Publication of notification under Section 3a

**Executive Summary** This notification, published on March 11, 2026, designates competent authorities for land acquisition for the Shamli-Gorakhpur High-Speed access-controlled Corridor in Uttar Pradesh. This authorization is effective from the date of publication, enabling the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of the corridor. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Authorization of Competent Authorities:** The Central Government, under Section 3(a) of the National Highways Act, 1956, authorizes specific officers as competent authorities. * **Scope of Authority:** These authorities are empowered to perform functions related to the construction (widening/four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of the proposed Shamli-Gorakhpur High-Speed access-controlled Corridor. * **Land Segment:** The authorization pertains to a stretch of land from Km 578.380 to Km 658.564 of the corridor in Uttar Pradesh. * **Effective Date:** The authorization is effective from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette. * **Designated Stretch Details:** * The specific stretch is within the Greenfield Highway, from Km 613.4 to Km 658.564. * The land is located in Uttar Pradesh, specifically within the Siddharth Nagar district. * The relevant sub-districts (Taluk/Mandal) and villages are listed, including Bansi, Domariyaganj, Itwa, and areas like Mithwal Kalan, Duvaayal Panday, Harna Khuri, Sirsia, Dhoorhra May Parsadi Khas, Hooliyapur, and Bhararia. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholders:** * **Upper Collector, Siddharth Nagar (अपर जिलाधिकारी, सिद्धार्थनगर) / ADM, Greenfield Highway** * **Impact:** Designated as a competent authority for performing functions related to land acquisition for the specified stretch of the Shamli-Gorakhpur High-Speed access-controlled Corridor. * **Action Required:** To exercise the powers and perform the duties of a competent authority as outlined in the National Highways Act, 1956, for the designated land segment, effective from the date of notification. * **Other Unspecified Officers (Mentioned in Column 2 of the Schedule)** * **Impact:** Authorized as competent authorities for land acquisition for the Shamli-Gorakhpur High-Speed access-controlled Corridor. * **Action Required:** To perform their designated functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, for the specified land segment upon publication of the notification. * **Landowners in the Designated Stretch** * **Impact:** Their land, from Km 578.380 to Km 658.564 of the proposed Shamli-Gorakhpur High-Speed access-controlled Corridor in Uttar Pradesh, will be subject to acquisition and related processes. * **Action Required:** To be aware of the government's intention to acquire land for the highway project and to comply with the procedures established under the National Highways Act, 1956, and any subsequent communications from the authorized competent authorities. * **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways** * **Impact:** Initiating the process for the development of the Shamli-Gorakhpur High-Speed access-controlled Corridor by officially designating authorities. * **Action Required:** To oversee the implementation of the highway project and ensure compliance with the provisions of the National Highways Act, 1956.

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