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**Report on Land Acquisition for National Highway No. 3 Widening in Maharashtra**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land in the Nashik district of Maharashtra for the purpose of widening and maintaining National Highway No. 3. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels and outlines the process for affected individuals to raise objections. The key finding is the detailed listing of land plots targeted for acquisition and the stipulated timeframe for filing objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of a notification published in the Gazette of India concerning land acquisition for the widening and maintenance of National Highway No. 3 in the state of Maharashtra. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and aims to inform affected parties about the intended acquisition and their rights.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire land for "ROB, building widening four laning, including by passes etc. maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No. 3" between Km. 440.000 and Km. 470.800 in the Vadape Gonde Dumala Section of Nashik district, Maharashtra. The overarching objective is the improvement of national highway infrastructure.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need to improve and maintain the National Highway No. 3. Given the reference to "widening four laning, including by passes etc.", it can be inferred that the current highway infrastructure is deemed inadequate, likely due to increased traffic volume or safety concerns. The land acquisition is necessary to facilitate these improvements.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is a new policy regarding land acquisition for a specific project.
* **Land Acquisition Declaration:** The core provision is the declaration of intent to acquire specific parcels of land.
* **Right to Object:** The notification provides individuals with an interest in the land the right to object to the acquisition within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* **Objection Procedure:** The process for objecting is clearly laid out: objections must be in writing, submitted to the Special Land Acquisition Officer NH, Nashik, and must state the grounds for the objection. Objectors have the opportunity to be heard.
* **Finality of Decision:** The Competent Authority's order regarding the objections is final.
* **Land Details Availability:** Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
* **Land Details:** Specific plot numbers and hectares being acquired.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is landowners and any individuals with an interest in the land parcels listed in the schedule. These stakeholders reside in the villages of Mundegaon, Khambale and Titoli in the Igatpuri Taluk, Nashik District of Maharashtra, specifically those whose land falls within the specified kilometer range of National Highway No. 3. Other stakeholders include the residents and businesses that use National Highway No.3.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency. The Special Land Acquisition Officer NH, Nashik, is the competent authority responsible for handling objections and providing access to land details.
* **Timeline:** A clear timeline is specified: interested persons have 21 days from the date of publication to file objections.
* **Procedure:** The procedure includes notification, objection submission, hearing of objections, and a final order by the Competent Authority.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is the successful acquisition of land required for widening and improving National Highway No. 3. The improvements are expected to enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion, and potentially improve road safety. The impact on landowners will be significant, involving the loss of land, although compensation should be provided according to the National Highways Act, 1956.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the government's intention to acquire land for the vital infrastructure project of widening and improving National Highway No. 3 in Maharashtra. It is crucial for affected landowners to understand their rights and the procedures for raising objections within the stipulated timeframe. This policy is a step toward improving national infrastructure, while also requiring careful attention to the rights and concerns of those directly impacted by the land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
INDIA: Country issuing the Gazette
NEW DELHI: Location of publication, also likely the location of the Ministry
MAY 26, 2025: Date of publication of the notification
JYAISTHA 5, 1947: Date of publication according to the Indian national calendar
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: Title of the official government publication
PART IISEC. 3ii: Section of The Gazette of India
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: Issuing Authority for the notification
National Highways Act, 1956: Act under which the powers are conferred, cited as 48 of 1956
Central Government: The government body exercising the powers conferred by the National Highways Act, 1956
ROB: Likely refers to Road Over Bridge, a purpose for land acquisition
National Highway No. 3: The highway number for which land acquisition is intended
Km.440.000 to Km.470.800: Stretch of land (kilometer range) along National Highway No. 3 for which land is to be acquired
Vadape Gonde Dumala Section: Section name of National Highway No. 3
Nashik: District where the land acquisition is taking place
Maharashtra: State where the land acquisition is taking place
Official Gazette: The official publication in which the notification is published
Special Land Acquisition Officer NH, Nashik: Competent authority to whom objections can be made
MAHARASHTRA: State where the land acquisition is taking place
NASHIK: District where the land acquisition is taking place
Igatpuri: Taluk (subdivision of a district) where land acquisition is taking place.
Mundegaon: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Khambale: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Titoli: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
SHAIKH AMINKHAN: Director, likely of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Location of the printing press
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Publisher of the Gazette of India
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2274] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, मई 26, 2025/ज्य ष्े ठ 5, 1947
No. 2274] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025/JYAISTHA 5, 1947
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 26 मई, 2025
का.आ. 2328(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा उक की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक महाराष्ट्र राज्य के नाजसक जिले म ें राष्ट्रीय महामागग क्र. 3 के 440.000 दक.मी. स े 470.800 दक.मी.
तक के भू-खण्ड (वडप े गोंि े िमु ाला सेक्िन) के जनमागण रेल ओवर जिि (4-लने का बनाना, बाइपास सजहत आदि),
अनुरक्षण, प्रबंध और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भजू म अपेजक्षत ह,ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची म ें दिया
गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करने के अपने आिय की घोषणा करती ह;ै
कोई व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा उग 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 आक्षेप
कर सकेगा:
ऐसा प्रत्येक आक्षेप सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अर्ागत् जविेष भूजम अिगन अजधकारी (रा.रा.) नाजिक को जलजखत रूप म ें
दकया िाएगा और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजर्त दकए िाएगं े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आक्षपे कताग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या
दकसी जवजध व्यवसायी द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर िगे ा और ऐसे आक्षेपों की सुनवाई के पश्चात् तर्ा ऐसी और िााँच करन े के
3423 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
पश्चात,् यदि कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आिेि द्वारा या तो आक्षेपों को अनज्ञु ात कर सकेगा या
अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा:
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा उग की उपधारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई आिेि अंजतम
होगा;
इस अजधसूचना के अतं गतग आने वाली भूजम के भूरेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैंऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह।ै
अनसु चू ी
महाराष्ट्र राज्य के नाजसक जिल ेम ें राष्ट्रीय महामागग क्र.3 के 440.000 दक.मी. स े 470.800 दक.मी. तक (वडपे-गोंिे िमु ाला
सेक्िन) के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली सरचना रजहत अर्वा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: महाराष्ट्र जिल ेका नाम: नाजसक
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
सख्ं या (स्ट्र्ानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
1 2 3 4 5 6
तालकु का नाम: इगतपरु ी
गावं का नाम: मडुं ेगावं
1 459 Pt. सरकारी िुष्क 0.18 (हक्े टेयर) 0.18
2 462 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.035 (हक्े टेयर) 0.035
3 477 Pt. सरकारी िुष्क 0.015 (हक्े टेयर) 0.015
गावं का नाम: खबं ाल े
4 669 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.06 (हक्े टेयर) 0.06
5 677 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.015 (हक्े टेयर) 0.015
6 683 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.02 (हक्े टेयर) 0.02
7 684 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.04 (हक्े टेयर) 0.04
8 685 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.01 (हक्े टेयर) 0.01
9 686 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.03 (हक्े टेयर) 0.03
गावं का नाम: रटटोली
10 291 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.06 (हक्े टेयर) 0.06
11 293 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.04 (हक्े टेयर) 0.04
12 294 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.06 (हक्े टेयर) 0.06[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
13 376 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.012 (हक्े टेयर) 0.012
14 418 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.07 (हक्े टेयर) 0.07
15 422 Pt. जनिी िुष्क 0.01 (हक्े टेयर) 0.01
Total 0.657
[फा. स. ं NHAI/BOT/11019/1/2003/3A]
िेख अमीनखान, जनििे क
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th May, 2025
S.O. 2328(E).—In exercise of the 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 ROB, building (widening/four laning, including by passes etc.) maintenance, management and operation of
National Highway No. 3 in the stretch of land from Km.440.000 to Km.470.800 (Vadape- Gonde Dumala Section) in
the district of Nashik in the state of Maharashtra, 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 the section (1) of
section 3C of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the competent authority namely, Special Land Acquisition Officer
(NH), Nashik, 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 legal practitioner, and may, after hearing all such objections and
after making such further enquiry, if any, as the competent authority thinks necessary, by orders, 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 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 within the stretch of land from
Km. 440/000 to Km. 470/800 (Vadape- Gonde Dumala Section) of National Highway No.3, in the
State of Maharashtra.
State: MAHARASHTRA District: NASHIK
Sl. No. Survey/Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectares)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Taluk: Igatpuri
Village: Mundegaon
1 459 Pt. Government Dry 0.18 (Hectare) 0.18
2 462 Pt. Private Dry 0.035 (Hectare) 0.035
3 477 Pt. Government Dry 0.015 (Hectare) 0.0154 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Village: Khambale
4 669 Pt. Private Dry 0.06 (Hectare) 0.06
5 677 Pt. Private Dry 0.015 (Hectare) 0.015
6 683 Pt. Private Dry 0.02 (Hectare) 0.02
7 684 Pt. Private Dry 0.04 (Hectare) 0.04
8 685 Pt. Private Dry 0.01 (Hectare) 0.01
9 686 Pt. Private Dry 0.03 (Hectare) 0.03
Village: Titoli
10 291 Pt. Private Dry 0.06 (Hectare) 0.06
11 293 Pt. Private Dry 0.04 (Hectare) 0.04
12 294 Pt. Private Dry 0.06 (Hectare) 0.06
13 376 Pt. Private Dry 0.012 (Hectare) 0.012
14 418 Pt. Private Dry 0.07 (Hectare) 0.07
15 422 Pt. Private Dry 0.01 (Hectare) 0.01
Total 0.657
[F. No. NHAI/BOT/11019/1/2003/3A]
SHAIKH AMINKHAN, Director
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.