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Executive Summary
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on August 13, 2026, authorizes specific competent authorities for land acquisition related to the "8 Lane Kochi Outer Ring Road" in Kerala. The project spans from Angamaly (NH-544) to Aroor (NH-66), covering the stretch from KM 0+000 to KM 49+487. These appointments are effective immediately from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content
Project Scope and Purpose
The project involves the construction (widening/8-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of the Kochi Outer Ring Road.
The designated stretch connects Angamaly (NH-544) to Aroor (NH-66) in the State of Kerala.
The total distance covered by this notification is approximately 49.487 kilometers.
Legal Authorization
The Central Government exercised its powers under clause (a) of Section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956.
The identified officers are authorized to perform the functions of competent authorities under the Act for the specific land stretches mentioned.
Appointed Competent Authorities (CALA)
Special Deputy Collector, Ernakulam: Authorized for the stretch from KM 0 to KM 49.09, covering various villages in Kunnathunad, Aluva, and Kanayannur taluks.
Special Deputy Collector, Alappuzha: Authorized for the stretch from KM 49.09 to KM 49.487, specifically for the Aroor (CT) village in Cherthala taluk.
Affected Geographic Areas
Ernakulam District: Includes villages such as Arakapady, Pattimattom, Vadavukode, Aikaranad (North and South), Thiruvaniyoor, Karukutty, Thuravoor, Mattoor, Angamaly, Kureekkad, Kumbalam, and Maradu, among others.
Alappuzha District: Specifically includes the village of Aroor (CT) within the Cherthala Taluk.
Impact Analysis
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways / Central GovernmentImpact
The government establishes the legal framework to proceed with land acquisition for a major national highway infrastructure project.
Action Required
The Ministry must oversee the performance of the authorized officers to ensure the project adheres to the National Highways Act, 1956.
Appointed Competent Authorities (Special Deputy Collectors of Ernakulam and Alappuzha)Impact
These officers are legally empowered and mandated to execute the functions of land acquisition, including valuations and legal processing for the specified stretches.
Action Required
They must perform the statutory duties required under the National Highways Act to facilitate the building, maintenance, and management of the 8-lane road.
Local Residents and Landowners in Specified VillagesImpact
Property owners in the listed taluks (Kunnathunad, Aluva, Kanayannur, and Cherthala) are subject to the land acquisition process for the highway project.
Action Required
Stakeholders in these areas should prepare for engagement with the Special Deputy Collectors regarding land surveys, acquisition proceedings, and compensation as per the Act.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: The primary legislation under which the Central Government authorizes competent authorities for land acquisition and highway management.
8 Lane Kochi Outer Ring Road: The specific infrastructure project stretching from Angamaly (NH-544) to Aroor (NH-66) for which land is being acquired.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The central ministry responsible for the notification and overseeing the development of the national highway project.
Kerala (Ernakulam and Alappuzha): The state and specific districts where the land acquisition for the proposed Kochi Outer Ring Road project is located.
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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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स.ं 4319] नई दिल्ली, बहृ स्ट्प जतवार, अगस्ट्त 13, 2026/श्रावण 22, 1948
No. 4319] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026/SHRAVAN 22, 1948
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अधिसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 13 अगस्ट् त, 2026
का.आ. 4499(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय राजमार् गअधिधनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की िारा 3 के खंड (क)
द्वारा प्रदत्त शधियों का प्रयोर् करते हुए, नीच ेदी र्यी अनुसूची म ेयथा केरल राज्य म ें“अर्ं माली (NH-544) स ेअरूर (NH-
66) (Des.Ch.0+000 से Des.Ch.49+487) तक 8-लेन कोधि आउटर ररंर् रोड” के धनमागण (चोड़ाकरन े / 8-लने का
बनाने, आदद), अनुरक्षण,प्रबंि और प्रचालन हते ुउि अधिधनयम के अिीन सक्षम प्राधिकारी के कृत्यो का पालन करन ेके धलए
इस अधिसूचना के राजपत्र म े प्रकाशन दक तारीख स ेसक्षम प्राधिकारी के रूप म ेप्राधिकृत करती ह।ै
अनसु चू ी
केरल राज्य म ेंप्रस्ताधित "अंर्माली (NH-544) स ेअरूर (NH-66) तक 8-लने कोधि आउटर ररंर् रोड (Des.Ch.0+000
स े Des.Ch.49+487)" के धलए ज़मीन का अधिग्रहण।
क्रधमक सक्षम भधू म का राज्य धजल ेका तालुक का नाम र्ािं का नाम
सख्ं या प्राधिकारी धििरण 4 नाम 6 7
1 2 3 5
1 धिशेष धडप्टी राष्ट्रीय केरल एनागकुलम
कुण्नथुनाद 1 अरकापड़ी
कलेक्टर, राजमार्ग
2 पट्टीमट्टोम
एनागकुलम संख्या
6269 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Ring 3 िदािुकोडे
Road
4 अईकरनाड नाथग
के दक.मी 0
5 अईकरनाड साउथ
से दक.मी
49.09 तक 6 धथरुिाधनयूर
7 मरामधपल्ली (CT)
8 िेंर्ोला (CT)
अलुिा 1 करूकुट्टी
2 ठरिूर
3 मत्तूर (CT)
4 िडक्कुमभार्ों (CT)
5 दकझक्कुमभर्ोम ( पाटग)
6 अंर्माल्य
कनयन्नूर 1 कुररक्काड (CT)
2 कुम्बलं (CT)
3 थेककुंभार्म
4 धथरूिंकुलम
5 मरद ू
2 धिशेष धडप्टी राष्ट्रीय केरल अलप्पुज़ः
चेरथला 1 जरूर (CT)
कलेक्टर, राजमार्ग
अलाप्पुझा संख्या
Ring
Road
के दक.मी
49.09
से दक.मी
49.487
तक
[फा. स.ं NHAI-PIU-PKD/11507D/ /NH544/Angamaly-Aroor/Greenfield/LA/3a]
िेख अमीनखान, जनििे क
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 13th August, 2026
S.O. 4499(E) .— In exercise of powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act,
1956(48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby authorizes the officers mentioned in column (2) of the Schedule
annexed here to as the competent authorities to perform the functions of such authorities under the said Act with effect[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, in respect of the stretch of land for “8 Lane Kochi
Outer Ring Road from Angamaly(NH-544) to Aroor(NH-66) (Des.Ch.0+000 to Des.Ch.49+487) in the State of Kerala”
for building (widening / 8-laning, etc.), maintenance, management and operation in the State of KERALA
SCHEDULE
Land acquisition for Proposed “8 Lane Kochi Outer Ring Road from Angamaly(NH-544) to Aroor(NH-66)
(Des.Ch.0+000 to Des.Ch.49+487) in the State of Kerala”.
Sl. CALA Stretch State District Taluk/Mandal Name of the Village
No. 2 3 4 5 6 7
1
1 Special Deputy Ring KERALA ERNAKULAM
Kunnathunad 1 Arakapady
Collector, Road
2 Pattimattom
Ernakulam KM 0
TO KM 3 Vadavukode
49.09
4 Aikaranad North
5 Aikaranad South
6 Thiruvaniyoor
7 Marampilly (CT)
8 Vengola (CT)
Aluva 1 Karukutty
2 Thuravoor
3 Mattoor (CT)
4 Vadakkumbhagom
(CT)
5 Kizhakkumbhagom
( part)
6 Angamaly
Kanayannur 1 Kureekkad (CT)
2 Kumbalam (CT)
3 Thekkumbhagam
4 Thiruvankulam
5 Maradu
2 Special Deputy Ring KERALA ALAPPUZHA
Cherthala 1 Aroor (CT)
Collector,Alappuzha Road
KM
49.09
TO KM
49.487
[F. No. NHAI-PIU-PKD/11507D/ /NH544/Angamaly-Aroor/Greenfield/LA/3a]
SHAIKH AMINKHAN, Director
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