## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway Development (NH2, Aurangabad, Bihar)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the intention to acquire land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 2 (NH2) in Aurangabad district, Bihar. The core purpose is to facilitate infrastructure development. The analysis identifies affected parties, outlines the land acquisition process, and infers the expected outcome of improved highway infrastructure.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for National Highway 2 (NH2) development in the Aurangabad district of Bihar, India. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This appears to be a *new policy action* rather than an amendment to an existing one, as it details an initial intention to acquire land.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to acquire land for the building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder, four-laning, six-laning, etc.), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 2 (NH2).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
Since this is a new policy action regarding land acquisition, the likely problem the policy addresses is the need for infrastructure improvements to NH2. This suggests existing infrastructure is inadequate for current traffic demands or future development goals, necessitating land acquisition for expansion and upgrades.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land for NH2 development in the Aurangabad district of Bihar, specifically in the stretch from Km 786 to Km 978.4.
* It provides a schedule detailing the land to be acquired, including survey plot numbers, type of land (Government/Private; Residential/Agriculture/Bandh), and area in hectares.
* It establishes a 21-day period from the date of publication in the Official Gazette for individuals interested in the land to object to its use.
* It designates the Dupty Collector Land Reforms, Aurangabad, as the Competent Authority to receive and adjudicate objections.
* It outlines the process for objecting, including the requirement for written objections stating the grounds thereof, an opportunity for the objector to be heard, and the Competent Authority's power to allow or disallow objections, with their order being final.
* The notification indicates that land plans and other details of the land to be acquired are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* Landowners (private and government) in the Aurangabad district of Bihar affected by the proposed land acquisition. This includes residents and agricultural landholders.
* Residents and businesses in the area who may be affected by the highway construction and related activities.
* The Competent Authority (Dupty Collector Land Reforms, Aurangabad), responsible for managing the land acquisition process.
* Construction companies and related industries involved in highway development and maintenance.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Central Government), Dupty Collector Land Reforms, Aurangabad (Competent Authority).
* **Timelines:** 21 days from the date of publication of the notification for lodging objections. No other timelines are explicitly stated.
* **Procedures:** Landowners have the right to object to the acquisition within 21 days. Objections must be in writing, stating the grounds. The Competent Authority will hear the objector and conduct further inquiry if necessary before making a final order. Land plans are available for inspection.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes are:
* Acquisition of land for the expansion and improvement of NH2.
* Improved highway infrastructure, potentially leading to reduced travel times, enhanced safety, and increased connectivity.
* Economic benefits associated with improved transportation infrastructure.
* Potential displacement and economic disruption for landowners affected by the land acquisition.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification signals a significant infrastructure development initiative for NH2 in Aurangabad, Bihar. The acquisition of land, as detailed in the notification, is a crucial step towards achieving these goals. Stakeholders, particularly landowners, should be aware of their rights and the procedures outlined in the notification. Successful implementation will hinge on a fair and transparent land acquisition process, and effective management of objections.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A legal act referred to in the notification, specifically subsection 1 of section 3A and section 3C, which grants powers related to land acquisition for national highway projects.
NH2: A national highway, specifically the stretch of land from Km 786 to Km 978.4, which is the subject of land acquisition for building, widening (two lane with paved shoulder, four laning, six laning etc.), maintenance, management, and operation.
Aurangabad, Bihar: A district in the state of Bihar where land is being acquired for the NH2 project.
Competent Authority: Dupty Collector Land Reforms, Aurangabad, is the authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Barun: Taluk within the Aurangabad district, Bihar, which is mentioned in the schedule regarding land acquisition for NH2.
Bhupatpur: Village within the Aurangabad district, Bihar, which is mentioned in the schedule regarding land acquisition for NH2.
Chandauli: Village within the Aurangabad district, Bihar, which is mentioned in the schedule regarding land acquisition for NH2.
Jankop: Village within the Aurangabad district, Bihar, which is mentioned in the schedule regarding land acquisition for NH2.
Khemda: Village within the Aurangabad district, Bihar, which is mentioned in the schedule regarding land acquisition for NH2.
Pirtampur: Village within the Aurangabad district, Bihar, which is mentioned in the schedule regarding land acquisition for NH2.
Sinduriya: Village within the Aurangabad district, Bihar, which is mentioned in the schedule regarding land acquisition for NH2.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director, as indicated in the document.
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स.ं 1995] नई ददल्ली, िहृ स्ट्प जतवार, िनू 3, 2021/ज्य ष्े ठ 13, 1943
No. 1995] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2021/JYAISTHA 13, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 3 िून, 2021
का.आ. 2152(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात् दक जिहार राज्य के औरंगािाद जिले में NH2 के दक.मी. 786 से दक.मी.978.4 (औरंगािाद ) तक के भू-
खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पव्े ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन/6-लने का िनाना आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रिन्द्धन और प्रचालन के
लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीचे अनुसूची में ददया गया है, ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करन े
के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई भी व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम में जहतिद्ध 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 ददन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् जडजस्ट्रक्ट दुट दपु टी कलेक्ट दुटर लडरि ररमॉससग, औरंगािाद को जलजखत रूप
में प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंगे और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकताग को व्यजक्तगत रूप
में या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर दगे ा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात् तथा ऐसी और िाचाँ
करने के पश्चात,् यदद कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर
सकेगा या अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आदेि
अंजतम होगा ।
2980 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
इस अजधसूचना के अतं गतग आने वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह रिऔर उनका जहतिद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
अनसु चू ी
जिहार राज्य के औरंगािाद जिले म ेंNH2 के दक.मी. 786 से दक.मी.978.4 (औरंगािाद ) के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली
संरचना रजहत अथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: जिहार जिल ेका नाम: औरंगािाद
भूजम का क्षत्रे मल भूजम का क्षत्रे मल
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्ट दुे टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: िरुन
गावं का नाम: िरुन
1 1031 सरकारी आवासीय 0.0081000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0081000
2 1445 सरकारी आवासीय 0.0440000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0440000
3 1451 जनिी आवासीय 0.0040000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0040000
4 1496 सरकारी िांध 0.0272000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0272000
5 1708 सरकारी कृजष 0.0400000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0400000
6 1709 जनिी कृजष 0.0400000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0400000
7 1716 सरकारी आवासीय 0.0020000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0020000
8 1717 सरकारी आवासीय 0.0080000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0080000
9 1718 जनिी आवासीय 0.0296000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0296000
10 1721 सरकारी कृजष 0.0036000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0036000
11 1811 जनिी कृजष 0.1055000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.1055000
गावं का नाम: भपू तपरु
1 988 सरकारी कृजष 0.0519000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0519000
गावं का नाम: चदं ौली
1 1002 जनिी कृजष 0.0445000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0445000
2 909 जनिी कृजष 0.0283000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0283000
गावं का नाम: िानकोप
1 1190 जनिी आवासीय 0.0010000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0010000
2 1193 जनिी आवासीय 0.0010000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0010000
3 1417 जनिी आवासीय 0.0198000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0198000[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
4 1418 जनिी आवासीय 0.0081000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0081000
5 1470 जनिी आवासीय 0.0283000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0283000
गावं का नाम: खमे दा
1 636 सरकारी आवासीय 0.0174000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0174000
2 640 सरकारी आवासीय 0.0010000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0010000
3 649 जनिी आवासीय 0.0010000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0010000
4 652 जनिी आवासीय 0.0128000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0128000
5 654 जनिी आवासीय 0.0128000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0128000
6 655 जनिी आवासीय 0.0088000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0088000
7 689 जनिी आवासीय 0.0264000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0264000
8 826 जनिी आवासीय 0.0890000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0890000
9 867 जनिी आवासीय 0.0120000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0120000
गावं का नाम: पीरतसपरू
1 139 जनिी आवासीय 0.0075000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0075000
2 736 सरकारी आवासीय 0.0408000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0408000
गावं का नाम: ससदरु रया
1 252 जनिी आवासीय 0.0032000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0032000
2 267 जनिी आवासीय 0.0010000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0010000
3 280 जनिी आवासीय 0.0056000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0056000
4 282 जनिी कृजष 0.0010000(हक्ट दुे टेयर ) 0.0010000
कुल 0.7352 0.7352
[मा. सं. 11012/Ph.V/NH-2/Varanasi-Aurangabad/LA/2009/3A3]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd June, 2021
S.O. 2152(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
(widening/two lane with paved shoulder/four laning/six laning etc.,), maintenance, management and operation
of NH2 in the stretch of land from Km 786 to Km978.4 (Aurangabad) in the district of AURANGABAD in the state
of BIHAR, 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, Dupty Collector Land Reforms,
Aurangabad 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.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling NH2 in the stretch of land from NH2
(Aurangabad) in the district of AURANGABAD in the state of BIHAR
State: BIHAR District: AURANGABAD
Area Area
Sl. No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Barun
Village: Barun
1 1031 Government Residential 0.0081000(Hectare ) 0.0081000
2 1445 Government Residential 0.0440000(Hectare ) 0.0440000
3 1451 Private Residential 0.0040000(Hectare ) 0.0040000
4 1496 Government Bandh 0.0272000(Hectare ) 0.0272000
5 1708 Government Agriculture 0.0400000(Hectare ) 0.0400000
6 1709 Private Agriculture 0.0400000(Hectare ) 0.0400000
7 1716 Government Residential 0.0020000(Hectare ) 0.0020000
8 1717 Government Residential 0.0080000(Hectare ) 0.0080000[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
9 1718 Private Residential 0.0296000(Hectare ) 0.0296000
10 1721 Government Agriculture 0.0036000(Hectare ) 0.0036000
11 1811 Private Agriculture 0.1055000(Hectare ) 0.1055000
Village: Bhupatpur
1 988 Government Agriculture 0.0519000(Hectare ) 0.0519000
Village: Chandauli
1 1002 Private Agriculture 0.0445000(Hectare ) 0.0445000
2 909 Private Agriculture 0.0283000(Hectare ) 0.0283000
Village: Jankop
1 1190 Private Residential 0.0010000(Hectare ) 0.0010000
2 1193 Private Residential 0.0010000(Hectare ) 0.0010000
3 1417 Private Residential 0.0198000(Hectare ) 0.0198000
4 1418 Private Residential 0.0081000(Hectare ) 0.0081000
5 1470 Private Residential 0.0283000(Hectare ) 0.0283000
Village: Khemda
1 636 Government Residential 0.0174000(Hectare ) 0.0174000
2 640 Government residential 0.0010000(Hectare ) 0.0010000
3 649 Private Residential 0.0010000(Hectare ) 0.0010000
4 652 Private Residential 0.0128000(Hectare ) 0.0128000
5 654 Private Residential 0.0128000(Hectare ) 0.0128000
6 655 Private Residential 0.0088000(Hectare ) 0.0088000
7 689 Private Residential 0.0264000(Hectare ) 0.0264000
8 826 Private Residential 0.0890000(Hectare ) 0.0890000
9 867 Private Residential 0.0120000(Hectare ) 0.0120000
Village: Pirtampur
1 139 Private Residential 0.0075000(Hectare ) 0.0075000
2 736 Government Residential 0.0408000(Hectare ) 0.0408000
Village: Sinduriya
1 252 Private Residential 0.0032000(Hectare ) 0.0032000
2 267 Private Residential 0.0010000(Hectare ) 0.00100006 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
3 280 Private Residential 0.0056000(Hectare ) 0.0056000
4 282 Private Agriculture 0.0010000(Hectare ) 0.0010000
Total 0.7352 0.7352
[F. No. 11012/Ph.V/NH-2/Varanasi-Aurangabad/LA/2009/3A3]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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