## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 148AE Expansion in Delhi
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, published on February 9, 2022. This notification declares the intention to acquire land in South Delhi for the building, widening (four-lane with paved shoulder), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway (NH) 148AE. The core purpose is to facilitate infrastructure development by acquiring necessary land. Key findings include specific land plots identified for acquisition, a process for objections from landowners, and the delegation of authority to the Additional District Magistrate of South Delhi.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a government notification regarding land acquisition for the expansion of National Highway 148AE in South Delhi. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative specifically related to land acquisition for the NH148AE project, rather than an amendment to an existing, broader policy.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to acquire land for:
* Building
* Widening (specifically to a four-lane configuration with paved shoulders)
* Maintenance
* Management
* Operation of NH148AE
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification suggests a need to improve or expand the existing NH148AE infrastructure. The stated purpose of widening the road to four lanes with paved shoulders implies a desire to increase traffic capacity, improve road safety, and potentially stimulate economic activity in the region. The need for maintenance, management, and operation suggests a desire for the continued efficient operation of the highway.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy regarding land acquisition. Therefore, the key provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The notification formally declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for the stated purpose.
* **Land Identification:** The notification includes a schedule detailing specific survey plot numbers, types of land (private agriculture and government rasta), nature of land and area of the land to be acquired.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the notification's publication date (February 9, 2022) to object to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** The Additional District Magistrate of South Delhi is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and adjudicate objections.
* **Hearing and Enquiry:** The Competent Authority must provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard and may conduct further inquiries as deemed necessary.
* **Final Order:** The Competent Authority's decision to allow or disallow objections is final.
* **Access to Information:** Land plans and other relevant details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include:
* **Landowners:** Particularly those owning land within the specified survey plot numbers listed in the schedule, located in the Mehrauli village in South Delhi.
* **Residents and Businesses:** Individuals and businesses located along the NH148AE corridor who may be affected by construction or changes in traffic patterns.
* **Agricultural Sector:** The policy directly impacts private agriculture lands
* **Government Agencies:** The local Delhi government will be indirectly affected
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Central Government)
* Additional District Magistrate, South Delhi (Competent Authority)
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* 21-day period for landowners to submit objections.
* The Competent Authority is responsible for hearing objections, conducting inquiries, and issuing orders.
* The notification does not explicitly outline the timeline for compensation or resettlement.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes and likely impacts of this land acquisition notification are:
* **Highway Expansion:** Facilitation of the NH148AE expansion project, leading to improved infrastructure.
* **Increased Traffic Capacity:** The widening to four lanes should increase traffic flow and reduce congestion.
* **Improved Road Safety:** Paved shoulders and improved road design could enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians.
* **Economic Development:** Improved transportation infrastructure can support economic activity and development in the surrounding areas.
* **Land Acquisition Impact:** The acquisition will displace some landowners and potentially disrupt existing agricultural activities.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a key step in the expansion of National Highway 148AE. It establishes the framework for land acquisition, including a process for landowners to voice their concerns. Successful implementation of this notification will be crucial for facilitating the highway expansion project and achieving its intended benefits, while also requiring careful attention to the rights and concerns of affected landowners.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that grants powers for acquiring land for National Highways.
NH148AE: National Highway 148AE; The land is required for building wideningfour lane with paved shoulder etc.,, maintenance, management and operation of this highway.
Shvimurti: A location near National Highway 148AE.
Nalsen Mandela Road: A road section near National Highway 148AE.
South Delhi: A district in the state of Delhi.
DELHI: A state in India.
Additional District Magistrate south Delhi: Competent Authority for addressing the land acquisition objections.
Mehrauli: A Taluk and Village in the district of South Delhi, state of DELHI.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: Governmental Ministry responsible for the notification
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
सी.जी.-डी.एxलx.x-GअID.-H0x9x0x 22022-233240
CG-DLxx-xEG-I0D9E0x2x2x0 22-233240
असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 506] नई दिल्ली, बुधवार, फरवरी 9, 2022/माघ 20, 1943
No. 506] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022/MAGHA 20, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 9 फरवरी, 2022
का.आ. 525(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसमें इसके पश्चात्
उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान हो
िाने के पश्चात ् दक दिल्ली राज्य के िजिणी दिल्ली जिले म ेंएन.एच. 148एई के जडिाइन दक.मी. 0.00 स े दक.मी. 4.600
(एनएच 148एई जिवमूर्तग के जनकट स े नाल्सेन मण्डेला रोड खण्ड) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर
सजहत 4-लेन का बनाना आदि), अनरु िण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजित ह ै जिसका
संजिप्त वणगन नीच ेअनुसूची म ें दिया 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 दिन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सिम प्राजधकारी, अर्ागत ् अपर जिला मजिस्ट्रेट िजिणी दिल्ली को जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्तुत की
िाएगी और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजर्त दकए िाएंग े और सिम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी
जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुन े िाने का अवसर िेगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तर्ा ऐसी और िााँच करन े के
पश्चात,् यदि कोई हो, जिसे सिम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आिेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या
अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा ।
844 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सिम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आिेि अंजतम
होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अंतगगत आन े वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सिम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें उपलब्ध ह ैं
और उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीिण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
अनसु चू ी
दिल्ली राज्य के िजिणी दिल्ली जिल ेम ेंएन.एच. 148एई के दक.मी. 0.00 स ेदक.मी. 4.600 (एनएच 148एई जिवमर्ू त ग
के जनकट स ेनाल्सने मण्डेला रोड खण्ड) के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अर्वा संरचना सजहत भूजम का
संजिप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: दिल्ली जिल ेका नाम: साउर्
क्रजमक सख्ं या सविे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का ित्रे फल भूजम का ित्रे फल
(स्ट्र्ानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: महे रौली
गावं का नाम: महे रौली
1 102 Min जनिी कृजष 1.0996000(हक्े टेयर ) 1.0996000
2 108 Min सरकारी रास्ट्ता 0.7181000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.7181000
3 12// 1 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0328000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0328000
4 12// 10/1 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0626000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0626000
5 12// 10/2 Min जनिी कृजष 0.2335000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2335000
6 12// 11 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0426000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0426000
7 12// 2/1 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0366000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0366000
8 12// 2/2 Min जनिी कृजष 0.2726000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2726000
9 12// 3 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0261000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0261000
10 12// 9 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0661000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0661000
11 13// 11 Min जनिी कृजष 0.1164000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1164000
12 13// 12/1 Min जनिी कृजष 0.1144000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1144000
13 13// 12/2 Min जनिी कृजष 0.1195000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1195000
14 13// 13/1 Min जनिी कृजष 0.1369000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1369000
15 13// 13/2 Min जनिी कृजष 0.1032000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1032000
16 13// 14 Min जनिी कृजष 0.2954000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2954000
17 13// 15 जनिी कृजष 0.3372000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3372000
18 13// 27 जनिी कृजष 0.0211000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0211000[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
19 13// 6 Min जनिी कृजष 0.1016000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1016000
20 14// 11 जनिी कृजष 0.1939000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1939000
21 14// 12 जनिी कृजष 0.1265000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1265000
22 14// 13 जनिी कृजष 0.1012000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1012000
23 14// 14 जनिी कृजष 0.0759000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0759000
24 14// 15 जनिी कृजष 0.0506000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0506000
25 15// 12 जनिी कृजष 0.3583000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3583000
26 15// 13 जनिी कृजष 0.3372000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3372000
27 15// 14/1 जनिी कृजष 0.2740000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2740000
28 15// 14/2 जनिी कृजष 0.0506000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0506000
29 15// 15 जनिी कृजष 0.2951000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2951000
30 15// 7/2 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0137000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0137000
31 15// 8 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0169000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0169000
32 15// 9/3 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0173000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0173000
33 1586 Min सरकारी रास्ट्ता 0.0126000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0126000
34 1587 Min सरकारी रास्ट्ता 0.0093000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0093000
35 1588 Min सरकारी रास्ट्ता 0.0161000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0161000
36 4// 13 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0564000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0564000
37 4// 14/1 Min जनिी कृजष 0.1690000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1690000
38 4// 17 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0950000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0950000
39 4// 18 Min जनिी कृजष 0.2095000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2095000
40 4// 22 Min जनिी कृजष 0.0967000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0967000
41 4// 23 Min जनिी कृजष 0.2597000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2597000
42 4// 26 जनिी कृजष 0.0211000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0211000
कुल 6.7929 6.7929
[फा. सं. PIU/DWE/20/02/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th February, 2022
S.O. 525(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 lane with paved shoulder etc.,), maintenance, management and operation of NH-148AE in the
stretch of land from Km. 0.00 to Km. 4.600 (NH 148AE near Shvimurti to Nalsen Mandela Road section) in the
district South Delhi in the state of DELHI, 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, Additional District Magistrate south
Delhi 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 NH-148AE in the stretch of land
from Km. 0.00 to Km. 4.600 (NH 148AE near Shvimurti to Nalsen Mandela Road section) in the district South
Delhi in the state of DELHI.
State: DELHI District: SOUTH
Sl. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Mehrauli
Village: Mehrauli
1 102 Min Private Agriculture 1.0996000(Hectare ) 1.0996000
2 108 Min Government Rasta 0.7181000(Hectare ) 0.7181000
3 12// 1 Min Private Agriculture 0.0328000(Hectare ) 0.0328000
4 12// 10/1 Min Private Agriculture 0.0626000(Hectare ) 0.0626000
5 12// 10/2 Min Private Agriculture 0.2335000(Hectare ) 0.2335000
6 12// 11 Min Private Agriculture 0.0426000(Hectare ) 0.0426000
7 12// 2/1 Min Private Agriculture 0.0366000(Hectare ) 0.0366000
8 12// 2/2 Min Private Agriculture 0.2726000(Hectare ) 0.2726000
9 12// 3 Min Private Agriculture 0.0261000(Hectare ) 0.0261000
10 12// 9 Min Private Agriculture 0.0661000(Hectare ) 0.0661000
11 13// 11 Min Private Agriculture 0.1164000(Hectare ) 0.1164000
12 13// 12/1 Min Private Agriculture 0.1144000(Hectare ) 0.1144000
13 13// 12/2 Min Private Agriculture 0.1195000(Hectare ) 0.1195000
14 13// 13/1 Min Private Agriculture 0.1369000(Hectare ) 0.1369000
15 13// 13/2 Min Private Agriculture 0.1032000(Hectare ) 0.1032000
16 13// 14 Min Private Agriculture 0.2954000(Hectare ) 0.2954000[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
17 13// 15 Private Agriculture 0.3372000(Hectare ) 0.3372000
18 13// 27 Private Agriculture 0.0211000(Hectare ) 0.0211000
19 13// 6 Min Private Agriculture 0.1016000(Hectare ) 0.1016000
20 14// 11 Private Agriculture 0.1939000(Hectare ) 0.1939000
21 14// 12 Private Agriculture 0.1265000(Hectare ) 0.1265000
22 14// 13 Private Agriculture 0.1012000(Hectare ) 0.1012000
23 14// 14 Private Agriculture 0.0759000(Hectare ) 0.0759000
24 14// 15 Private Agriculture 0.0506000(Hectare ) 0.0506000
25 15// 12 Private Agriculture 0.3583000(Hectare ) 0.3583000
26 15// 13 Private Agriculture 0.3372000(Hectare ) 0.3372000
27 15// 14/1 Private Agriculture 0.2740000(Hectare ) 0.2740000
28 15// 14/2 Private Agriculture 0.0506000(Hectare ) 0.0506000
29 15// 15 Private Agriculture 0.2951000(Hectare ) 0.2951000
30 15// 7/2 Min Private Agriculture 0.0137000(Hectare ) 0.0137000
31 15// 8 Min Private Agriculture 0.0169000(Hectare ) 0.0169000
32 15// 9/3 Min Private Agriculture 0.0173000(Hectare ) 0.0173000
33 1586 Min Government Rasta 0.0126000(Hectare ) 0.0126000
34 1587 Min Government Rasta 0.0093000(Hectare ) 0.0093000
35 1588 Min Government Rasta 0.0161000(Hectare ) 0.0161000
36 4// 13 Min Private Agriculture 0.0564000(Hectare ) 0.0564000
37 4// 14/1 Min Private Agriculture 0.1690000(Hectare ) 0.1690000
38 4// 17 Min Private Agriculture 0.0950000(Hectare ) 0.0950000
39 4// 18 Min Private Agriculture 0.2095000(Hectare ) 0.2095000
40 4// 22 Min Private Agriculture 0.0967000(Hectare ) 0.0967000
41 4// 23 Min Private Agriculture 0.2597000(Hectare ) 0.2597000
42 4// 26 Private Agriculture 0.0211000(Hectare ) 0.0211000
Total 6.7929 6.7929
[F. No. PIU/DWE/20/02/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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