Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the national highway development.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): The agency responsible for the development, maintenance, and management of national highways.
District Revenue Officer (DRO), Kurukshetra: The Competent Authority responsible for hearing and resolving objections related to the land acquisition.
National Highways Act, 1956: The legal framework under which the land acquisition is being carried out. Specifically, Section 3A(1) and Section 3C are relevant.
NH152G: The specific national highway stretch for which the land acquisition is being undertaken (Km 0+000 to Km 22+850 in Kurukshetra district, Haryana).
Central Government: The governing authority responsible for declaring the intention to acquire land for the national highway project.