Publication of notification under Section 3a

## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Bharatmala Pariyojna LOT 07 Adalwari-Manikpur Section, NH (Yet to be Assigned) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a new government policy notification regarding land acquisition for the construction, widening, and four-laning of a section of National Highway (NH) under the Bharatmala Pariyojna LOT 07 Adalwari-Manikpur project in Bihar. The notification authorizes specific officers as competent authorities to perform functions related to land acquisition for a designated stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 33.02. The core purpose is to facilitate the execution of the infrastructure project by legally enabling land acquisition. Key findings include the designation of competent authorities in specific districts and villages along the planned route. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification S.O. 2271(E), published on June 11, 2021, concerning land acquisition for the Bharatmala Pariyojna LOT 07 Adalwari-Manikpur section of a National Highway (NH) yet to be assigned a number in the State of Bihar. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This is a *new* policy notification. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to authorize specific officers as competent authorities for the purpose of land acquisition for the identified stretch of highway. This is explicitly stated as being "in exercise of powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956)." The underlying objective is to facilitate the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the designated highway section. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need for land acquisition to facilitate the Bharatmala Pariyojna, a large-scale highway development project. The implicit problem is the lack of authorized entities to legally acquire land required for the construction, widening, and improvement of the specific highway section. Without this authorization, the project would be significantly delayed. The text shows that this is land for the construction, widening and for lanning of the highway. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **New Policy:** The notification establishes the following key provisions: * **Authorization of Competent Authorities:** It authorizes specific officers, as listed in the Schedule, to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to land acquisition. * **Geographic Scope:** The authorization applies to a specific stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 33.02 of the Bharatmala Pariyojna LOT 07 Adalwari-Manikpur section. * **Project Purpose:** The land acquisition is for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the NH. * **Specific Locations:** The Schedule lists the villages, Taluks/Mandals, Districts (Vaishali and Saran), and the State (Bihar) where the land acquisition will occur. The schedule lists 5 villages in Vaishali district and 6 in Saran district. * **Name of Competent Authority:** The schedule clearly lists "Land Acquisition Officer" for both Vaishali and Saran districts, and their specific stretches of land that they are reponsible for acquiring. 15.7 KM LAND is for the officer in Vaishali, and Saran is to acquire another 15.7KM of land. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders include: * **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land within the identified stretch from Km. 0 to Km. 33.02 of the highway project. * **Residents:** Individuals residing in the villages listed in the Schedule. * **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):** As the implementing agency for the Bharatmala Pariyojna. * **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:** The issuing authority for the notification. * **Construction Companies:** Those contracted to build, widen, and maintain the highway. * **Local Government Authorities:** Particularly in Vaishali and Saran districts, Bihar. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) and the listed "Land Acquisition Officer" in Vaishali and Saran districts. NHAI is implicitly involved as the project implementing agency, referenced in the F. No. tag. * **Timelines or procedures specified:** The notification takes effect "from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette." The policy sets the policy of how land acquisition will take place but does not include timelines or procedures for land acquisition or payment of remuneration. * The filing number on the bottm of the policy indicates that this has to do with Motihari-Bharatmala LOT07LA **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **New Policy:** The intended outcomes include: * **Expedited Land Acquisition:** Streamlining the process of land acquisition by clearly designating competent authorities. * **Progress of Highway Project:** Facilitating the timely construction, widening, and improvement of the designated highway section. * **Improved Infrastructure:** Contributing to better transportation infrastructure and connectivity in the region. * **Regional Development:** Stimulating economic activity and development in the areas served by the improved highway. **9. Conclusion:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways notification is a crucial step in enabling the land acquisition process for the Bharatmala Pariyojna LOT 07 Adalwari-Manikpur section. By authorizing competent authorities and defining the geographic scope, the notification aims to facilitate the progress of this important infrastructure project, ultimately contributing to improved transportation and regional development in Bihar. This policy helps the Land Acquisition Officers of Vaishali and Saran acquire the 15.7 KM of land required for the Bharatmala Pariyojna LOT 07 Adalwari-Manikpur.

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