## Policy Analysis Report: Notification Regarding Land Acquisition for National Highway 548D
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, concerning land acquisition for National Highway No. 548D in Maharashtra. The notification, dated April 5, 2022, pertains to the widening/four-laning/maintenance/management/operation of a specific stretch of NH-548D. The core purpose is to acquire land for this public project. Key findings reveal the specific areas affected, the process for lodging objections, and the authority responsible for addressing those objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview and analysis of a government notification regarding land acquisition for the development of National Highway No. 548D in the State of Maharashtra. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a notification relating to the *National Highways Act, 1956*. The core objective, as derived from the text, is to acquire land for "building WideningTwoFourLaning etc. maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No.548D".
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As this notification details land acquisition for highway improvements, we can infer that the underlying issue is the need to upgrade the existing road infrastructure (NH-548D). The reference to "WideningTwoFourLaning" suggests that the current highway capacity is insufficient, potentially leading to traffic congestion, safety concerns, or hindering economic development in the region. The mention of "maintenance, management and operation" may indicate the need to improve the overall upkeep and efficiency of the highway.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a *new policy* notification, not an amendment. Therefore, this section details the key provisions of the notification:
* **Land Acquisition:** The central government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified purpose.
* **Affected Area:** The land required falls within the stretch of land from Km. 110.100 to Km. 132.600 of National Highway No. 548D, starting at Kashti on junction NH160, Inamgaon, Shrigonda and terminate at Adhalgaon in Shrigonda Taluka and District Ahmednagar in the State of Maharashtra, from Nhavara to Adhalgaon.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the publication date to object to the acquisition.
* **Objection Submission:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority, the Subdivisional Officer ShrigondaParner Division,Ahmednagar, outlining the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing and Decision:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors an opportunity to be heard (in person or via legal representation) and, after enquiry, either allow or disallow the objections.
* **Finality of Decision:** The decision of the Competent Authority is final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
* **Land Details:** Specific survey plot numbers, land types (private, non-agriculture, agriculture), and areas to be acquired are listed in the schedule for Village Kashti.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners within the identified stretch of NH-548D (particularly in Kashti village).
* Residents and businesses in the Shrigonda Taluka and District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, who may be directly or indirectly affected by the highway project.
* Potential objectors to the land acquisition process.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Subdivisional Officer ShrigondaParner Division,Ahmednagar (Competent Authority).
* **Timeline:** A 21-day window is provided for lodging objections from the date of publication (April 5, 2022). The overall project timeline is not specified within the provided text.
* **Procedure:** The procedure involves notification publication, objection submission, hearing by the Competent Authority, and a final decision by the Competent Authority. Land plans are available for inspection.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes of this notification, based on the policy text are:
* Legal acquisition of land for the specified highway development project.
* Potential for disputes and delays if landowners object to the acquisition and the Competent Authority needs to conduct hearings and inquiries.
* Ultimately, the completion of the widening/four-laning/maintenance/management/operation of the identified stretch of NH-548D.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a crucial step in the process of upgrading National Highway 548D. It outlines the government's intention to acquire land, details the process for affected parties to raise objections, and identifies the responsible authorities. The successful implementation of this notification is essential for the timely commencement and completion of the highway project, with potential benefits for regional connectivity and economic development. This analysis is limited to the information provided in the notification text. A more comprehensive understanding would require access to related documents, project plans, and environmental impact assessments.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act,1956: An Indian law pertaining to national highways, referenced as the legal basis for the notification.
Central Government: The government body exercising power under the National Highways Act, 1956.
National Highway No.548D: The specific national highway being widened and improved, located in Maharashtra.
Kashti: Village in Maharashtra, the starting point of the specified stretch of land for highway construction.
Inamgaon: Village in Maharashtra, located on junction NH160.
Shrigonda Taluka: Taluka in Maharashtra, where part of the land acquisition is taking place.
Adhalgaon: Village in Maharashtra, the terminating point of the specified stretch of land for highway construction.
Ahmednagar District: District in Maharashtra, where the land acquisition for the highway project is occurring.
Maharashtra: The State in India where the highway construction and land acquisition are taking place.
Competent Authority: The Subdivisional Officer ShrigondaParner Division,Ahmednagar who is responsible for addressing objections related to land acquisition.
ShrigondaParner Division: A division within Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, relevant to land acquisition.
NH160: National Highway 160.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Nhavara: Village in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra.
Mahijalgaon: Village on Jamkhed road.
Jamkhed: Road
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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का.आ. 1621(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम, 1956(1956 का 48) ( जिसे इसम ें इसके
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हो िाने के पश्चात की महाराष्ट्र राज्य के अहमदनगर जिले म ें राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग संख्या 548डी के दक.मी. 110.100 स े
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होगा ; और इस अजधसूचना के अंतगगत आने वाली भूजम के भरु ेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकरी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
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अनसु चू ी
महाराष्ट्र राज्य के अहमदनगर जिल े म ेंराष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग सख्ं या 548 डी के 110.100 दक.मी. स े132.600 दक.मी. तक
तादं ळी स ेहोकर, काष्टी, ललपणगाव, श्रीगोदा आढळगाव म े समाप्त होन ेवाला राष्ट्रीय रािमाग)ग के जलए अिनग की िान े
वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का सजं क्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: महाराष्ट्र जिल ेका नाम: अहमदनगर
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: श्रीगोंदा
गावं का नाम: काष्टी
1 10 जनिी अकृषी 0.0400000 (हक्े टेयर) 0.0400000
2 14 जनिी कृषी 0.0200000 (हक्े टेयर) 0.0200000
कुल 0.0600 0.0600
[फा. स.ं RW/NH-12014/96/2018-MAH/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th April, 2022
S.O. 1621(E).—In exercise of the power 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/Four-Laning etc.) maintenance, management and operation
of National Highway No.548D in the stretch of land from Km. 110.100 to Km. 132.600 (Starting at Kashti
on junction NH-160, Inamgaon, shrigonda and terminate at Adhalgaon ) in Shrigonda Taluka and District
Ahmednagar in the State of Maharashtra.
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 Competent Authority, namely, the Sub-divisional Officer
Shrigonda-Parner Division,Ahmednagar 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.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 the 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 structure, falling within the stretch of
land Nhavara to Adhalgaon from Km. 110.100 to 132/600 Upgradation/ Reconstruction to two lanes
with paved shoulder/Four lane configuration Nhavara Inamgaon Kashti Shrigonda Mahijalgaon
Jamkhed road (NH - 548 D) in the State of Maharashtra, hereby declares intention to acquire
such land for Ahmednagar District.
State: MAHARASHTRA District: AHMEDNAGAR
Sl. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Shrigonda
Village: Kashti
1 10 Private Non agriculture 0.0400000 (Hectare) 0.0400000
2 14 Private Agriculture 0.0200000 (Hectare) 0.0200000
Total 0.0600 0.0600
[F. No. RW/NH-12014/96/2018-MAH/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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