## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Construction of New 2-Lane Bridge on National Highway 17 in Assam
**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 for the construction of a new 2-lane bridge across the Brahmaputra River in Assam. The core purpose is to facilitate infrastructure development by acquiring land for the construction of the bridge, specifically on National Highway 17. Key findings indicate that the government intends to acquire land in Bongaigaon and Goalpara districts of Assam, and affected parties have a specified timeframe to raise objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the notification, focusing on its key provisions, affected stakeholders, and potential implications based solely on the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative focused on infrastructure development.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to acquire land required for the construction of a new 2-lane bridge across the Brahmaputra River. The bridge will be constructed parallel to the existing Rail cum Road Bridge Naranarayan Setu. This is stated clearly in the notification.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Problem/Issue Addressed:** The policy addresses the need for improved infrastructure and connectivity in the region. The construction of the new bridge will likely alleviate traffic congestion, facilitate transportation, and promote economic development. The text explicitly states it's for a "public purpose".
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Main Components, Rules, and Actions Mandated:**
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in Bongaigaon and Goalpara districts of Assam for the construction of a 2-lane bridge.
* The land identified is for the stretch from Km. 0000 to Km. 0150 at Bongaigaon District and Km. 0150 to Km. 4385 on National Highway17 at Goalpara District.
* Affected parties have twenty-one days from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette to object to the land acquisition.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Bongaigaon, outlining the grounds for the objection.
* The competent authority will provide an opportunity for objectors to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* The competent authority will decide whether to allow or disallow the objections.
* The land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
* The schedule attached lists specific survey plots, land types (Government/Private, Salitali/Lahitali), nature of land (Agriculture), and area in Hectares of land to be acquired in Boitamari Village, Bongaigaon.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in Bongaigaon District affected by the land acquisition, especially in Boitamari Village.
* Residents of Bongaigaon and Goalpara districts who may benefit from improved transportation infrastructure.
* The Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Bongaigaon, who serves as the competent authority for handling objections.
* Construction companies and related industries that may be involved in the bridge construction project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (issuing the notification).
* National Highways Authority of India (implied, as the project involves a National Highway).
* Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Bongaigaon (competent authority for handling objections).
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* Twenty-one days from the date of publication for filing objections.
* A procedure is outlined for hearing and resolving objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The likely intended outcomes are:
* Acquisition of land for the construction of the 2-lane bridge.
* Improved transportation infrastructure and connectivity in the region.
* Potential economic development in Bongaigaon and Goalpara districts.
* Resolution of objections raised by affected parties.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed outlines the government's intention to acquire land for the construction of a new bridge on National Highway 17. The policy aims to improve transportation infrastructure and promote economic development. Affected parties are provided with a timeframe and procedure to raise objections, and the competent authority is responsible for addressing these concerns. Successful implementation of this policy will result in the construction of the bridge and the realization of its intended benefits.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament regarding national highways, specifically referenced under subsection 1 of section 3A and section 3C.
Central Government: The governing authority taking action under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Brahmaputra: Name of the river for construction of New 2lane bridge.
Jogighopa: Location where a new 2-lane bridge across river Brahmaputra is to be constructed. It is downstream at a distance of 250m parallel to existing Rail cum Road Bridge Naranarayan Setu.
Naranarayan Setu: Existing Rail cum Road Bridge parallel to which the new bridge is planned.
Bongaigaon District, Assam: District in Assam where part of the land acquisition for the bridge construction is taking place (Km. 0000 to Km. 0150).
Goalpara District, Assam: District in Assam where part of the land acquisition for the bridge construction is taking place (Km. 0150 to Km. 4385).
National Highway 17: The highway on which the construction and land acquisition are occurring.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Bongaigaon: Competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Boitamari: Taluk where part of the land acquisition is taking place.
Bhatipara: Village where part of the land acquisition is taking place.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3 — उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-Section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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2 103 स क स (क ) 0.4799660( ) 0.4799660
3 104 स क स (क ) 0.8858330( ) 0.8858330
4 105 स क स (क ) 0.2813090( ) 0.2813090
5 106 स क स (क ) 0.4711970( ) 0.4711970
6 111 स क स (क ) 0.0780150( ) 0.0780150
7 112 स क स (क ) 0.0599000( ) 0.0599000
8 113 स क स (क ) 0.0583000( ) 0.0583000
9 114 स क (क ) 0.0678350( ) 0.0678350
10 115 स क (क ) 0.0565870( ) 0.0565870
11 116 स क (क ) 0.0680420( ) 0.0680420
12 117 स क (क ) 0.0746160( ) 0.0746160
13 118 स क (क ) 0.0780580( ) 0.0780580
14 123 स क (क ) 0.0598130( ) 0.0598130
15 124 स क (क ) 0.0268890( ) 0.0268890
16 125 स क (क ) 0.1904650( ) 0.1904650[ ग II—ख 3(ii)] क प : स 3
17 126 स क (क ) 0.0137670( ) 0.0137670
18 127 स क (क ) 0.1066980( ) 0.1066980
19 131 स क स (क ) 0.0726990( ) 0.0726990
20 132 स क (क ) 0.0776550( ) 0.0776550
21 133 स क (क ) 0.0179620( ) 0.0179620
22 241 (Patta No. स (क ) 0.1664670( ) 0.1664670
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23 75 स क स (क ) 0.0183710( ) 0.0183710
24 79 स क स (क ) 0.1460580( ) 0.1460580
25 80 स क स (क ) 0.0671270( ) 0.0671270
26 81 स क स (क ) 0.0655120( ) 0.0655120
27 82 स क स (क ) 0.0189250( ) 0.0189250
28 91 स क स (क ) 0.1149650( ) 0.1149650
29 92 स क स (क ) 0.5983460( ) 0.5983460
30 94 स क स (क ) 0.0334480( ) 0.0334480
31 95 स क स (क ) 0.3728800( ) 0.3728800
32 96 स क स (क ) 0.3768530( ) 0.3768530
33 97 स क स (क ) 0.6753020( ) 0.6753020
क 5.9098 5.9098
[ . स . NHIDCL/PMU-Dhubri/JogighopaBridge/LA/2021/3A1]
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MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 14th June, 2021
S.O. 2312(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 Construction of New 2-lane bridge across river Brahmaputra in Jogighopa i.e., downstream at a
distance of 250m parallel to existing Rail cum Road Bridge (Naranarayan Setu) (Km. 0+000 to Km. 0+150 at
Bongaigaon District and Km. 0+150 to Km. 4+385 on National Highway-17 at Goalpara District) for building
(New 2-lane) in District Bongaigaon in the State of Assam, 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 said land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-section (1)
of section 3C of the said Act.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Every such objection shall be made to the competent authority, namely, Additional Deputy
Commissioner (Revenue) Bongaigaon 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 covered under this 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 structure, falling within the stretch of New
2-lane bridge across river Brahmaputra in Jogighopa i.e., downstream at a distance of 250m parallel to
existing Rail cum Road Bridge (Naranarayan Setu) (Km. 0+000 at North Bank to Km. 4+385 at South
Bank) National Highway-17 in District Bongaigaon in the State of Assam.
State: ASSAM District: BONGAIGAON
Sl. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Boitamari
Village: Bhatipara N.C.
1 102 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0298990(Hectare ) 0.0298990
2 103 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.4799660(Hectare ) 0.4799660
3 104 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.8858330(Hectare ) 0.8858330
4 105 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.2813090(Hectare ) 0.2813090
5 106 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.4711970(Hectare ) 0.4711970
6 111 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0780150(Hectare ) 0.0780150
7 112 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0599000(Hectare ) 0.0599000
8 113 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0583000(Hectare ) 0.0583000
9 114 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0678350(Hectare ) 0.0678350
10 115 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0565870(Hectare ) 0.0565870
11 116 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0680420(Hectare ) 0.0680420
12 117 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0746160(Hectare ) 0.0746160
13 118 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0780580(Hectare ) 0.0780580
14 123 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0598130(Hectare ) 0.0598130
15 124 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0268890(Hectare ) 0.0268890
16 125 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.1904650(Hectare ) 0.1904650
17 126 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0137670(Hectare ) 0.0137670
18 127 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.1066980(Hectare ) 0.1066980
19 131 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0726990(Hectare ) 0.0726990
20 132 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0776550(Hectare ) 0.0776550
21 133 Government Lahitali (Agriculture) 0.0179620(Hectare ) 0.0179620
22 241 (Patta No. 8) Private Salitali (Agriculture) 0.1664670(Hectare ) 0.1664670
23 75 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0183710(Hectare ) 0.0183710
24 79 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.1460580(Hectare ) 0.1460580[ ग II—ख 3(ii)] क प : स 5
25 80 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0671270(Hectare ) 0.0671270
26 81 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0655120(Hectare ) 0.0655120
27 82 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0189250(Hectare ) 0.0189250
28 91 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.1149650(Hectare ) 0.1149650
29 92 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.5983460(Hectare ) 0.5983460
30 94 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.0334480(Hectare ) 0.0334480
31 95 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.3728800(Hectare ) 0.3728800
32 96 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.3768530(Hectare ) 0.3768530
33 97 Government Salitali (Agriculture) 0.6753020(Hectare ) 0.6753020
Total 5.9098 5.9098
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RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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