Publication of notification under Section 3a MoRTH

## Report on Notification Regarding Land Acquisition for National Highway No. 440 in Andhra Pradesh **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding land acquisition for the upgradation of National Highway No. 440 in Andhra Pradesh. The notification authorizes designated officers as competent authorities to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, for land acquisition related to the two-laning with paved shoulders of a specific stretch of the highway. The key finding is that this notification facilitates the process of acquiring land in specific villages within the Y.S.R Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh to enable the highway expansion project. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of a notification published in the Gazette of India concerning land acquisition for National Highway No. 440 in Andhra Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, inferred from the text, is to facilitate the upgradation of National Highway No. 440 by enabling the acquisition of land required for its two-laning with paved shoulders. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **New Policy** Briefly explain the likely problem/issue the policy addresses, inferring from the text. The policy addresses the problem of land acquisition for development projects. The National Highways Act, 1956 empowers the central government to acquire land for highway construction and upgradation. Land acquisition is a critical requirement for infrastructure development. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **New Policy:** The notification authorizes officers mentioned in column 2 of the Schedule to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act, 1956. This authorization is specifically for the stretch of land detailed in the schedule for upgradation to 2 laning with paved shoulders from Chagalamarri to Proddatur road under National Highway No.440 in km. 50.00 to 130.500 in the district of Y.S.R Kadapa in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The schedule also identifies the specific State, District, Taluk/Mandal, and Villages where the land acquisition will take place. * The schedule details the area of land to be acquired which starts from Gopayapalli and ends in Idupulapaya **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include: * Landowners in the specified villages (Gopayapalli, Vellala, Daddanala, Tangatur, Rajupalem, Arakata Vemula, Korrapadu, Velavali, Vengalayapalli, Pagidala, Kothapalli, Nanganuripalli, Proddatur, Gopavaram, Modameedipalli, Uruturu Veerapunayunipalli, Lingala, Keerthipalli, Indukuru, North Palagiri, South Palagiri, Tangedupalli, Gonumakulapalli, Animela, Potladurthi, Hanuman Gutti, Peddanapadu, Y.Koduru, Yerraguntla, Vempalli, Alreddypalle, Idupulapaya) within the Y.S.R Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. * Residents of these villages. * The appointed "competent authorities" responsible for land acquisition. * Construction companies involved in the highway upgradation project. * The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the officers mentioned in column 2 of the schedule. The Joint Collector, YSR District acts as the Competent Authority. * **Any timelines or procedures specified in the text?:** The notification takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. The procedures for land acquisition will likely be governed by the National Highways Act, 1956. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * The likely intended outcome is the successful acquisition of land required for the two-laning with paved shoulders of the specified stretch of National Highway No. 440. This will facilitate the highway upgradation project, leading to improved transportation infrastructure, reduced travel times, and potentially increased economic activity in the region. However, it will also impact landowners who will be displaced and entitled to compensation as per the act. **9. Conclusion:** The notification analyzed in this report authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities for land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956, enabling the upgradation of National Highway No. 440 in Andhra Pradesh. This notification is a crucial step in facilitating the expansion of the highway and improving connectivity in the region, while directly impacting landowners and residents in the affected areas.

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