## Policy Analysis Report: Notification Regarding Land Acquisition for NH166D (Maharashtra)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, published on August 23, 2022. This notification declares the intention to acquire land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 166D (NH166D) in the state of Maharashtra. The core purpose is to facilitate infrastructure development by acquiring land for highway improvement. Key findings indicate specific land parcels in Raigad district are targeted, and affected parties have a limited time frame to raise objections.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the development of NH166D in Maharashtra. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a **new policy** related to land acquisition for a specific infrastructure project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the notification, is the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of NH166D. This necessitates the acquisition of land along the specified stretch of the highway.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
Since this is a new policy regarding a specific project, the likely problem it addresses is the need for land to improve the existing highway infrastructure (NH166D). The text mentions "building, widening…four laning etc." suggesting the current infrastructure is inadequate, necessitating land acquisition to facilitate improvements and expansion.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy related to land acquisition, the key provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for the stated purpose.
* **Land Identification:** The notification includes a detailed schedule listing the survey numbers, type of land (private/government, wet/dry), and area (in hectares) of the land intended for acquisition. These lands are located in villages (Ambeghar, Dhavte, Gagode Budruk, Gagode Khurd, and Karambeli Chhattishi) within the Pen Taluk, Raigad District, Maharashtra.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with an interest in the land are granted the right to object to the acquisition within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* **Competent Authority:** The Sub Divisional Officer Pen is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and adjudicate objections. The process includes an opportunity for objectors to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Finality of Order:** The Competent Authority's decision on objections is final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning land within the specified stretch of NH166D, particularly those whose land is listed in the schedule. This includes both private and government landowners.
* **Residents/Communities:** Communities residing near the affected land parcels may experience indirect impacts.
* **Sub Divisional Officer Pen:** Designated as the Competent Authority, this individual is responsible for managing the objection process and land acquisition.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:** The central government ministry responsible for the project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Central Government)
* Sub Divisional Officer Pen (Competent Authority)
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* 21-day window for landowners to file objections after the notification's publication.
* The Competent Authority must provide an opportunity for objectors to be heard.
* The Competent Authority conducts inquiries and makes a determination on the objections.
* **Additional information:** Interested person can inspect land plans and other details of the land to be acquired at the office of the Competent Authority
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes of this notification are:
* **Land Acquisition:** Successful acquisition of the identified land parcels for the highway project.
* **Infrastructure Development:** Facilitation of the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of NH166D. This is expected to improve transportation efficiency and connectivity in the region.
* **Potential Displacement/Relocation:** Landowners may face displacement or relocation.
* **Compensation/Rehabilitation:** While not explicitly stated in this notification, affected landowners are typically entitled to compensation as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a crucial step in acquiring land for the development of NH166D in Maharashtra. It outlines the process for land acquisition, the rights of affected parties to object, and the responsibilities of the Competent Authority. Successful implementation of this notification is essential for the timely completion of the highway project, which aims to improve transportation infrastructure and connectivity in the region. It is imperative that landowners and other stakeholders understand their rights and obligations under this notification.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India; Place of Publication of the Gazette notification
National Highways Act, 1956: The Act under which the notification regarding land acquisition is being issued.
NH166D: National Highway 166D, the road for which land is being acquired for building, widening, maintenance, management and operation from Km 0 to Km 14.35.
MAHARASHTRA: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place for NH166D.
RAIGAD: District in Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place for NH166D.
Pen: Taluk in Raigad district where the land acquisition is taking place for NH166D. Also the location of the Sub Divisional Office and Competent Authority.
Ambeghar: Village in Pen Taluk, Raigad District, Maharashtra where land acquisition is taking place.
Dhavte: Village in Pen Taluk, Raigad District, Maharashtra where land acquisition is taking place.
Gagode Budruk: Village in Pen Taluk, Raigad District, Maharashtra where land acquisition is taking place.
Gagode Khurd: Village in Pen Taluk, Raigad District, Maharashtra where land acquisition is taking place.
Karambeli Chhattishi: Village in Pen Taluk, Raigad District, Maharashtra where land acquisition is taking place.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The ministry responsible for the notification related to land acquisition for the National Highway.
RWNH120141502O17MAHZone IV3A: File number related to notification.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-24082022-238344
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 3790] नई दिल्ली, मगं लवार, अगस्ट्त 23, 2022/भाद्र 1, 1944
No. 3790] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022/BHADRA 1, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
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नई दिल् ली, 23 अगस्ट् त, 2022
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5679 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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NH166D . . 0 . . 14.35 ( )
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1 247/1 0.0030000( ) 0.0030000
2 267/1 0.0050000( ) 0.0050000
3 273/1 0.0030000( ) 0.0030000
4 285/1 0.0020000( ) 0.0020000
5 305/1 0.0345000( ) 0.0345000
6 306/A 0.1000000( ) 0.1000000
7 307/1 0.0870000( ) 0.0870000
8 310/2 A 0.0045000( ) 0.0045000
9 331 0.0600000( ) 0.0600000
10 98/1 0.0165000( ) 0.0165000
11 KHAN 0.0255000( ) 0.0255000
12 KHAN 0.0115000( ) 0.0115000
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1 11/2 Part 0.0050000( ) 0.0050000
2 11/5 Part 0.0088000( ) 0.0088000
3 14/1 A Part 0.0245000( ) 0.0245000
4 14/1 B Part 0.0015000( ) 0.0015000
5 20/2 Part 0.0350000( ) 0.0350000
6 21/1 Part 0.0195000( ) 0.0195000
7 25/1 Part 0.0100000( ) 0.0100000[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
8 25/3 A Part 0.0240000( ) 0.0240000
9 25/3 B Part 0.0115000( ) 0.0115000
10 25/4 Part 0.0490000( ) 0.0490000
11 30/1 0.0300000( ) 0.0300000
12 31/2 B/2 0.0250000( ) 0.0250000
13 31/2/A/1 0.0250000( ) 0.0250000
14 31/2B/4 Part 0.1730000( ) 0.1730000
15 40/0 Part 0.0980000( ) 0.0980000
16 40/A 0.0200000( ) 0.0200000
17 56/1 A Part 0.0330000( ) 0.0330000
18 56/4 Part 0.0200000( ) 0.0200000
19 72/0 Part 0.0065000( ) 0.0065000
20 73/2 Part 0.0070000( ) 0.0070000
21 74/2 Part 0.0185000( ) 0.0185000
22 79/0 Part 0.0100000( ) 0.0100000
23 9/1A Part 0.0165000( ) 0.0165000
24 १०/3A Part 0.0070000( ) 0.0070000
:
1 148/A Part 0.1240000( ) 0.1240000
2 149 Part 0.0070000( ) 0.0070000
3 298 Part 0.0065000( ) 0.0065000
:
1 409/1 Part 0.0485000( ) 0.0485000
2 417 Part 0.0025000( ) 0.0025000
3 419 Part 0.0880000( ) 0.0880000
:
1 53/1 TO5/21 0.0018000( ) 0.0018000
2 53/1TO5/5 0.0625000( ) 0.06250004 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
3 54/1 TO5/12 0.0560000( ) 0.0560000
4 54/1 TO5/13 0.0550000( ) 0.0550000
5 54/1 TO5/14 0.0780000( ) 0.0780000
6 78 Part 0.0340000( ) 0.0340000
7 88 Part 0.0895000( ) 0.0895000
8 KHAN 0.0660000( ) 0.0660000
1.7501 1.7501
[फा. सं. RW/NH-12014-150/2O17-MAH-Zone IV/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd August, 2022
S.O. 3964(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
(widening/two lane with paved shoulder/four laning etc.,), maintenance, management and operation of NH166D in
the stretch of land from Km 0 to Km14.35 (Sub Divisional Office Pen) in the district of RAIGAD in the state of
MAHARASHTRA, 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, Sub Divisional Officer Pen 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 NH166D in the stretch of land
from Km. 0 to Km. 14.35 (Sub Divisional Office Pen) in the district of RAIGAD in the state of
MAHARASHTRA
State: MAHARASHTRA District: RAIGAD
Sl. No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Pen
Village: Ambeghar
1 247/1 Private Wet 0.0030000(Hectare ) 0.0030000
2 267/1 Private Wet 0.0050000(Hectare ) 0.0050000
3 273/1 Private Wet 0.0030000(Hectare ) 0.0030000[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
4 285/1 Private Wet 0.0020000(Hectare ) 0.0020000
5 305/1 Private Wet 0.0345000(Hectare ) 0.0345000
6 306/A Private Wet 0.1000000(Hectare ) 0.1000000
7 307/1 Private Wet 0.0870000(Hectare ) 0.0870000
8 310/2 A Private Wet 0.0045000(Hectare ) 0.0045000
9 331 Private Wet 0.0600000(Hectare ) 0.0600000
10 98/1 Private Wet 0.0165000(Hectare ) 0.0165000
11 KHAN Government Dry 0.0255000(Hectare ) 0.0255000
12 KHAN Government Dry 0.0115000(Hectare ) 0.0115000
Village: Dhavte
1 11/2 Part Private Wet 0.0050000(Hectare ) 0.0050000
2 11/5 Part Private Wet 0.0088000(Hectare ) 0.0088000
3 14/1 A Part Private Wet 0.0245000(Hectare ) 0.0245000
4 14/1 B Part Private Wet 0.0015000(Hectare ) 0.0015000
5 20/2 Part Private Wet 0.0350000(Hectare ) 0.0350000
6 21/1 Part Private Wet 0.0195000(Hectare ) 0.0195000
7 25/1 Part Private Dry 0.0100000(Hectare ) 0.0100000
8 25/3 A Part Private Dry 0.0240000(Hectare ) 0.0240000
9 25/3 B Part Private Dry 0.0115000(Hectare ) 0.0115000
10 25/4 Part Private Dry 0.0490000(Hectare ) 0.0490000
11 30/1 Private Dry 0.0300000(Hectare ) 0.0300000
12 31/2 B/2 Private Dry 0.0250000(Hectare ) 0.0250000
13 31/2/A/1 Private Dry 0.0250000(Hectare ) 0.0250000
14 31/2B/4 Part Private Wet 0.1730000(Hectare ) 0.1730000
15 40/0 Part Private Dry 0.0980000(Hectare ) 0.0980000
16 40/A Private Dry 0.0200000(Hectare ) 0.0200000
17 56/1 A Part Private Wet 0.0330000(Hectare ) 0.0330000
18 56/4 Part Private Wet 0.0200000(Hectare ) 0.0200000
19 72/0 Part Private Dry 0.0065000(Hectare ) 0.0065000
20 73/2 Part Private Wet 0.0070000(Hectare ) 0.0070000
21 74/2 Part Private Wet 0.0185000(Hectare ) 0.0185000
22 79/0 Part Private Dry 0.0100000(Hectare ) 0.0100000
23 9/1A Part Private Wet 0.0165000(Hectare ) 0.0165000
24 १०/3A Part Private Wet 0.0070000(Hectare ) 0.0070000
Village: Gagode Budruk
1 148/A Part Private Dry 0.1240000(Hectare ) 0.1240000
2 149 Part Private Wet 0.0070000(Hectare ) 0.0070000
3 298 Part Private Dry 0.0065000(Hectare ) 0.0065000
Village: Gagode Khurd
1 409/1 Part Private Dry 0.0485000(Hectare ) 0.04850006 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
2 417 Part Government Dry 0.0025000(Hectare ) 0.0025000
3 419 Part Private Dry 0.0880000(Hectare ) 0.0880000
Village: Karambeli Chhattishi
1 53/1 TO5/21 Private Dry 0.0018000(Hectare ) 0.0018000
2 53/1TO5/5 Private Dry 0.0625000(Hectare ) 0.0625000
3 54/1 TO5/12 Private Dry 0.0560000(Hectare ) 0.0560000
4 54/1 TO5/13 Private Dry 0.0550000(Hectare ) 0.0550000
5 54/1 TO5/14 Private Dry 0.0780000(Hectare ) 0.0780000
6 78 Part Government Dry 0.0340000(Hectare ) 0.0340000
7 88 Part Government Dry 0.0895000(Hectare ) 0.0895000
8 KHAN Government Dry 0.0660000(Hectare ) 0.0660000
Total 1.7501 1.7501
[F. No. RW/NH-12014-150/2O17-MAH-Zone IV/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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