## Policy Analysis Report: Notification Regarding Land Acquisition for National Highway Development in Karnataka
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding the acquisition of land in the state of Karnataka for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, managing, and operating a section of National Highway (Bellary-Moka KNAP Border EC20). The core purpose is to acquire land for highway development between Km. 0.00 to Km. 34.017. Key findings include a declaration of intent to acquire specific land parcels, a process for affected parties to raise objections, and details regarding the land to be acquired.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide information about a specific government notification concerning land acquisition for the Bellary-Moka KNAP Border EC20 National Highway project in Karnataka, based solely on the provided text. This report does not contain information beyond that included in the text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This appears to be a new policy initiative or a significant phase in an existing highway development project rather than an amendment, as the text focuses on initial land acquisition.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective is to acquire land for the building, widening (including two-lane with paved shoulder and four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of the Bellary-Moka KNAP Border EC20 highway stretch from Km 0.00 to Km 34.017 in the Ballari district of Karnataka.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Likely Problem/Issue Addressed:** Based on the stated objective, this policy addresses the need for improved road infrastructure to support transportation, connectivity, and economic development in the Ballari district of Karnataka. The construction, widening, maintenance, and management of the highway are likely intended to alleviate traffic congestion, improve road safety, and facilitate trade and commerce.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Main Components and Actions Mandated:**
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land described in the schedule for the specified highway project.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals interested in the land have 21 days from the notification's publication date to object to the land's use for the project.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer, NHAI Bellary.
* **Hearing of Objections:** The Competent Authority must provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner, and will then either allow or disallow the objections.
* **Finality of Decision:** The Competent Authority's order on the objections is final.
* **Land Details Availability:** Land plans and other details related to the acquisition are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
* **Land Description:** The notification includes a schedule with a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, and area in both square meters and hectares for specific villages.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* Landowners and individuals with interests in the land parcels identified in the schedule within the Ballari district, specifically in the villages of Veni Veerapura in the Kurugodu Taluk.
* Residents and businesses that rely on the existing roadways that may be affected by this construction and development.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (issuing authority)
* National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
* Special Land Acquisition Officer, NHAI Bellary (Competent Authority)
* **Timelines and Procedures:**
* 21-day objection period from the date of the notification's publication.
* The Special Land Acquisition Officer, NHAI Bellary, is responsible for receiving and processing objections.
* Opportunity for objectors to be heard in person or through legal representation.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **Likely Intended Outcomes:**
* Efficient acquisition of land required for the highway project.
* Resolution of objections through a structured and fair process.
* Commencement of construction, widening, maintenance, and operation activities on the highway stretch.
* Improved transportation infrastructure in the Ballari district.
* Improved connectivity and economic development in the region.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the government's intention to acquire land for the Bellary-Moka KNAP Border EC20 National Highway project in Karnataka. It establishes a process for affected parties to raise objections and provides details regarding the land to be acquired. This initiative is significant for improving transportation infrastructure, connectivity, and economic development in the region. The effective implementation of this policy and fair handling of objections are crucial for the project's success.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Indian legislation regarding national highways referred to in the notification.
Central Government: The government entity exercising powers under the National Highways Act, 1956.
BellaryMoka KNAP Border EC20: A road construction project between Bellary and Moka. KNAP Border EC20.
BALLARI, KARNATAKA: District and state where land acquisition is taking place for the highway project.
Special Land Acquisition Officer, NHAI Bellary: Competent Authority for addressing objections related to the land acquisition process.
Kurugodu: Taluk (a type of administrative division) where the land acquisition is taking place.
Veni Veerapura: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Rajesh Gupta: Director at Ministry of Road Transport and Highways who issued the notification
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for road transport and highway infrastructure.
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स.ं 4395] नई ददल्ली, मगं लवार, नवम् बर 16, 2021/कार्ततक 25, 1943
No. 4395] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021/KARTIKA 25, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 16 नवम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 4761(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके पश्चात्
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 कनागटक राज्य के बल्लारी जिले म ें बल्े लारी - मोका -कण/आप बॉडगर (EC-20) के दक.मी. 0.00 स े
दक.मी.34.017 तक के भ-ू 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 अनुसूची म ें ददया गया ह,ै
ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करन े के अपने 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 ् जविेष भूजम अजधग्रहण अजधकारी, एनएचएआई बेल्लारी H NO-
158/स 25th वाडग अपोजिट L.C.C. कॉलोनी बेल्लारी राज्य कनागटक को जलजखत रूप मे प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और उसम ें
उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर
द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर दगे ा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िााँच करने के पश्चात,् यदद कोई
6631 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझ,े आदेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननुज्ञात 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 आन े 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 ी
कनाटग क राज्य के बल्लारी जिल ेम ेंबल्े लारी - मोका -कण/आप बॉडगर (EC-20) के दक.मी. 0.00 स ेदक.मी.34.017 के जलए
अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का सजं क्षप्त 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 फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: कुरूगोद ु
गावं का नाम: वणे ी वीरपरु ा
1 338 सरकारी िुष्क 3,009.5860000(वगग मीटर) 0.3009590
2 339 सरकारी(सड़क) िुष्क 2,293.8590000(वगग मीटर) 0.2293860
3 341 सरकारी िुष्क 2,559.8400000(वगग मीटर) 0.2559840
कुल 7,863.2850 0.7863
[फा. सं. NHAI/LA/RO-BNG/KNT/HOSPET/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th November, 2021
S.O. 4761(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 of Bellary-Moka-
KN/AP Border (EC20) in the stretch of land from Km. 0.00 to Km. 34.017 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 at H.No.158C, 25th ward, LLC Colony, Cantonment, Bellary, District Bellary, Karnataka 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.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 Bellary -Moka - KN/AP Border
(EC20) in the stretch of land from Km 0.00 to Km 34.017 in the district of BALLARI in the state of
KARNATAKA.
State: KARNATAKA District: BALLARI
Sl.No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Kurugodu
Village: Veni Veerapura
1 338 Government Dry 3,009.5860000(Square Meter) 0.3009590
2 339 Government(ROAD) Dry 2,293.8590000(Square Meter) 0.2293860
3 341 Government Dry 2,559.8400000(Square Meter) 0.2559840
Total 7,863.2850 0.7863
[F. No. NHAI/LA/RO-BNG/KNT/HOSPET/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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