## Report on Land Acquisition for National Highway Development in Andhra Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding land acquisition for the construction of a 2-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) on National Highway (NH) No. 18 (New NH 40) in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. The core purpose of this notification is to declare the government's intention to acquire land for this infrastructure project and to provide a process for affected parties to raise objections. The key finding is the identification of specific land parcels targeted for acquisition, along with a defined process for lodging objections.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the construction of a Road Over Bridge on National Highway No. 18 (New NH 40) in Andhra Pradesh. This analysis is based solely on the text provided in the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a notification pertaining to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the provided text, is to acquire land for "building wideningtwo laning etc.,, maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No.18 Km.56700 New NH 40 in the stretch of land for 'Construction of 2 Lane ROB at Km.56800 in lieu of Level Crossing No.120 of National Highways No.18 in CHITTOOR District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH'".
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The notification addresses the need for infrastructure development to improve transportation efficiency and safety on National Highway No. 18. Specifically, it appears the existing Level Crossing No. 120 is being replaced with a Road Over Bridge to eliminate potential delays and safety hazards associated with railway crossings. The notification initiates the legal process of land acquisition necessary to undertake this construction.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** This notification details the intention of the Central Government to acquire land for the aforementioned purpose. The critical provisions include:
* **Land Identification:** Specifies the survey numbers, plot types, nature of land, and area (in both square meters and hectares) of the parcels of land to be acquired in Pileru Village, Pileru Taluk, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Grants individuals "interested in the said land" a 21-day period (from the date of the notification's publication) to object to the land acquisition.
* **Objection Procedure:** Requires objections to be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority (Subcollector, Revenue Divisional Officer, Madanapalle, Chittoor District), stating the grounds for objection.
* **Hearing Process:** Mandates the Competent Authority to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard (in person or through a legal practitioner) and to conduct further inquiry if deemed necessary.
* **Final Decision:** States that the Competent Authority's order (allowing or disallowing objections) will be final.
* **Accessibility of Information:** Makes land plans and other details 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 in Pileru Village, Pileru Taluk, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, whose land is identified in the Schedule for acquisition.
* Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the proposed Road Over Bridge construction site who may be directly or indirectly affected by the project.
* The Competent Authority (Subcollector, Revenue Divisional Officer, Madanapalle, Chittoor District).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is responsible for initiating the land acquisition process. The Competent Authority (Subcollector, Revenue Divisional Officer, Madanapalle, Chittoor District) is responsible for managing the objection process and making decisions regarding land acquisition.
* **Timelines and Procedures:**
* A 21-day period is provided for filing objections from the date of publication of the notification.
* Objectors must submit their objections in writing to the Competent Authority, specifying the grounds for the objection.
* The Competent Authority must provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard.
* The Competent Authority will make a final decision on the objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The intended outcomes of this notification are to:
* Facilitate the acquisition of land required for the construction of the 2-lane Road Over Bridge.
* Enable the timely completion of the infrastructure project.
* Improve transportation efficiency and safety by replacing the existing level crossing.
* Potentially improve regional connectivity and economic development.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification signifies the commencement of the land acquisition process for a critical infrastructure project aimed at improving transportation on National Highway No. 18. The notification outlines the specific land parcels to be acquired and establishes a clear mechanism for affected parties to voice their concerns. This represents a crucial step towards enhancing transportation infrastructure and promoting regional development in Andhra Pradesh.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An Indian law that provides for the declaration of certain highways as national highways and for matters connected therewith.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
National Highway No.18: A National Highway in India, specifically referenced for building wideningtwo laning etc.,, maintenance, management and operation.
New NH 40: A National Highway in India, formerly known as National Highway 18
CHITTOOR District: An administrative district in Andhra Pradesh, India, where land acquisition is planned for construction.
ANDHRA PRADESH: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
SUBCOLLECTOR REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MADANAPALLE: The Competent Authority for addressing objections related to the land acquisition, located in CHITTOOR District.
Pileru: A Taluk and Village in CHITTOOR District, Andhra Pradesh, where land is being acquired.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 2019] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रवार, मई 6, 2022/विै ाख 16, 1944
No. 2019] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022/VAISAKHA 16, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 6 मई, 2022
का. आ. 2124(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 प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक आंध्र प्रदेि राज्य के जचत्तूर जिल े म ें राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग संख्या.18 (नया रारा-40 पर
दक.मी 56/700) पर दक.मी. 56/800 पर लेवल क्राससग संख्या.120 के स्ट्थान पर 2 लेन के आरओबी ओर इसके माग ग
के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/2-लेन का बनाना आदद), अनरु क्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम
अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची म ें ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करने 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 ददन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् सब कलेक्टर/रेवेन्द्यू जडजवजिनल ऑदिसर, मदनपल्ली, जचत्तूर जिल े
को जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंगे और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग
को व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सनु े िाने का अवसर देगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ्
तथा ऐसी और िााँच करन े के पश्चात्, यदद कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि 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 आदेि
अंजतम होगा ।
3115 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 ी
आंध्र प्रदेि राज्य के जचत्तूर जिल ेम ें राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग संख्या.18 के आरओबी दक.मी 56/800 (पर लेवल क्राससग
संख्या.120) तक के भू-खण्ड के जलए के जलए अिगन की िाने वाली संरचना रजहत अथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त
जववरण
राज्य का नाम: आध्रं प्रदेि जिल ेका नाम: जचत्तरू
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण भूजम का भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे िल भूजम का
सख्ं या सख्ं या प्रकार (स्ट्थानीय इकाई) क्षत्रे िल
(हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: जपलरूे
गावं का नाम: जपलरूे
1 47/2A जनिी ड्राई 101.1750000(वगग मीटर) 0.0101175
2 640 सरकारी पोरंबोकु (रेलवे ए-क्लास) 1,202.0000000(वगग मीटर) 0.1202000
3 65 B जनिी(इनाम ) ड्राई 134.0000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0134000
4 66 A/1 जनिी(इनाम ) ड्राई 80.9400000(वगग मीटर) 0.0080940
5 66A/2 जनिी ड्राई 142.0600000(वगग मीटर) 0.0142060
6 67 जनिी ड्राई 357.0000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0357000
7 86/2A जनिी(इनाम ) ड्राई 80.9400000(वगग मीटर) 0.0080940
8 87/1 जनिी ड्राई 490.0000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0490000
9 92A/1B जनिी(इनाम) ड्राई 242.8200000(वगग मीटर) 0.0242820
10 92B/2B जनिी(इनाम ) ड्राई 202.3500000(वगग मीटर) 0.0202350
11 93/2 सरकारी उनअस्ट्सेस्ट्सेड 2,185.3800000(वगग मीटर) 0.2185380
12 95/2 जनिी ड्राई 922.7160000(वगग मीटर) 0.0922716
कुल 6,141.3810 0.6141
[िा. सं. RW/NH-12014/AP(18)LA/16-S&R(B)/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th May, 2022
S.O. 2124(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3(A) 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 laning etc.,), maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No.18 (Km.56/700
New NH 40) in the stretch of land for "Construction of 2 Lane ROB at Km.56/800 in lieu of Level Crossing No.120 of
National Highways No.18 in CHITTOOR District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH, 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 SUB-COLLECTOR /
REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MADANAPALLE, CHITTOOR DISTRICT 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.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling within the stretch of land for ROB at
Km.56/800 (in lieu of L.C.No.120) on National Highways No.18 in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH
State: ANDHRA PRADESH District: CHITTOOR
S.No. Survey / Plot Type of Nature of Land Area Area
Number Land (in Local Unit) (in
Hectare)
Taluk: Pileru
Village: Pileru
1 47/2A Private Dry 101.1750000(Square Meter ) 0.0101175
2 640 Government Poramboku (Railway A- 1,202.0000000(Square Meter ) 0.1202000
Class)
3 65 B Private(Inam) Dry 134.0000000(Square Meter ) 0.0134000
4 66 A/1 Private(Inam) Dry 80.9400000(Square Meter ) 0.0080940
5 66A/2 Private Dry 142.0600000(Square Meter ) 0.0142060
6 67 Private Dry 357.0000000(Square Meter ) 0.0357000
7 86/2A Private(Inam) Dry 80.9400000(Square Meter ) 0.0080940
8 87/1 Private Dry 490.0000000(Square Meter ) 0.0490000
9 92A/1B Private(Inam) Dry 242.8200000(Square Meter ) 0.0242820
10 92B/2B Private(Inam) Dry 202.3500000(Square Meter ) 0.02023504 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
11 93/2 Government Unassessed 2,185.3800000(Square Meter ) 0.2185380
12 95/2 Private Dry 922.7160000(Square Meter ) 0.0922716
Total 6,141.3810 0.6141
[F. No. RW/NH-12014/AP(18)LA/16-S&R(B)/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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