## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway NH1 in Jammu & Kashmir
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding land acquisition for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. NH1 in the Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri Road Section 1A, specifically between Km. 16500 and 17400 in the district of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specific parcels of land and outlines procedures for objections from landowners. The key finding is that this notification initiates the land acquisition process for infrastructure development on NH1, directly affecting landowners in the specified area.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways concerning land acquisition for National Highway NH1 in Jammu & Kashmir. This analysis is based solely on the information provided in the attached policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This appears to be a new policy initiative related to land acquisition under the existing National Highways Act, 1956, rather than an amendment to a specific existing policy.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to acquire land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. NH1 between Km 16500 and Km 17400 in the specified region.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Likely Problem/Issue Addressed:** The notification suggests a need to improve the existing National Highway No. NH1 infrastructure. The policy addresses the land acquisition requirement that is a necessary precursor for infrastructure development such as building, widening or improved maintenance of this highway stretch.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy initiation regarding land acquisition, the key provisions include:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the stated purpose.
* **Land Identification:** Specific parcels of land are identified by survey number, plot number, type of land, nature of land, and area (in Hectares) within the Taluk of Shalteng and Village of Rambeergarh Partabgarh.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals interested in the identified land have twenty-one days from the date of the notification's publication to object to the land's use.
* **Competent Authority:** The Deputy Commissioner Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer Srinagar, District Srinagar, is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and process objections.
* **Hearing and Resolution:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard and will make a final order either allowing or disallowing the objections.
* **Access to Information:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners within the stretch of land from Km. 16500 to Km. 17400 of National Highway NH1 in the district of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
* Residents and businesses reliant on National Highway NH1 in the specified region.
* The Deputy Commissioner Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer Srinagar, District Srinagar, as the Competent Authority.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the overall responsible body. The Deputy Commissioner Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer Srinagar, District Srinagar, is responsible for managing the objection process and land acquisition.
* **Timelines:** Interested parties have 21 days from the publication of the notification to submit objections.
* **Procedures:** The procedure involves submitting written objections to the Competent Authority, a hearing for objectors, and a final order from the Competent Authority either allowing or disallowing the objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy initiative are:
* Successful acquisition of land for the improvement and expansion of National Highway NH1.
* Enhanced infrastructure leading to better connectivity and transportation efficiency.
* Potential economic benefits resulting from improved transportation infrastructure.
* Potential displacement and/or compensation to affected landowners.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the initial steps for land acquisition for the development of National Highway NH1 in Jammu & Kashmir. It establishes a clear process for stakeholders to voice objections, ensuring a degree of due process. The successful implementation of this notification is crucial for the timely execution of infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and driving economic growth in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Act of Indian Parliament under which land acquisition is being carried out.
Central Government: The governing authority responsible for the land acquisition.
NH1: National Highway number 1, the road for which land is being acquired.
Srinagar: District in Jammu and Kashmir (UT) where the land acquisition is taking place.
JAMMU KASHMIRUT: Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the region where the land acquisition is taking place.
Deputy Commissioner Revenue and Land Acquisition Officer Srinagar: Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Shalteng: Taluk (sub-division of a district) in Srinagar district.
Rambeergarh Partabgarh: Village in Shalteng Taluk where land is being acquired.
New Delhi: Location of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: Government ministry issuing the notification.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 307] नई ददल्ली, सोमवार, िनवरी 24, 2022/माघ 4, 1943
No. 307] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022/ MAGHA 4, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 24 िनवरी, 2022
का.आ. 315(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसमें इसके पश्चात ्
उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान हो
िाने के पश्चात ् दक िम्मू एंड कश्मीर राज्य के श्रीनगर जिले म ेंराष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग संख्या NH-1 के
दक.मी. 16+500 स1े 7+400 दक.मी. तक श्रीनगर-बारामूला-उरी मागग (सेक्िन-1A) का जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/चार-लेन का
बनाने आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्ध और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े
अनुसूची म ें ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करने के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3 ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख से इक्कीस ददन के भीतर आक्षेप
कर सकेगा ।
ऐसा प्रत्येक आक्षेप सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् जडप्टी कजमश्नर (रािस्ट्व) एव ं भूजम अजधग्रहण अजधकारी, श्रीनगर,
जिला श्रीनगर, को जलजखत रूप म ें दकया िाएगा और उसमें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंगे और सक्षम प्राजधकारी,
आक्षेपकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप में या दकसी जवजध व्यवसायी द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर देगा और ऐसे आक्षेपों की सुनवाई के
पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदद कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा या
तो आक्षेपों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा ।
470 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3 ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई आदेि अंजतम
होगा; और
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 ी
िम्म ू एंड कश्मीर राज्य के जिल े श्रीनगर म ेंराष्ट्रीय रािमागग संख्या NH-1 के दक.मी. 16+500 स े 17+400
दक.मी. तक श्रीनगर-बारामूला-उरी मागग (सेक्िन-1A) के जनमागण के जलए भू खण्ड अिगन की िाने वाली संरचना रजहत
अथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण |
राज्य का नाम: िम्म ूऔर कश्मीर जिल ेका नाम: श्रीनगर
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भजू म का प्रकार भजू म की प्रकृजत भजू म का क्षत्रे फल भजू म का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हेक्टेयर)
तालुक का नाम: िालटेन्द्ग
गावं का नाम: रमबीरगढ़ परताबगढ
1 1651 सरकारी बंिरी क़दीम तूत ज़ार 0.0382000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0382000
2 1652 सरकारी बंिरी क़दीम तूत ज़ार 0.0139000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0139000
3 1653 सरकारी बंिरी क़दीम तूत ज़ार 0.0095000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0095000
4 1655 सरकारी बंिरी क़दीम तूत ज़ार 0.0988000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0988000
5 1656 सरकारी बंिरी क़दीम तूत ज़ार 0.1617000(हक्े टेयर) 0.1617000
6 1658 सरकारी बंिरी कदीम तूत ज़ार 0.0170000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0170000
7 1664 सरकारी बंिरी कदीम तूत ज़ार 0.0180000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0180000
8 1665 सरकारी बंिरी कदीम तूत ज़ार 0.0603000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0603000
9 1666 सरकारी बंिरी कदीम तूत ज़ार 0.1403000(हक्े टेयर) 0.1403000
10 1684 सरकारी बंिरी क़दीम तूत ज़ार 0.0830000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0830000
11 1689 सरकारी बंिरी कदीम तूत ज़ार 0.0213000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0213000
12 1690 सरकारी बंिरी कदीम तूत ज़ार 0.0170000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0170000
13 1691 सरकारी बंिरी कदीम तूत ज़ार 0.0056000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0056000
14 1692 सरकारी गैर् मुमदकन खंडक 0.3942000(हक्े टेयर) 0.3942000
15 1693 सरकारी गैर् मुमदकन सड़क 1.0436000(हक्े टेयर) 1.0436000
16 1694 सरकारी गैर् मुमदकन खंडक 0.7886000(हक्े टेयर) 0.7886000
कुल 2.9110 2.9110
[फा. सं. 1/3A1]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 24th January, 2022
S.O. 315(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National Highways
Act,1956 (48 of 1956) (hereafter 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/4 laning devided carriage Way), maintenance, management and operation of National Highway
no. NH-1 in the stretch of land from Km. 16+500 to 17+400 Km. Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri Road (Section-1A) in
the district of Srinagar, in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR(UT) 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, the Deputy Commissioner
(Revenue) and Land Acquisition Officer Srinagar, District Srinagar, 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 nitification are available and can be inspected
by 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 within the stretch of land from
Km. 16+500 to Km. 17+400 Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri Road (Section-1A) of the National Highway NH-1 in the
district of Srinagar in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR(UT)
State: JAMMU & KASHMIR District: SRINAGAR
Sl. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Shalteng
Village: Rambeergarh Partabgarh
1 1651 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0382000(Hectare ) 0.0382000
2 1652 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0139000(Hectare ) 0.0139000
3 1653 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0095000(Hectare ) 0.0095000
4 1655 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0988000(Hectare ) 0.0988000
5 1656 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.1617000(Hectare ) 0.1617000
6 1658 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0170000(Hectare ) 0.0170000
7 1664 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0180000(Hectare ) 0.0180000
8 1665 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0603000(Hectare ) 0.0603000
9 1666 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.1403000(Hectare ) 0.1403000
10 1684 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0830000(Hectare ) 0.0830000
11 1689 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0213000(Hectare ) 0.0213000
12 1690 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0170000(Hectare ) 0.0170000
13 1691 Government Banjri Qadeem Toot Zar 0.0056000(Hectare ) 0.0056000
14 1692 Government Gair Mumkin Khandak 0.3942000(Hectare ) 0.3942000
15 1693 Government Gair Mumkin Sadak 1.0436000(Hectare ) 1.04360004 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
16 1694 Government Gair Mumkin Khandak 0.7886000(Hectare ) 0.7886000
Total 2.9110 2.9110
[F. No. 1/3A1]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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