## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for NH63 Expansion in Karnataka
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land in the state of Karnataka for the purpose of widening and improving a section of National Highway 63 (NH63). The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels and outlines procedures for affected parties to raise objections. The report focuses on the policy's objective, the land acquisition process, and potential implications for landowners and stakeholders.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the expansion and maintenance of NH63 in Karnataka, based solely on the provided text. The analysis will focus on the objectives, procedures, and implications outlined within the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective(s):** As stated in the text, the core objective is to acquire land "for the public purpose" of "building wideningtwo lane with paved shoulderfour laning etc., maintenance, management and operation" of the Hospet Bellary up to KNAP Border section of NH63.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Likely Problem/Issue Addressed:** The notification suggests a need to improve the existing NH63 infrastructure. The phrase "building wideningtwo lane with paved shoulderfour laning etc." implies that the current highway infrastructure is inadequate, potentially leading to traffic congestion, safety concerns, or limitations on economic activity. The need for "maintenance, management and operation" further reinforces this idea.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy initiative related to land acquisition for a specific purpose, the key provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified highway project.
* **Land Description:** The notification includes a brief description of the land required, specifying its location (district BALLARI in the state of KARNATAKA, from Km 280.080 to Km375.450 on NH63) and details of specific plots of land (Survey Number, type and nature of land, and area).
* **Objection Process:** Landowners are given twenty-one days from the notification's publication date to object to the land acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO), NHAI Bellary, at the specified address.
* **Hearing of Objections:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative, before making a decision on the objections.
* **Finality of Order:** The order made by the Competent Authority under subsection 2 of section 3C of the National Highways Act, 1956 shall be final.
* **Availability of Information:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected parties are:
* Landowners whose property falls within the specified stretch of NH63 from Km 280.080 to Km375.450 in the district of BALLARI in the state of KARNATAKA. Specifically, the owners of the land with Survey number 490 in Amaravathi village (Hosapete Taluk) and the government land designated as Ralla Gutta with survey number 501.
* Potentially, residents and businesses that rely on the existing NH63 infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Central Government)
* National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
* Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO), NHAI Bellary (Competent Authority)
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* Landowners have 21 days from the publication date of the notification (September 27, 2021) to file objections.
* The Competent Authority is responsible for hearing and deciding on the objections.
* The text suggests a multi-stage process: notification, objection period, hearing of objections, decision by the Competent Authority, and land acquisition.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The likely intended outcomes are:
* Acquisition of land required for the NH63 expansion project.
* Improved highway infrastructure, potentially leading to reduced travel times, increased safety, and enhanced connectivity.
* Economic benefits associated with improved transportation infrastructure.
* Potential impacts:
* Displacement and resettlement of landowners.
* Changes in land use patterns.
* Potential disruption during the construction phase.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the government's intention to acquire land for the expansion and improvement of NH63 in Karnataka. It details the land acquisition process, provides landowners with an opportunity to raise objections, and designates the Competent Authority responsible for implementing the policy. The policy has the potential to significantly impact landowners and the surrounding communities while also contributing to improved transportation infrastructure and economic development. The limited scope of the provided text restricts a more in-depth analysis.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament regarding national highways. Specifically, section 3A and 3C are referenced regarding land acquisition.
Central Government: The government of India, which is exercising powers conferred by the National Highways Act, 1956 for land acquisition.
Hospet Bellary: A section of the highway project. It lies between Hospet and Bellary.
KNAP Border: Karnataka-Andhra Pradesh Border, marking the end point of the highway project section under consideration.
NH63: National Highway 63, the highway on which the land acquisition is taking place.
BALLARI, KARNATAKA: The district and state in India where the land acquisition for the highway project is taking place.
Special Land Acquisition Officer, NHAI Bellary: The Competent Authority responsible for handling objections related to the land acquisition. The office is located in South Contonment Ballari.
Hosapete: Taluk in Ballari district, Karnataka. Place where part of the land acquisition is happening
Amaravathi: Village in Hosapete Taluk of Ballari District, Karnataka. Land acquisition is happening here.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director, name of the issuing authority of the notification.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 3649] नई ददल्ली, सोमवार, जसतम्ब र 27, 2021/ आजव न 05, 1943
No. 3649] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021/ASVINA 05, 1943
सड़क पररवहन एव ंरािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 27 जसतम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 3983(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ्उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक कनागटक राज्य के बल्लारी जिले में NH63 के दक.मी. 280.08 स े दक.मी.375.45 (स्ट्लो ऑदिस दरू
no. no-158/स no-158/C, वाडग No. No-25, सुधा क्रॉस, अपोजिट N.C.C. कैंटीन, ह.ल.स कॉलोनी रोड, साउथ
कन्द्टोन्द्मेंट ) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन
और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीचे अनुसचू ी म ें ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम
का अिगन करन ेके अपन ेआिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई भी व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े इक्कीस ददन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् स्ट्पेिल लैंड एक्वीिीिन अिसर, एन.एच.ए.आई बेल्लारी को
जलजखत रूप म ें प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और उसमें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को
व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर देगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा
5453 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ऐसी और िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदद कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवयक समझे, आदेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को
अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आदेि
अंजतम होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अंतगतग आने वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैंऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
अनसु चू ी
कनागटक राज्य के बल्लारी जिले म ें NH63 के दक.मी. 280.08 स े दक.मी.375.45 (स्ट्लो ऑदिस दरू no. no-158/स
no-158/C, वाडग No. No-25, सुधा क्रॉस, अपोजिट N.C.C. कैंटीन, ह.ल.स कॉलोनी रोड, साउथ कन्द्टोन्द्मेंट)
के जलए अिगन की िाने वाली संरचना रजहत अथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: कनाटग क जिल ेका नाम: बल्लारी
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे िल भूजम का क्षत्रे िल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: होसपटे
गावं का नाम: अमरावती
1 490 जनिी(गैर कृजष) सूखा 4,938.0000000(वगग मीटर) 0.4938000
2 501 सरकारी(सरकार) रल्ला गुट्टा 3,036.0000000(वगग मीटर) 0.3036000
कुल 7,974.0000 0.7974
[िा. सं. NHAI/LA/RO-BNG/KNT/HOSPET/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th September, 2021
S.O. 3983(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 etc.,) maintenance, management and operation Hospet - Bellary
up to KN/AP Border section of NH63 in the stretch of land from Km 280.080 to Km375.450 in the district of
BALLARI in the state of KARNATAKA, 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, Special Land Acquisition Officer,
NHAI Bellary (SLAO office Door NO-158/C, Ward No-25, Sudha Cross, Opposite N.C.C Canteen, H.L.C Colony
Road, South Contonment Ballari) 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[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 stretch of land from
Hospet - Bellary up to KN/AP Border section of NH63 from Km 280.080 to Km375.450 in the
district of BALLARI in the state of KARNATAKA.
State: KARNATAKA District: BALLARI
S. Survey / Plot Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. Number (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Hosapete
Village: Amaravathi
1 490 Private(Non Dry 4,938.0000000(Square Meter 0.4938000
Agricultural) )
2 501 Government Ralla Gutta 3,036.0000000(Square Meter 0.3036000
)
Total 7,974.0000 0.7974
[F. No. NHAI/LA/RO-BNG/KNT/HOSPET/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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