## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 31 Expansion in Assam
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, concerning the intended acquisition of land for the building, upgrading, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway (NH) 31 in the Dhubri district of Assam. The core purpose is to facilitate the expansion of NH 31 from Km. 853.00 to Km. 864.00. Key findings include a declaration of intent to acquire land, a defined process for landowners to object, and a detailed schedule listing specific land parcels targeted for acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the notification S.O. 3103(E), published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on July 6, 2022, regarding land acquisition for the expansion and maintenance of National Highway 31 in Assam. This analysis is based solely on the information provided in the policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy declaration related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to acquire land for "building New Construction upgradation two lane with paved shoulder etc., maintenance, management and operation of NH 31" within a specific stretch in the Dhubri district of Assam.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* The policy addresses the need for upgrading and maintaining existing national highway infrastructure to improve connectivity and transportation efficiency. The need to acquire land suggests that the existing right-of-way is insufficient for the planned upgrades (two-lane with paved shoulders).
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As a new policy declaration, the main components are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land for the specified purpose.
* **Geographic Scope:** The acquisition targets land within the stretch of NH 31 from Km. 853.00 to Km. 864.00, specifically the Dumardaha pt IV to Geramari pt III section in the district of Dhubri in the state of Assam.
* **Land Schedule:** A schedule details the specific plots of land to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land (Private), nature of land (e.g., SALITALI, TRADE SITE, BARI), and area in hectares.
* **Objection Process:** Landowners have 21 days from the date of publication of the notification to object to the land acquisition. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dhubri, and the objector will be given an opportunity to be heard.
* **Competent Authority:** The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dhubri is designated as the Competent Authority to hear and decide on objections.
* **Finality of Order:** The order made by the Competent Authority under subsection 2 of section 3C of the said Act shall be final.
* **Accessibility of Land Plans:** The land plans and other details of the land to be acquired are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners whose properties fall within the designated stretch of NH 31.
* Residents of Asharikandi, Fulkamari and Sajuarkuti Villages in the Dhubri district of Assam.
* The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dhubri (the Competent Authority).
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
* Contractors and entities involved in the construction, maintenance, and operation of NH 31.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the overarching responsible agency. The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dhubri, is responsible for handling objections.
* **Timelines:** Landowners have 21 days from the notification's publication date (July 6, 2022) to file objections.
* **Procedures:** The procedure involves landowners submitting written objections to the Competent Authority, followed by a hearing where the objector can present their case. The Competent Authority then makes a decision to allow or disallow the objections. Land plans and details are accessible for inspection at the Competent Authority’s office.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes include:
* Facilitating the upgrade and maintenance of NH 31 to improve transportation infrastructure.
* Potential displacement or relocation of landowners and businesses affected by the land acquisition.
* Economic development in the region through improved connectivity.
* Resolution of objections through the established legal process.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 3103(E) signals the government's intent to proceed with land acquisition to facilitate the improvement of National Highway 31. Affected landowners should be aware of their rights to object and the established procedures for doing so. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for enhancing transportation infrastructure and promoting economic development in the Dhubri district of Assam.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that provides for the declaration of certain highways as national highways and for matters connected therewith.
Central Government: The executive authority responsible for governing the country, which is undertaking land acquisition for public purposes.
NH 31: National Highway 31, a highway that is undergoing new construction, upgradation to two lanes with paved shoulders, maintenance, management, and operation.
Dhubri: A district in the state of Assam, where the land acquisition for NH 31 is taking place. Mentioned in context of Dumardaha pt IV to Geramari pt III section of the highway
Assam: A state in India where the land acquisition for the NH 31 project is occurring.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dhubri: The Competent Authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition process.
Asharikandi: A village in Dhubri district, Assam, where land is being acquired for the NH 31 project.
Fulkamari: A village in Dhubri district, Assam, where land is being acquired for the NH 31 project.
Sajuarkuti: A village in Dhubri district, Assam, where land is being acquired for the NH 31 project.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for issuing the notification regarding land acquisition for the NH 31 project.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2953] नई दिल्ली, बधु वार, िुलाई 6, 2022/आषाढ़ 15, 1944
No. 2953] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022/ASHADHA 15, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 6 िुलाई, 2022
का.आ. 3103(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ्उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक असम राज्य के धुबरी जिले म ें NH 31 के दक.मी. 853.00 से दक.मी.864.00 (डुमरिह खंड-४ से
गेरामारी खंड- ३ सेक्िन) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (पेव्ड िोल्डर आदि के साथ टू लने का नया जनमागण/उन्नयन),
अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची 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 स े इक्कीस दिन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् अजतररक्त्त उपायुक्त ( ए डी सी ) धुबरी को जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्तुत
की िाएगी और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकताग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या
दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर िेगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात् तथा ऐसी और िााँच करन े
के पश्चात,् यदि कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आिेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या
अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आिेि
अंजतम होगा ।
4571 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
इस अजधसूचना के अंतगतग 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 ी
असम राज्य के धबु री जिल ेम ेंNH-31 के दक.मी. 853.00 स ेदक.मी.864.00 (डुमरिह खडं -४ स ेगरे ामारी खडं -३
सक्े िन) के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: असम जिल ेका नाम: धबु री
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: धबु री
गावं का नाम: आिारीकान्द्िी
1 1 जनिी सलीताली 0.0160500(हक्े टेयर) 0.0160500
2 10 जनिी ब्यापार स्ट्थल 0.0093000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0093000
3 1036 जनिी सलीताली 0.0147000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0147000
4 11 जनिी सलीताली 0.0147000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0147000
5 1214 जनिी ब्यापार स्ट्थल 0.0280900(हक्े टेयर) 0.0280900
6 1219 जनिी सलीताली 0.0147000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0147000
7 1244 जनिी सलीताली 0.0133000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0133000
8 3 जनिी सलीताली 0.0133000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0133000
9 4 जनिी सलीताली 0.0387000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0387000
10 5 जनिी ब्यापार स्ट्थल 0.0414000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0414000
11 6 जनिी ब्यापार स्ट्थल 0.0347000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0347000
12 7 जनिी सलीताली 0.0414000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0414000
13 8 जनिी सलीताली 0.0361000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0361000
14 9 जनिी सलीताली 0.0856000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0856000
गावं का नाम: फुलकुमारी
1 152 जनिी बारी 0.0294000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0294000
गावं का नाम: सािुवारकुटी
1 388 जनिी सलीताली 0.0749000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0749000
कुल 0.5063 0.5063
[फा. सं. NH-12012/02/2020/AS/Zone-V/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता , जनिेिक[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th July, 2022
S. O. 3103(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
(New Construction/ upgradation two lane with paved shoulder etc.), maintenance, management and operation of NH-
31 in the stretch of land from Km. 853.00 to Km. 864.00 (Dumardaha pt - IV to Geramari pt -III section) in the district
of DHUBRI in the state of ASSAM, 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 sub-section(1) of
section 3C of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority, namely, Additional Deputy Commissioner,
Dhubri 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 within the stretch of land from
Km. 853.00 to Km. 864.00 (Dumardaha pt- IV to Geramari pt -III section) of the NH -31 in the district of Dhubri in
the state of ASSAM.
State: ASSAM District: DHUBRI
S.No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Dhubri
Village: Asharikandi
1 1 Private SALITALI 0.0160500(Hectare ) 0.0160500
2 10 Private TRADE SITE 0.0093000(Hectare ) 0.0093000
3 1036 Private SALITALI 0.0147000(Hectare ) 0.0147000
4 11 Private SALITALI 0.0147000(Hectare ) 0.0147000
5 1214 Private TRADE SITE 0.0280900(Hectare ) 0.0280900
6 1219 Private SALITALI 0.0147000(Hectare ) 0.0147000
7 1244 Private SALITALI 0.0133000(Hectare ) 0.0133000
8 3 Private SALITALI 0.0133000(Hectare ) 0.0133000
9 4 Private SALITALI 0.0387000(Hectare ) 0.0387000
10 5 Private TRADE SITE 0.0414000(Hectare ) 0.0414000
11 6 Private TRADE SITE 0.0347000(Hectare ) 0.0347000
12 7 Private SALITALI 0.0414000(Hectare ) 0.0414000
13 8 Private SALITALI 0.0361000(Hectare ) 0.0361000
14 9 Private SALITALI 0.0856000(Hectare ) 0.0856000
Village: Fulkamari
1 152 Private BARI 0.0294000(Hectare ) 0.02940004 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Village: Sajuarkuti
1 388 Private SALITALI 0.0749000(Hectare ) 0.0749000
Total 0.5063 0.5063
[F. No. NH-12012/02/2020/AS/Zone-V/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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