## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 754K in Rajasthan
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway (NH) 754K in Rajasthan. The notification declares the intention to acquire land in the district of Jalore, Rajasthan, for the stretch of land from Km. 547.243 to Km. 577.193. Key findings include the specific land parcels being targeted, the process for objections, and the responsible authority. This policy focuses on enabling infrastructure development through land acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the development of National Highway 754K. This analysis is based solely on the information provided in the given policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This appears to be a *new policy* announcement regarding a specific land acquisition.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the notification, is to acquire land for the "building, widening (two lane with paved shoulder/four laning etc.), maintenance, management and operation of NH 754K" within a specified stretch in Rajasthan. The underlying objective is to improve transportation infrastructure.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
Since this is a new policy announcement, it addresses the need to improve or expand the existing infrastructure along NH 754K. The text implies that the current infrastructure is insufficient, necessitating widening or other improvements to enhance connectivity and transportation efficiency along this route. The acquisition is stated to be "for the public purpose."
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As a new policy announcement, the main provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land for the specified highway project.
* **Land Description:** The notification provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, and area in hectares. It identifies specific villages (Barsam, Gardali, Mokhupura) and the district of Jalore.
* **Objection Process:** It establishes a process for individuals interested in the land to object to its use for the project. Objections must be made in writing to the Competent Authority (Sub-Divisional Officer Sanchore) within twenty-one days of the notification's publication.
* **Competent Authority Role:** The Competent Authority is responsible for hearing objections, conducting inquiries, and either allowing or disallowing the objections. The Competent Authority's decision is final.
* **Access to Information:** The land plans and other details related to the acquisition are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land within the specified stretch of NH 754K, particularly those with land described in the schedule.
* **Residents of Affected Villages:** Residents of Barsam, Gardali, and Mokhupura.
* **The Competent Authority:** Specifically, the Sub-Divisional Officer Sanchore.
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):** Evident from the file number NHAIPIUJDHBMAJECRAJ2018LA3A, which suggests that the NHAI is involved in the project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the issuing authority. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is likely involved in the project execution. The Sub-Divisional Officer Sanchore is the Competent Authority for handling objections.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** Landowners have 21 days from the date of publication to file objections. The Competent Authority must then hear and rule on these objections. The schedule of land is defined.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this land acquisition are:
* **Improved Highway Infrastructure:** Widening or upgrading NH 754K to improve transportation efficiency and connectivity.
* **Economic Development:** Enhanced transportation infrastructure can stimulate economic activity in the region.
* **Potential Displacement:** Landowners may be displaced, leading to potential social and economic impacts that will need to be addressed through compensation and resettlement (though this is not specified in the text).
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the government's intention to acquire land for the development of National Highway 754K in Rajasthan. The process includes a defined objection mechanism, suggesting an attempt to balance infrastructure development with the rights of affected landowners. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for upgrading transportation infrastructure and promoting economic growth in the region. Further stages will likely involve compensation, resettlement, and construction activities.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Act of the Parliament of India concerning national highways. (48 of 1956)
NH 754K: National Highway 754K, the stretch of land from Km. 547.243 to Km. 577.193 is being acquired.
Sanchore, Rajasthan: A Taluk in the district of JALORE in the state of RAJASTHAN, where land is being acquired for NH 754K
JALORE, Rajasthan: District in the state of RAJASTHAN, where land is being acquired for NH 754K
RAJASTHAN: State in India where land is being acquired for NH 754K
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The Indian ministry responsible for the development of road transport infrastructure.
New Delhi: The location of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, where the notification was issued.
Sub-Divisional Officer Sanchore: Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Barsam: Village in Rajasthan where land is being acquired for NH 754K
Gardali: Village in Rajasthan where land is being acquired for NH 754K
Mokhupura: Village in Rajasthan where land is being acquired for NH 754K
RAJESH GUPTA: Director who uploaded the notification.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 949] नई दिल्ली, बहृ स्ट्प जतवार, माच ग3, 2022/फाल्ग नु 12, 1943
No. 949] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2022/PHALGUNA 12, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग ग मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 3 माच,ग 2022
का.आ. 979(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिस े इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह
समाधान हो िान े के पश्चात ् दक रािस्ट्थान राज्य के िालौर जिले म ेंNH 754K के दक.मी. 547.243 स े दक.मी. 577.193
(सांचैर) तक के भ-ू खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदि), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन
और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ैजिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसचू ी 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 से इक्कीस दिन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् उप खण्ड अजधकारी सांचैर को जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी
और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंगे और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी जवजधक
पेिेवर द्वारा सुन े िान े का अवसर िगे ा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िाचाँ करन े के पश्चात,्
1493 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
यदि कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आिेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनज्ञु ात कर सकेगा या अननुज्ञात
कर सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आििे
अंजतम होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अतं गतग आने 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 ी
रािस्ट्थान राज्य के िालौर जिल े म ेंNH 754K के दक.मी. 547.243 स ेदक.मी. 577.193 (साचं रै ) के जलए अिनग की िान े
वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का सजं क्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: रािस्ट्थान जिल ेका नाम: िालौर
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: साचं ोर
गावं का नाम: बडसम
1 311 जनिी बारानी सोयम 0.0010000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0010000
गावं का नाम: गरड़ाली
1 377 जनिी बारानी िोयम 0.0025000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0025000
2 768/697 सरकारी ग.ै म.ु रास्ट्ता 0.0020000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0020000
गावं का नाम: मौखपु रु ा
1 3710/3509 जनिी बारानी िोयम 0.1100000(हक्े टेयर) 0.1100000
2 3713/3509 जनिी बारानी िोयम 0.0600000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0600000
कुल 0.1755 0.1755
[फा. स.ं NHAI/PIU-JDH/BM/AJEC-RAJ/2018/LA/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2022
S.O. 979(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 NH 754K in
the stretch of land from Km. 547.243 to Km. 577.193 (Sanchore) in the district of JALORE in the state of
RAJASTHAN, hereby declares its intention to acquire such land.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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, Sub-Divisional Officer Sanchore 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 754K in the stretch of land
from Km. 547.243 to Km. 577.193 (Sanchore) in the district of JALORE in the state of RAJASTHAN.
State: RAJASTHAN District: JALORE
Sl. No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Sanchore
Village: Barsam
1 311 Private Barani III 0.0010000(Hectare ) 0.0010000
Village: Gardali
1 377 Private Barani II 0.0025000(Hectare ) 0.0025000
2 768/697 Government Ge. M. Rasta 0.0020000(Hectare ) 0.0020000
Village: Mokhupura
1 3710/3509 Private Barani II 0.1100000(Hectare ) 0.1100000
2 3713/3509 Private Barani II 0.0600000(Hectare ) 0.0600000
Total 0.1755 0.1755
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-JDH/BM/AJEC-RAJ/2018/LA/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, 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.