## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for NH130B Construction in Chhattisgarh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 130B (NH130B) in the state of Chhattisgarh. The core purpose is to facilitate the construction of the Mallin Nala Bridge in the Balodabazar Bhatapara district. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specific parcels of land and outlines procedures for affected parties to raise objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the notification published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on November 30, 2022, concerning land acquisition for the NH130B project in Chhattisgarh. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a **New Policy** action, implementing the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective, as stated in the notification, is to acquire land for the public purpose of building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder/four-laning, etc.), maintenance, management, and operation of NH130B. This includes the specific construction of the Mallin Nala Bridge.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification addresses the need for infrastructure development and improved connectivity in the Balodabazar Bhatapara district of Chhattisgarh. The construction of NH130B and the Mallin Nala Bridge likely aim to enhance transportation efficiency, reduce travel time, and stimulate economic activity in the region. The notification explicitly states that the land acquisition is "for the public purpose," suggesting a broader benefit to the community.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The notification establishes the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land as described in the Schedule for the purpose of NH130B construction and maintenance.
* **Land Description:** Specific land parcels required for the project are detailed in the Schedule, including survey numbers, land type, nature of land, and area in hectares.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with an interest in the land are granted a 21-day period from the notification's publication date to object to the land acquisition.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority (Sub Division Officer - Revenue, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh), stating the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority is obligated to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through legal representation. The Competent Authority will then decide to allow or disallow the objections.
* **Finality of Decision:** The Competent Authority's decision regarding objections is final.
* **Access to Information:** Land plans and other relevant details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land within the specified stretch of NH130B (Km 90.245 to Km 90.730) in the Balodabazar Bhatapara district of Chhattisgarh. This includes owners of both private and government land.
* **Residents of Balodabazar Bhatapara:** Residents potentially impacted by the construction and improved infrastructure.
* **Local businesses:** Businesses that may be positively or negatively affected by the NH130B project.
* **Potential objectors:** People interested in the land who may want to object to the use of the land for the stated purpose.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the primary responsible agency. The Sub Division Officer - Revenue, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh, serves as the Competent Authority for handling objections.
* **Timeline:** A 21-day period is provided for filing objections, commencing from the date of the notification's publication (November 30, 2022).
* **Procedure:** The implementation involves land surveying, notification publication, objection handling, and decision-making by the Competent Authority, followed by land acquisition as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this land acquisition are likely to include:
* **Smooth land acquisition**: Ensures the land required for construction is acquired efficiently.
* **Improved Infrastructure:** The successful construction of NH130B and the Mallin Nala Bridge.
* **Enhanced Connectivity:** Improved transportation links within the Balodabazar Bhatapara district and surrounding regions.
* **Economic Development:** Potential economic growth stimulated by improved infrastructure and transportation efficiency.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a crucial step in the development of NH130B and the construction of the Mallin Nala Bridge in Chhattisgarh. It outlines the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels and establishes a clear process for affected parties to voice their concerns. The project holds the potential to significantly improve infrastructure, connectivity, and economic opportunities in the region. Understanding the details of this notification is vital for landowners and other stakeholders who may be directly impacted by the land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A legal act cited as the basis for exercising powers related to land acquisition for national highway projects.
Central Government: The governing authority responsible for land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
NH130B: A National Highway being widened/improved, specifically the stretch from Km 90.245 to Km. 90.73.
Mallin Nala Bridge: A bridge being constructed on NH130B.
Balodabazar Bhatapara: A district in Chhattisgarh where land acquisition is taking place for the NH130B project.
Chhattisgarh: The state in India where the land acquisition for the NH130B project is occurring.
Competent Authority: The authority responsible for handling objections to land acquisition, specifically the Sub Division OfficerRevenue, Balodabazar Chhattisgarh.
Sub Division OfficerRevenue Balodabazar Chhattisgarh: The specific office and location designated as the 'Competent Authority' for handling objections related to the land acquisition.
Bitkuli: A village in Chhattisgarh where land is being acquired for the NH130B highway project.
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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.ं 5316] नई दिल्ली, बुधवार, नवम्ब र 30, 2022/अग्रहायण 9, 1944
No. 5316] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022/AGRAHAYANA 9, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 30 नवम् बर, 2022
का.आ. 5548(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिस े इसम ें इसके
पश्चात् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य के बलौिाबािार-भाटापारा जिले म ें NH-130B के दक.मी. 90.245 स े
दक.मी.90.73 तक के भ-ू खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदि), अनरु क्षण,
प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीचे अनुसूची म ें दिया गया ह,ै
ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करन े के अपने 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, अर्ागत् अनुजवभागीय अजधकारी ( रािस्ट्व ) बालोिबािार (छत्तीसगढ़) को
जलजखत रूप म ें प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजर्त दकए िाएगं े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को
व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर िगे ा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तर्ा
7934 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ऐसी और िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदि कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आििे द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को
अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आिेि
अंजतम होगा ।
इस अजधसूचना के अतं गतग 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 ी
छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य के बलौिाबािार-भाटापारा जिल ेम ेंNH-130B के दक.मी. 90.245 स े दक.मी. 90.73 के जलए अिनग की
िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अर्वा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का सजं क्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: छत्तीसगढ़ जिल ेका नाम: बलौिाबािार-भाटापारा
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण भूजम का भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
सख्ं या सख्ं या प्रकार (स्ट्र्ानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: लवन
गावं का नाम: जबटकुली
1 1322 सरकारी िासकीय घास 0.0400000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.0400000
2 1323/1 जनिी कृजष भूजम 0.0060000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.0060000
3 1323/2 जनिी कृजष भूजम 0.0080000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.0080000
4 1326/4 जनिी कृजष भूजम 0.0120000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.0120000
5 1327/1 जनिी कृजष भूजम 0.0080000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.0080000
6 1330/1 सरकारी िासकीय घास 0.1120000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.1120000
7 1524 सरकारी िासकीय नाला 0.0650000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.0650000
8 1573/1 जनिी कृजष भूजम कोटवारी सेवा 0.1010000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.1010000
भूजम
9 1573/2 सरकारी दकसान डबरी 0.0320000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.0320000
10 1574 सरकारी िासकीय घास 0.0610000( हक्े टेयर ) 0.0610000
कुल 0.4450 0.4450
[फा. स.ं RO/NH/CG-2021-22/LA/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 30th November, 2022
S.O. 5548(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 NH-130B in
the stretch of land from Km 90.245 to Km. 90.73 Construction of Mallin Nala Bridge in the District of Balodabazar-
Bhatapara in the state of Chhattisgarh, 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 Division Officer(Revenue)
Balodabazar (Chhattisgarh) 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 NH-130B in the stretch of land
from Km. 90.245 to Km. 90.730 Construction of Mallin Nala Bridge in the District of Balodabazar-Bhatapara
in the state of Chhattisgarh.
State: CHHATTISGARH District: Balodabazar-Bhatapara
S. Survey / Plot Type of Nature Of Land Area Area
No. Number Land (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Lawan
Village: Bitkuli
1 1322 Government Government Grass 0.0400000(Hectare ) 0.0400000
2 1323/1 Private Agriculture Land 0.0060000(Hectare ) 0.0060000
3 1323/2 Private Agriculture Land 0.0080000(Hectare ) 0.0080000
4 1326/4 Private Agriculture Land 0.0120000(Hectare ) 0.0120000
5 1327/1 Private Agriculture Land 0.0080000(Hectare ) 0.0080000
6 1330/1 Government Government Grass 0.1120000(Hectare ) 0.1120000
7 1524 Government Government Nala 0.0650000(Hectare ) 0.0650000
8 1573/1 Private Agriculture Land Kotwari Seva 0.1010000(Hectare ) 0.1010000
Land
9 1573/2 Government Farmer Dabri 0.0320000(Hectare ) 0.0320000
10 1574 Government Government Grass 0.0610000(Hectare ) 0.0610000
Total 0.4450 0.4450
[F. No. RO/NH/CG-2021-22/LA/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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