला पररयोिना चरण- II (लॉट-9 पैकेि-3) के तहत वाराणसी स े कोलकाता
तक 4/6 लने (ग्रीन फील्ड) एक्सेस कंरोल एक्सप्रेसवे का जनमागण वाराणसी ररंग रोड दकमी. 0+000 (बरहुली गांव के पास)
से दकमी. 610+417 एनएच-16 (उलुबेररया गांव के पास), हावड़ा जिला, पजिम बगं ाल राज्य तक। (उत्तर प्रििे , जबहार,
झारखंड और पजिम बगं ाल राज्य) पीआईय ू धनबाि के अतं गतग दकमी. 307+000 स े दकमी. 377+500 तक और दकमी.
398+000 स े दकमी. 400+500 तक के जनमाणग (चौड़ी करण/चार लेन बनान,े बाईपास आदि), अनुरक्षण, प्रबंध और
प्रचालन के जलए नीच े िी गयी अनुसूची के स्ट्तम्भ (5), (6) और (7) म ें क्रमिः उजल्लजखत जिलों, तालुकों, और गांवों के जलए
सक्षम प्राजधकारी को जनयुि करती ह।ै
1125 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अनसु चू ी
भारतमाला पररयोिना चरण- II (लॉट-9 पैकेि-3) के तहत वाराणसी स े कोलकाता तक 4/6 लेन (ग्रीन फील्ड)
एक्सेस कंरोल एक्सप्रेसवे (उत्तर प्रिेि, जबहार, झारखंड और पजिम बंगाल राज्य म)ें पीआईय ूधनबाि के अंतगगत दकमी.
307+000 स े दकमी. 377+500 तक और दकमी. 398+000 स े दकमी. 400+500 तक का जनमागण के संबंध म ें भूजम का
अजधग्रहण ।
क्रजमक सक्षम भूजम का राज्य जिल ेका तालकु का नाम गावं का नाम
सख्ं या प्राजधकारी जववरण नाम
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 मेरूिारू(10)
2 काटमकुल्ही (11)
3 कोह (12)
मुंगासरला उफग बुढ़नगोड़ा
4
(14)
5 लेपो (15)
पेटरवार
6 चरगी (16)
7 एटके (18)
8 नावाडीह (19)
राष्ट्रीय
रािमागग संख्या 9 अरारी(20)
जिला भू- Greenfield
10 बुण्डू (21)
1
अिगन Highway के
झारखंड बोकारो
पिाजधकारी,
दक.मी. 1 कमलापुर (76)
बोकारो
345.36 से
2 मंिुरा (98)
377.5 तक
3 िामकुिर (99)
4 बजगयारी (100)
5 नावाडीह (101)
कसमार 6 टंगटोना (102)
7 िरु गापरु (108)
8 मुंगो (109)
9 रांगामाटी (110)
10 कुरको (111)
11 मधुकरपुर (113)[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
12 बरईखुि ग(114)
13 करकटाखुि ग (120)
14 बरईकलां (121)
15 चैनपुर (122)
16 करकटाकलां (123)
1 गण्डके (94)
2 गोपालपरु (156)
3 सुन्द्िरो (157)
4 बेलडीह (158)
िरीडीह
5 हररडीह हरिी (159)
6 सरायजवन्द्धा (160)
7 आड़ासाड़म (163)
8 अरािू (164)
1 गरगाली (56)
2 िोबला (130)
3 बुमरी (131)
4 बडका चुम्बा (132)
5 मंझीला चुम्बा (133)
राष्ट्रीय 6 छोटका चुम्बा (134)
रािमागग संख्या
जिला भू- 7 दिगवार (152)
Greenfield
अिगन
2 झारखंड रामगढ माण्डू 8 नावाडीह (167)
Highway के
पिाजधकारी,
रामगढ़ दक.मी. 307.7 9 सोनडीहा (174)
से 325.65 तक
10 हरवे (175)
11 करमा (176)
12 छोटकी डुन्द्ड़ी (179)
13 सण्डी उफग जतलैया (143)
14 बोंगाबार (153)
15 कुिू (154)4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
1 जतरला (43)
2 होन्द्ह ें (44)
3 कण्डेर (45)
4 बारीडारी (46)
राष्ट्रीय
रािमागग संख्या
5 महुआटॉड़ (48)
जिला भू- Greenfield
6 हरिगढ़ा (49)
अिगन Highway के
3 झारखंड बोकारो गोजमया
प्राजधकारी, दक.मी. 7 िरहाबेड़ा (50)
बोकारो
325.65 से 8 गोपो (54)
339.65 तक
9 पालु (55)
10 छोटकीपुन्नु (56)
11 बड़कीपुन्नु (57)
12 रटकाहारा (137)
राष्ट्रीय
रािमागग संख्या
जिला भू-
Greenfield 1 आराकुड़ी (155)
अिगन
4 झारखंड बोकारो चंिनदकयारी
Highway के
प्राजधकारी, 2 सररसाकुड़ी (156)
बोकारो दक.मी. 398 से
400.5 तक
1 हसे ापोड़ा (1)
राष्ट्रीय
रािमागग संख्या
2 गंधौजनयां (2)
जिला भू- Greenfield
3 जलजपया (3)
अिगन Highway के
5 झारखंड रामगढ गोला
पिाजधकारी, दक.मी. 4 रकुवा (4)
रामगढ़
339.65 से 5 भुईयांसंगातु (66)
345.36 तक
6 रकुवािारा
[फा. सं. 11015/5/PD/DHN/3a]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th February, 2022
S.O. 716 (E).—In exercise of powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways
Act, 1956(48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby authorizes the officers mentioned in column (2) of
the Schedule annexed here to as the competent authorities to perform the functions of such authorities
under the said Act with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, in
respect of the stretch of land specified in the corresponding entry in column (3) of the said Schedule
relating to alignment in district, taluk, and villages mentioned in column (5), (6) and (7) respectively of the
said Schedule for Development of 4/6 lane (Green Field) access control expressway from Varanasi to
Kolkata from Varanasi Ring Road Km 00.000 (near Barhuli village) to Km 610.417 NH-16, near Uluberia,
Howrah District, West Bengal in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Jharkhand and West Bengal under
Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-II (lot-9 package-3) Under PIU Dhanbad Km. 307+700 to KM. 377+500 and
Km. 398+000 to Km. 400+500, building (widening / four-laning, etc.), maintenance, management and
operation in the State of JHARKHAND.
SCHEDULE
Land acquisition for Development of 4/6 lane (Green Field) access control expressway from
Varanasi to Kolkata in the state of Uttar Pradesh ,Bihar Jharkhand and West Bengal under Bharatmala
Pariyojana Phase-II (lot-9 package-3) Under PIU Dhanbad Km 307+700 to KM. 377+500 and
Km. 398+000 to Km. 400+500 in the State of JHARKHAND.
Sl. CALA Stretch State District Taluk/Mandal Name of the Village
No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Merudaru (10)
2 Katamkulhi (11)
3 Koh (12)
Munga Sarla Alias
4
Budhangoda (14)
Peterwar 5 Lepo (15)
6 Chargi (16)
7 Etke (18)
8 Nawadih (19)
District
Land 345.36KM. 9 Arari (20)
1 Acquisition To JHARKHAND BOKARO
10 Bundu (21)
Officer, 377.5KM.
Bokaro
1 Kamlapur (76)
2 Manjura (98)
3 Jamkudar (99)
4 Bagiari (100)
Kasmar 5 Nawadih (101)
6 Tangtona (102)
7 Durgapur (108)
8 Mungo (109)
9 Rangamati (110)6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
10 Kurko (111)
11 Madhukarpur (113)
12 Baraikhurd (114)
13 Karkatakhurd (120)
14 Baraikalan (121)
15 Chainpur (122)
16 Karkatakalan (123)
1 Garke (94)
2 Gopalpur (156)
3 Sundro (157)
4 Beldih (158)
Jaridih
5 Haridih Hardi (159)
6 Saraibinda (160)
7 Arasaram (163)
8 Araju (164)
1 Gargali (56)
2 Jobla (130)
3 Bumri (131)
Barka Chumba
4
(132)
Manjhila Chumba
5
(133)
Chotka Chumba
District 6
(134)
Land 307.7KM.
7 Digwar (152)
2 Acquisition To JHARKHAND RAMGARH Mandu
Officer, 325.65KM. 8 Nawadih (167)
Ramgarh
9 Sondiha (174)
10 Harwe (175)
11 Karma (176)
12 Chotkidundi (179)
Sandi Alias Tilaiya
13
(143)
14 Bongabar (153)
15 Kuju (154)
District 1 Tirla (43)
Land 325.65KM.
2 Honhe (44)
3 Acquisition To JHARKHAND BOKARO Gomia
3 Kander (45)
Officer, 339.65KM.
Bokaro 4 Baridari (46)[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
5 Mahuatand (48)
6 Haradgadha (49)
7 Darhabeda (50)
8 Gopo (54)
9 Palu (55)
10 Chotki Punnu (56)
11 Badki Punnu (57)
12 Tikahara (137)
District
Land 398KM.
1 Aadrakuri (155)
4 Acquisition To JHARKHAND BOKARO Chandankiyari
2 Sarisakuri (156)
Officer, 400.5KM.
Bokaro
1 Hesapora (1)
District 2 Gandhaunia (2)
Land 339.65KM.
3 Lipia (3)
5 Acquisition To JHARKHAND RAMGARH Gola
4 Rakua (4)
Officer, 345.36KM.
Ramgarh 5 Bhuiyansangatu (66)
6 Rakuajara
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RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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