## Report on Land Acquisition for Raniganj Bypass of NH60, West Bengal
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding land acquisition for the construction of the Raniganj Bypass of NH60 in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. The core purpose of this notification is to declare the government's intention to acquire specific land for this infrastructure project. The key finding is that landowners have a limited window to object to the acquisition, and the Additional District Magistrate is designated as the competent authority for handling objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the Raniganj Bypass of NH60. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *New Policy* notification, acting under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective:** The primary objective, as stated in the notification, is the "Construction of Raniganj Bypass of NH60 from existing Km 273000 Bankura border, Mejhia Bridge over Damodar river to Km 478180 of NH2 in the district of Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal" by acquiring necessary land.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As this is a new policy notification regarding land acquisition, the underlying problem being addressed is the lack of suitable land for the construction of the Raniganj Bypass of NH60. The bypass is likely intended to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance connectivity in the region. The text indicates the project is considered a "public purpose."
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the construction of the Raniganj Bypass.
* The notification identifies a specific plot of land to be acquired (identified by survey number, village, and land type).
* Landowners have the right to object to the acquisition within 21 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Additional District Magistrate, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, stating the grounds for objection.
* The Additional District Magistrate will provide an opportunity for objectors to be heard (in person or by a legal practitioner).
* The Additional District Magistrate has the authority to allow or disallow objections after conducting an inquiry.
* The decision of the Additional District Magistrate is final.
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Additional District Magistrate.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners whose land is being acquired (specifically the owner of the land identified as "1 LR 3" in village Napur, J.L. No. 31)
* Residents of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, who may be affected by the construction of the bypass.
* The Additional District Magistrate, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the primary responsible agency. The Additional District Magistrate, Paschim Bardhaman, is responsible for handling objections.
* **Timeline:** Landowners have 21 days from the date of publication (November 7, 2022) to file objections.
* **Procedure:** Landowners must submit written objections to the Additional District Magistrate. The Additional District Magistrate will then conduct hearings and make a final decision. Land plans are available for review.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy notification are:
* Acquisition of the necessary land for the construction of the Raniganj Bypass.
* Commencement of construction activities for the bypass.
* Improved transportation infrastructure and connectivity in the region.
* Potential economic benefits from improved transportation.
* Potential disruption and displacement for landowners whose land is acquired (although the policy provides a mechanism for objection).
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the government's intention to acquire land for the Raniganj Bypass project. It establishes a clear process for landowners to object to the acquisition and designates the Additional District Magistrate as the authority responsible for resolving these objections. This process is crucial to ensuring that the land acquisition proceeds smoothly and fairly, while also respecting the rights of landowners. The successful implementation of this notification is a key step towards the development of critical transportation infrastructure in the Paschim Bardhaman district.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law referenced in the notification concerning land acquisition for public purposes.
Central Government: The governing authority making the declaration of intent to acquire land.
Raniganj Bypass: The construction project requiring land acquisition.
NH60: National Highway 60, part of the road for which the Raniganj Bypass is being constructed.
Bankura: Border of Bankura district, a location relevant to the starting point of the Raniganj Bypass.
Mejhia Bridge: A bridge over the Damodar River, a landmark along the route of the Raniganj Bypass.
Damodar river: A river near Mejhia Bridge, a landmark along the route of the Raniganj Bypass.
NH2: National Highway 2, connecting to the end point of the Raniganj Bypass.
Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal: District and State where the land acquisition is taking place.
Additional District Magistrate, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal: The competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition should be made.
Raniganj: Taluk where land acquisition is taking place
Napur: Village where land acquisition is taking place
Rajesh Gupta: Director.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 4972] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, नवम्ब र 7, 2022/कार्तकग 16, 1944
No. 4972] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022/KARTIKA 16, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 7 नवम् बर, 2022
का.आ. 5191(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 तथा (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसमें,
इसके पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै दक धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त अजधकारों का प्रयोग करत े हुए,
संतुष्ट होने के बाि, पजश्चम बगं ाल राज्य के पजश्चम बधगमान जिल े म ें नीच े िी गई अनुसूची म ें यथाजवजनदिि॔ष्ट राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग
संख्या 60 के मिुिा चेनेि दक.जम. 273 +000 (बांकुड़ा सीमांत, िामोिर निी के उपर मेजिया सेतु) स े राष्ट्रीय रािमाग-ग 2
के दक.जम.478 +180 तक रानीगंि उपमागग का जनमागण के सावगिजनक प्रयोिन के जलए वह अनउप्लब्ध भूजम आवश्यक ह,ै
जिसका संजिप्त जववरण जनम्नजलजखत अनुसूची म ें दिया गया ह,ै इसके द्वारा ऐसी भूजम का अज धग्रहण करने के अपन े आिय
की घोषणा करती ह।ै
कोई व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा -3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए एसी भूजम के उपयोग पर सरकारी रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े इक्कीस दिनों के
भीतर आिेप कर सकेगा।
ऐसा प्रत्येक आिेप सिम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् अपर जिलाजधकारी, जिला पजश्चम बधगमान, पजश्चम बगं ाल, को
जलजखत रूप म ें दकया िायेगा और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंगे और सिम प्राजधकारी आिेपकताग को
व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजध व्यवसायी द्वारा सनु े िान े का अवसर िेगा और ऐसे सभी आिेपों की सुनवाई तथा िााँच
करने के पश्चात,् (यदि कोई हो,) जिसे सिम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समिे, आिेि द्वारा या तो आिेपो की अनमु ोिन या
अस्ट्वीकार कर सकेगा ।
7398 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सिम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई आिेि अंजतम
होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अन्द्तगतग आने वाली भूजम के भ-ू रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सिम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैंऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीिण दकया िा सकता ह।ै
अनसु चू ी
पजश्चम बगं ाल राज्य के पजश्चम बधगमान जिल े म ें नीचे िी गई अनुसूची म ें यथाजवजनदिि॔ष्ट राष्ट्रीय रािमागग सख्ं या 60
के मिुिा चेनेि दक.जम. 273 +000 (बांकुड़ा सीमांत, िामोिर निी के उपर मेजिया सेतु) स े राष्ट्रीय रािमाग-ग 2 के
दक.जम.478 +180 तक रानीगिं उपमागग का जनमागण के जलए अिगन की िान े वाली संरचना रजहत अथवा संरचना सजहत
भूजम का संजिप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: पजश्चम बगं ाल जिल ेका नाम: पजश्चम बधमग ान
क्रजमक सख्ं या सविे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का ित्रे फल भूजम का ित्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: रानीगिं
गावं का नाम: नपरु (ि.ेएल.न.ं -31)
1 LR 3 जनिी बाईि 0.0790001(एकर ) 0.0319709
कुल 0.0790 0.0320
[फा. स.ं RW/NH/12012/01/2017/WB-KOL/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th November, 2022
S.O. 5191(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, consisting a missing plot, the brief description of which is given in the Schedule below, is
required for "Construction of Raniganj Bypass of NH-60 from existing Km 273+000 (Bankura border, Mejhia
Bridge over Damodar river) to Km 478+180 of NH-2 in the district of Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal" 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, the Additional District
Magistrate,Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, 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 covered under this notification are available and can be inspected
by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the competent authority.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure falling within the stretch of land for
“Construction of Raniganj Bypass of NH-60 from existing Km. 273+000 (Bankura border, Mejhia Bridge over
Damodar river) to Km. 478+180 of NH-2 in the district of Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal".
State: WEST BENGAL District: Paschim Bardhaman
Sl.No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Raniganj
Village: Napur (J.L. No.- 31)
1 LR 3 Private Baid 0.0790001(Acre ) 0.0319709
Total 0.0790 0.0320
[F. No. RW/NH/12012/01/2017/WB-KOL/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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