## Report on Land Acquisition for National Highway 71 Improvement in Andhra Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of land in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh for the purpose of building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of a realigned portion of National Highway 71 (NH71). The core purpose is to facilitate the improvement of the Piler-Kalur section of NH71 from Km 55.900 to Km 95.717, specifically focusing on the realigned portion from Km 88.800 to Km 95.717. Key findings include the identification of affected land parcels, the process for lodging objections, and the responsible authorities.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an overview of the notification S.O. 970(E) issued on March 3, 2022, by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding land acquisition for the improvement of National Highway 71 in Andhra Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This appears to be a *new* policy action, not an amendment to an existing policy, as the text declares the government's intention to acquire land under the National Highways Act, 1956. The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire land for the *public purpose* of "building, widening, four-laning etc.,, maintenance, management and operation of the realigned portion from Km. 88.800 to Km. 95.717 of Piler Kalur section from Km. 55.900 to Km. 95.717 of NH71."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a *new* policy action. The likely problem this policy addresses is the need to improve the existing road infrastructure of National Highway 71. The text explicitly mentions building, widening, and four-laning, suggesting that the current road infrastructure is inadequate for present or future traffic demands or safety standards. The realigned portion suggests a need to correct alignment issues. Improving the road is deemed in the public interest.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy action involving land acquisition, the main provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the stated public purpose.
* **Land Identification:** Specific land parcels in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, within the villages of Mittapalem and Nagapatla, are identified by survey number, plot number, land type, nature of land, and area (in square meters and hectares). The schedule details these parcels.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the date of the notification's publication to object to the land acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Joint Collector II CALA Chittoor, who serves as the Competent Authority.
* **Hearing and Decision:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner. The Authority then makes a final order either allowing or disallowing the objections.
* **Accessibility of Information:** Land plans and other relevant details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning land within the identified parcels in the villages of Mittapalem and Nagapatla.
* **Residents of Chittoor District:** Residents who use or are affected by the NH71.
* **Competent Authority (Joint Collector II CALA Chittoor):** Responsible for managing the objection process and making decisions.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:** The government body responsible for the project.
* **NHAI (National Highways Authority of India):** Inferred to be the implementing agency as "NHAIPIUTPT3aPCII20173A" is mentioned in the text.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is ultimately responsible. The Joint Collector II CALA Chittoor acts as the Competent Authority for handling objections. NHAI is likely the implementing agency.
* **Timelines:** A 21-day period is provided for lodging objections from the date of publication of the notification. Other timelines are not specified in the text.
* **Procedures:** The notification outlines the procedure for lodging objections, including the requirement for written submissions stating the grounds for the objection and the opportunity for a hearing. Land plans are available for inspection.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes are:
* **Improved Road Infrastructure:** The successful acquisition of land will facilitate the building, widening, and four-laning of the designated section of NH71.
* **Enhanced Connectivity:** The improved road is expected to improve connectivity and transportation efficiency in the region.
* **Economic Development:** Enhanced infrastructure can support economic growth by facilitating the movement of goods and people.
* **Potential Displacement:** Landowners may face displacement and require compensation for their acquired land.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies the government's intention to acquire land for the improvement of National Highway 71 in Andhra Pradesh. The policy outlines the process for land acquisition, including provisions for objections from affected parties. The successful implementation of this policy is expected to result in improved road infrastructure, enhanced connectivity, and potential economic benefits for the region. However, it's also important to acknowledge the potential impact on landowners and the need for fair compensation and resettlement, if necessary. Further details regarding compensation and resettlement plans were not included in the provided text.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the gazette notification
National Highways Act, 1956: Act of Indian Parliament under which land acquisition is being done
Central Government: The governing authority responsible for the land acquisition process under the National Highways Act
ANDHRA PRADESH: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Chittoor: District in Andhra Pradesh where the land acquisition is taking place.
NH71: National Highway number 71, section of which is being widened/realigned.
Piler Kalur: Section of NH71 being realigned.
Joint Collector II CALA Chittoor: Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Chandragiri: Taluk in Chittoor district where land acquisition is taking place.
Mittapalem: Village in Chandragiri Taluk where land acquisition is taking place.
Nagapatla: Village in Chandragiri Taluk where land acquisition is taking place.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director who uploaded the notification
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: Government Ministry responsible for road transport and highways
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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स.ं 940] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, माच ग3, 2022/ फाल्ग नु 12, 1943
No. 940] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022/PHALGUNA 12, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 3 माचग, 2022
का.आ. 970(अ).—राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम की धारा 3ए की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजियों का प्रयोग
करते हुए,1956 (1956 का 48) (इसके बाि उि अजधजनयम के रूप म ें संिर्भगत), केंद्र सरकार, इस बात स े संतुष्ट होने के
बाि दक सावगिजनक उद्देश्य के जलए भूजम, जिसका संजिप्त जववरण नीचे अनुसूची म ें दिया गया ह,ै के जनमागण के जलए
आवश्यक ह ै (चौड़ाई/चार लने आदि), आंध्र प्रिेि राज्य के जचत्तूर जिल े म ें एनएच-71 के पाइलर-कलूर खंड के
(दकमी. 88.800 स े दकमी. 95.717) दकमी. 55.900 स े दकमी. 95.717 तक के पुनसंरेजखत जहस्ट्स े का रखरखाव, प्रबंधन
और संचालन, एतद्द्वारा घोजित करता ह ैऐसी िमीन हाजसल करने की उसकी मंिा
कोई भी व्यजि, िो उि भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उि अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोि
प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े इक्कीस दिन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सिम प्राजधकारी, अर्ागत् िॉइंट कलेक्टर - II & कला जचत्तूर को जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्तुत की
िाएगी और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजर्त दकए िाएगं े और सिम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजिगत रूप म े या दकसी
जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर िेगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तर्ा ऐसी और िााँच करने के
1484 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
पश्चात,् यदि कोई हो, जिसे सिम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझ,े आिेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या
अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा ।
उि अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सिम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आििे
अंजतम होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अतं गतग आने वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्य ब्यौरे सिम प्राजधकारी के उि कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैंऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजियों द्वारा जनरीिण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
अनसु चू ी
आध्रं राज्य के जचत्तरू जिल े म ेंपाइलर-कलरू खडं के दकमी. 55.900 स ेदकमी. 95.717 तक के पनु : सरं ेजखत जहस्ट्स े
(दकमी. 88.800 स ेदकमी. 95.717) म ेंजगरन ेवाली सरं चनाओं के सार् या जबना अजधग्रजहत की िान े वाली भजू म का
संजिप्त जववरण प्रिेि।
राज्य का नाम: आध्रं प्रिेि जिल ेका नाम: जचत्तरू
क्रजमक सविे ण भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की भूजम का ित्रे फल भूजम का ित्रे फल
सख्ं या सख्ं या प्रकृजत (स्ट्र्ानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: चद्रं जगरर
गावं का नाम: जमत्तापलमे
1 442 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 485.4800000(वगग मीटर) 0.0485480
2 447 सरकारी(सरकारी) पोरम्बोक 849.7600000(वगग मीटर) 0.0849760
3 453/1 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 1,375.8000000(वगग मीटर) 0.1375800
4 453/2 जनिी(पट्टा लन्े ड्) ड्र ै 1,173.4800000(वगग मीटर) 0.1173480
5 453/3 जनिी(पट्टा लन्े ड्) ड्र ै 1,699.5200000(वगग मीटर) 0.1699520
6 454/2A सरकारी(सरकारी) पोरम बोक 768.8300000(वगग मीटर) 0.0768830
7 454/2B जनिी(डीकेटी) ड्र ै 121.4000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0121400
8 456 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 404.0000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0404000
9 457/2 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 647.4000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0647400
10 457/3 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 566.5100000(वगग मीटर) 0.0566510
11 458/2 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 404.6500000(वगग मीटर) 0.0404650
12 458/3 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 728.3800000(वगग मीटर) 0.0728380
13 461/1A जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 2,225.5700000(वगग मीटर) 0.2225570
14 461/2 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 3,358.5800000(वगग मीटर) 0.3358580
15 461/2A जनिी(पट्टा लन्े ड्) ड्र ै 1,213.9500000(वगग मीटर) 0.1213950[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
गावं का नाम: नागपटला
1 26/2A जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 121.4000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0121400
2 26/2B जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 1,375.8000000(वगग मीटर) 0.1375800
3 26/2C जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 3,722.7700000(वगग मीटर) 0.3722770
4 28 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 2,751.6100000(वगग मीटर) 0.2751610
5 31/1 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 1,011.6200000(वगग मीटर) 0.1011620
6 31/2 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 809.3000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0809300
7 31/3 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 1,416.3900000(वगग मीटर) 0.1416390
8 31/4 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 647.4400000(वगग मीटर) 0.0647440
9 31/5 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 1,618.6000000(वगग मीटर) 0.1618600
10 31/6 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 5,058.1100000(वगग मीटर) 0.5058110
11 32/1 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 121.4000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0121400
12 32/2 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 971.1500000(वगग मीटर) 0.0971150
13 327 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 13,515.2600000(वगग मीटर) 1.3515260
14 328&330 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 6,312.5200000(वगग मीटर) 0.6312520
15 333 सरकारी(सरकारी यूएडबल्य 606.9700000(वगग मीटर) 0.0606970
भूजम)
16 4 जनिी(पट्टा भूजम) ड्र ै 7,850.1800000(वगग मीटर) 0.7850180
कुल 63,933.8300 6.3934
[फा. सं. NHAI/PIU-TPT/3(a)/P-C/II/2017/3A ]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd March 2022
S.O. 970(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/four laning etc.,), maintenance, management and operation of the re-aligned portion (from Km. 88.800 to
Km. 95.717) of Piler - Kalur section from Km. 55.900 to Km. 95.717 of NH71 in the district of Chittoor in the state
of ANDHRA 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, Joint Collector - II & CALA
Chittoor in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall give the objector an4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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 in the re-aligned portion (from
Km. 88.800 to Km. 95.717) of Piler - Kalur section from Km. 55.900 to Km. 95.717 of NH71 in the district of
Chittoor in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH.
State: ANDHRA PRADESH District: CHITTOOR
Sl. Survey / Plot Type of Land Nature of Area Area
No. Number Land (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Chandragiri
Village: Mittapalem
1 442 Private(Patta Land) dry 485.4800000(Square Meter ) 0.0485480
2 447 Government(Government PoramBoke 849.7600000(Square Meter ) 0.0849760
Land)
3 453/1 Private(Patta Land) Dry 1,375.8000000(Square Meter ) 0.1375800
4 453/2 Private(patta land ) Dry 1,173.4800000(Square Meter ) 0.1173480
5 453/3 Private(patta land ) Dry 1,699.5200000(Square Meter ) 0.1699520
6 454/2A Government(Government Poram Boke 768.8300000(Square Meter ) 0.0768830
Land)
7 454/2B Private(DKT) Dry 121.4000000(Square Meter ) 0.0121400
8 456 Private(Patta Land) Dry 404.0000000(Square Meter ) 0.0404000
9 457/2 Private(Patta Land) Dry 647.4000000(Square Meter ) 0.0647400
10 457/3 Private(Patta Land) Dry 566.5100000(Square Meter ) 0.0566510
11 458/2 Private(Patta Land) Dry 404.6500000(Square Meter ) 0.0404650
12 458/3 Private(Patta Land) Dry 728.3800000(Square Meter ) 0.0728380
13 461/1A Private(Patta Land) Dry 2,225.5700000(Square Meter ) 0.2225570
14 461/2 Private(Patta Land) Dry 3,358.5800000(Square Meter ) 0.3358580
15 461/2A Private(patta land ) Dry 1,213.9500000(Square Meter ) 0.1213950
Village: Nagapatla
1 26/2A Private(Patta Land) Dry 121.4000000(Square Meter ) 0.0121400
2 26/2B Private(Patta Land) Dry 1,375.8000000(Square Meter ) 0.1375800
3 26/2C Private(Patta Land) Dry 3,722.7700000(Square Meter ) 0.3722770
4 28 Private(Patta Land) Dry 2,751.6100000(Square Meter ) 0.2751610
5 31/1 Private(Patta Land) Dry 1,011.6200000(Square Meter ) 0.1011620
6 31/2 Private(Patta Land) Dry 809.3000000(Square Meter ) 0.0809300
7 31/3 Private(Patta Land) Dry 1,416.3900000(Square Meter ) 0.1416390
8 31/4 Private(Patta Land) Dry 647.4400000(Square Meter ) 0.0647440
9 31/5 Private(Patta Land) Dry 1,618.6000000(Square Meter ) 0.1618600
10 31/6 Private(Patta Land) Dry 5,058.1100000(Square Meter ) 0.5058110[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
11 32/1 Private(Patta Land) Dry 121.4000000(Square Meter ) 0.0121400
12 32/2 Private(Patta Land) Dry 971.1500000(Square Meter ) 0.0971150
13 327 Private(Patta Land) Dry 13,515.2600000(Square Meter ) 1.3515260
14 328&330 Private(Patta Land) Dry 6,312.5200000(Square Meter ) 0.6312520
15 333 Government(Government UAW 606.9700000(Square Meter ) 0.0606970
Land)
16 4 Private(Patta Land) Dry 7,850.1800000(Square Meter ) 0.7850180
Total 63,933.8300 6.3934
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-TPT/3(a)/P-C/II/2017/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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