## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for NH167 Four-Laning Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding land acquisition for the four-laning of a section of National Highway 167 (NH167) in Telangana, specifically the Deosugur (Telangana-Karnataka Border) – Jadcherla section, as part of the Hyderabad-Panaji Corridor under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. The notification, published in the Gazette of India on March 3, 2022, declares the government's intention to acquire land in the Mahabubnagar district for this purpose. The report outlines the policy's objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and potential impacts based solely on the information presented in the provided text.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed overview of the land acquisition notification published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on March 3, 2022, concerning the four-laning project on NH167 in Telangana. The analysis is based exclusively on the content of the provided text and aims to inform stakeholders about the policy's key aspects and implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new* policy announcement/intent to acquire land.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to acquire land for the four-laning of the Deosugur (Telangana-Karnataka Border) – Jadcherla section of NH167. This is explicitly stated as being "for the public purpose" and part of the larger Hyderabad-Panaji Corridor within the Bharatmala Pariyojana.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification implies that the existing infrastructure (NH167) is insufficient to meet current or future transportation needs. The four-laning project suggests a need to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and enhance transportation efficiency on the specified section of NH167. The reference to the Hyderabad-Panaji Corridor and Bharatmala Pariyojana suggests this project is part of a larger national infrastructure development initiative aimed at improving transportation networks.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
Since this is a new policy announcement, the key provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in the Mahabubnagar district of Telangana for the four-laning project.
* **Affected Land:** The specific stretch of land affected is from Bandrepalle village (Km. 237.100) to Tadparthy village (Km. 272.980) along the Deosugur (Telangana-Karnataka Border) – Jadcherla section of NH167.
* **Land Details:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the survey number, plot number, type of land (private/government), nature of land (dry/wet), and area of land to be acquired for various villages (Banderpalle, Balsupalle, Kadur, Oblaipalle).
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals interested in the land have 21 days from the notification's publication date to object to the land acquisition.
* **Objection Process:** Objections must be made in writing to the Additional Collector (Competent Authority), stating the grounds for the objection. The Competent Authority is obligated to provide an opportunity for the objector to be heard (in person or through a legal practitioner) and to make further inquiries if necessary. The Competent Authority's decision is final.
* **Access to Information:** Land plans and other details related to the acquisition are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land within the specified stretch of NH167 in the Mahabubnagar district.
* **Residents:** Individuals residing in or near the affected villages (Banderpalle, Balsupalle, Kadur, Oblaipalle).
* **Businesses:** Businesses operating within the affected area or dependent on the existing NH167.
* **Competent Authority:** Additional Collector.
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):** The project implementing agency, implied by the reference "NHAIPIUHYDERABADNH167DEOJADLA20173A".
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is likely responsible for implementing the land acquisition and four-laning project. The Additional Collector acts as the Competent Authority.
* **Timeline:** A 21-day objection period is specified, starting from the date of publication (March 3, 2022). Other timelines are not explicitly stated but can be inferred that the land acquisition process will follow this objection period.
* **Procedure:** The procedure involves notification, objection submission, hearing by the Competent Authority, and a final decision by the Competent Authority.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this land acquisition and the subsequent four-laning project are likely:
* **Improved Connectivity:** Enhanced connectivity between Hyderabad and Panaji via NH167.
* **Reduced Congestion:** Decreased traffic congestion on the specified section of NH167.
* **Enhanced Transportation Efficiency:** Improved efficiency for the transportation of goods and people.
* **Economic Development:** Potential economic benefits for the region due to improved infrastructure.
* **Land Acquisition:** Inevitable displacement and impact on landowners and potentially residents within the specified area, necessitating fair compensation and potentially resettlement.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signals the commencement of the land acquisition process for the four-laning of a segment of NH167. This project, as part of the Hyderabad-Panaji Corridor under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, highlights the government's commitment to infrastructure development. Stakeholders, particularly landowners within the affected area, should be aware of their rights and the procedures outlined in the notification, especially the 21-day objection period. The project holds the potential for improved connectivity and economic development in the region, but also necessitates careful consideration of the impact on affected communities.
Key Entities Referenced
Hyderabad Panaji Corridor: The highway project that includes the NH167 section being developed
National Highways Act, 1956: An Indian legislation cited in the notification, specifically subsection 1 of section 3A and subsection 2 of section 3C
Central Government: The governing body authorized to acquire land for public purposes according to the National Highways Act, 1956
Deosugur Telangana Karnataka Border: Starting point of the road section being developed
Jadcherla: Ending point of the road section being developed
NH167: National Highway 167, the road being expanded as part of the Hyderabad Panaji Corridor
Mahabubnagar, Telangana: District and state in India where the land acquisition is taking place
Telangana: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Bharatmala Pariyojana: An Indian government initiative under which the highway development project is being carried out.
Additional Collector: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Bandrepalle village, Telangana: Village in Telangana. Starting point of land acquisition
Tadparthy village, Telangana: Village in Telangana. Ending point of land acquisition
Chinna chinta kunta, Telangana: Taluk in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
Devarkadra, Telangana: Taluk in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
Balsupalle, Telangana: Village in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
Mahabubnagar Rural, Telangana: Taluk in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
Kadur, Telangana: Village in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
Oblaipalle, Telangana: Village in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the notification.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 945] नई ददल्ली, बहृ स्ट्प जतवार, माच ग3, 2022/ फाल्ग नु 12, 1943
No. 945] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022/PHALGUNA 12, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 3 माचग, 2022
का.आ. 975(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 करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक तले ंगाना राज्य के महबूबनगर जिले म ें NH167 के देओसगु ुर (तेलगं ाना/कनागटक बॉडगर) (दकमी.
181.200) स े िडचेरलI (दकमी. 283.000) के भू-खण्ड के 4-लेन का बनाना के लोक जहत के जलय े वह भूिम अपेजित ह ै
जिसका संजिप्त जववरण नीच े अनुसूची म ें ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अजधग्रहण करन े के अपन े इरादा 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, अथागत् एजडिनल कलेक्टर को जलजखत रूप में प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और उसम ें
उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंगे और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर
द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर देगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदद कोई
हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझ,े 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 अतं गतग 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 ै।
1489 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अनसु चू ी
तेलगं ाना राज्य के महबूबनगर जिले म ें NH167 के बांदरेपल्ल े गााँव (दकमी 237.100) स े ताड़पथी गााँव (दकमी 272.980)
ऑफ़ दओे सुगरु (तले ंगाना / कनागटक बॉडगर) - िडचेरलI तक एनएच -167 के महुबनागार जिले म,ें हदै राबाद - पांनािी
गजलयारे के तहत भरतमाला पररयोंिना के तहत , तेलागं ना राज्य म ें जअगन की िान े वाली सरं चना रिहत अथवा संरचना
सिहत भूजम का संजिप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: तले गं ाना जिल ेका नाम: महबबू नगर
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भजूम का प्रकार भजूम की प्रकृजत भजूम का क्षत्रे फल भजूम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: जचन्ना चचता कुंता
गावं का नाम: बन्द्दरपाल े
1 54 जनिी सूखा 2,381.0800000(वगग मीटर) 0.2381080
2 55 जनिी सूखा 414.1000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0414100
तालकु का नाम: दवे रकर
गावं का नाम: बालसपु ल े
1 172/Road सरकारी सूखा 829.6000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0829600
तालकु का नाम: महबबू नगर (ग्रामीण)
गावं का नाम: कदरू
1 485 जनिी वैट् 381.1500000(वगग मीटर) 0.0381150
गावं का नाम: ओबलाइपाली
1 106 जनिी सूखा 207.4000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0207400
2 21 जनिी सूखा 5,288.7100000(वगग मीटर) 0.5288710
3 22 जनिी सूखा 4,977.6200000(वगग मीटर) 0.4977620
4 23 जनिी सूखा 311.1000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0311100
कुल 14,790.7600 1.4791
[फा. सं. NHAI/PIU-HYDERABAD/NH-167/DEO-JAD/LA/2017/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2022
S.O. 975(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 four laning of Deosugur (Telangana/Karnataka Border) (Km. 181.200) - Jadcherla
(Km. 283.000) section of NH-167 as a part of Hyderabad - Panaji Corridor, in the district of
MAHABUBNAGAR under Bharatmala Pariyojana in the state of TELANGANA, hereby declares its
intention to acquire such land.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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, Additional Collector 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 in the stretch of land
from Bandrepalle village (Km. 237.100) to Tadparthy village (Km. 272.980) of Deosugur
(Telangana /Karnataka Border) - Jadcherla section of NH-167 as a aprt of Hyderabad - Panaji
corridor in the district of MAHABUBNAGAR under Bharatmala Pariyojana in the state of
TELANGANA
State: TELANGANA District: MAHABUBNAGAR
Sl. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Chinna chinta kunta
Village: Banderpalle
1 54 Private DRY 2,381.0800000(Square Meter ) 0.2381080
2 55 Private DRY 414.1000000(Square Meter ) 0.0414100
Taluk: Devarkadra
Village: Balsupalle
1 172/Road Government DRY 829.6000000(Square Meter ) 0.0829600
Taluk: Mahabubnagar (Rural)
Village: Kadur
1 485 Private Wet 381.1500000(Square Meter ) 0.0381150
Village: Oblaipalle
1 106 Private Dry 207.4000000(Square Meter ) 0.0207400
2 21 Private Dry 5,288.7100000(Square Meter ) 0.5288710
3 22 Private Dry 4,977.6200000(Square Meter ) 0.4977620
4 23 Private Dry 311.1000000(Square Meter ) 0.0311100
Total 14,790.7600 1.4791
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-HYDERABAD/NH-167/DEO-JAD/LA/2017/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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