## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 748 (NH748)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding the acquisition of land for building, widening, and maintaining National Highway 748 (NH748) in Goa. The core purpose is to facilitate the expansion and improvement of the highway. The key finding is the declaration of intent to acquire specific land parcels described in the schedule, enabling the project's progression, with a defined process for affected parties to raise objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the policy notification concerning land acquisition for the National Highway 748 (NH748) project in Goa, based solely on the provided official gazette text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new policy action* regarding specific land acquisition.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objectives are:
* To acquire land for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 748 (NH748).
* To improve the stretch of land from design chainage Km. 84.00 to Km. 95.620 (existing chainage Km. 84.00 to Km. 97.177) from the Goa-Karnataka border to Mollem section in the state of Goa.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a new policy action, the notification addresses the need for land to facilitate infrastructure development for NH748. The stated "public purpose" suggests existing infrastructure is inadequate, and expansion/improvement are required to meet transportation needs. The widening to four lanes and improvement of maintenance indicates aims to improve traffic flow, safety, and connectivity along this route.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As a new policy action, the following are key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the land described in the schedule.
* **Land Description:** A detailed schedule lists the survey numbers, plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, and area (in square meters and hectares) of the land parcels to be acquired.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals interested in the land are granted a 21-day period from the publication date to object to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** The Special Land Acquisition Officer, PWD-National Highways, Altinho, Panaji Goa, is designated as the competent authority to receive and address objections.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted in writing, stating the grounds for the objection. The competent authority is required to provide an opportunity for the objector to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Finality of Decision:** The competent authority's decision on the objections is final.
* **Availability of Information:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include:
* Landowners of the properties listed in the schedule.
* Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the land to be acquired.
* Individuals or entities who use the existing NH748 route.
* The Special Land Acquisition Officer, PWD-National Highways, Altinho, Panaji Goa.
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Central Government), Special Land Acquisition Officer, PWD-National Highways.
* **Timelines:** 21-day objection period from the date of publication.
* **Procedures:** Defined process for filing and addressing objections, with the competent authority responsible for hearing objections and making a final decision. Land plans are available for inspection.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes based on the stated provisions include:
* Acquisition of land required for the NH748 project.
* Improved infrastructure, including wider roads and better maintenance.
* Enhanced traffic flow and reduced congestion.
* Improved safety for road users.
* Enhanced connectivity between Goa and Karnataka.
* Potential economic benefits due to improved transportation infrastructure.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies the government's commitment to improving the NH748 highway. The acquisition of land will enable the development of a wider, better-maintained road, ultimately aiming to enhance transportation efficiency and safety in the region. The detailed procedures for raising objections provide a mechanism for affected parties to voice their concerns. It is crucial for all stakeholders, particularly landowners, to be aware of their rights and responsibilities throughout the acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: This is the primary legislation under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
NH748: National Highway 748, the road for which land is being acquired for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management and operation.
Goa: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place. The land is located from Goa-Karnataka border to Mollem section.
Karnataka: State bordering Goa, mentioned in relation to the starting point of the stretch of land affected by the highway project (Goa-Karnataka border).
Mollem: A section or area within Goa that is part of the specified stretch of land for the NH748 project.
South Goa: District in Goa where the land acquisition is taking place.
Dharbandora: Taluk (sub-division of a district) in South Goa where the land acquisition is taking place.
Molem: Village within Dharbandora taluk, South Goa, where specific land parcels are being acquired.
Special Land Acquisition Officer, PWDNational Highways, Altinho, Panaji Goa: The competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
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स.ं 4795] नई दिल्ली, बहृ स्ट्प जतवार, अक्त बू र 27, 2022/कार्तकग 5, 1944
No. 4795] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022/KARTIKA 5, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 26 अक् तूबर, 2022
का.आ. 5013(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 ए की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक गोवा राज्य के राष्ट्रीय रािमागग संख्या-748 दक.मी. 84.000 स े दक.मी. 95.620 तक (मौिुिा
दक.मी. 84.000 स े दक.मी. 97.177 तक) (गोवा/कनॉटका बोडॅर- मोलेम खंड) तक का जनमाणग करन/े चौड़ीकरण करन े /के
जलए भुजम का अिगन की िाने वाली सरंचना सजहत अथवा संरचना रजहत भुजम का संजिप्त जववरण;
कोई व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3सी की उपघारा (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 आिेप
कर सकेगा ;
ऐसा प्रत्येक आिेप सिम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् जविेष भ-ू अिगन अजधकारी, लोक जनमागण जवभाग - राष्ट्रीय रािमाग,ग
अजल्टन्द्हो, पणिी - गोवा, को जलजखत रूप म े दकया िाएगा और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएगं े और सिम
प्राजधकारी, आिेपकत्र्ता को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजध व्यवसायी द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर िेगा और ऐसे आिेपो की
सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िांच करने के पश्चात ् यदि कोई हो, जिसे सिम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझ,े आिेष द्वारा
या तो आिेपों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा ;
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उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3सी की उपधारा (2) के अधीन सिम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई आिेष अंजतम
होगा ; और
इस अजधसूचना के अन्द्तगगत आनेवाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सिम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीिण दकया िा सकता ह।ै
अनसु चू ी
गोवा राज्य के राष्ट्रीय रािमाग गसख्ं या-748 दक.मी. 84.000 स ेदक.मी. 95.620 तक (मौििु ा दक.मी. 84.000 स े
दक.मी. 97.177 तक) (गोवा/कनॉटका बोडॅर- मोलमे खडं )तक का जनमाणग करन/ेचौड़ीकरण करन े/के भजु म का
अिनग की िान ेवाली सरंचना सजहत अथवा सरं चना रजहत भजु म का सजं िप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: गोवा जिल ेका नाम: दजिण गोवा
क्रजमक सख्ं या सविे ण सख्ं या भजू म का प्रकार भजू म की प्रकृजि भजू म का ित्रे फल भजू म का ित्रे फल
(स्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
िालकु का नाम: धारबदं ोडा
गावं का नाम: मोल ें
1 22/1 Part जनिी ड्राई 2,050.0000000 (वग ग मीटर) 0.2050000
2 31/14 Part अन्य ड्राई 140.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0140000
3 31/5 Part अन्य ड्राई 5,180.0000000 (वग ग मीटर) 0.5180000
4 32/1 Part अन्य ड्राई 260.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0260000
5 32/2 Part अन्य ड्राई 350.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0350000
6 32/3 Part अन्य ड्राई 550.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0550000
7 33/3 Part अन्य ड्राई 590.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0590000
8 33/4 Part जनिी ड्राई 550.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0550000
9 33/5 Part अन्य ड्राई 1,850.0000000 (वग ग मीटर) 0.1850000
10 33/6 Part अन्य ड्राई 610.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0610000
11 33/7 Part सरकारी ड्राई 90.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0090000
12 34/1 Part अन्य ड्राई 190.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0190000
13 35/1 Part सरकारी ड्राई 3,050.0000000 (वग ग मीटर) 0.3050000
14 36/26 Part जनिी ड्राई 550.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0550000
15 38/1 Part जनिी ड्राई 80.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0080000
16 62/2 Part जनिी ड्राई 430.0000000 (वगग मीटर) 0.0430000
17 67/1 अन्य ड्राई 2,900.0000000 (वग ग मीटर) 0.2900000[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
18 69/1 अन्य ड्राई 8,098.0000000 (वग ग मीटर) 0.8098000
कुल 27,518.0000 2.7518
[फा. स.ं RW/NH/37014/14/2/2016/NHDP-IV A/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th October, 2022
S.O. 5013(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (1) of Section 3A of the National
Highways Act, 1956(48 of 1956) (herein after 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 the Land to be acquired for building (widening /four laning etc) Maintenance management and operation of
NH-748 on the stretch of land from design chainage Km. 84/00 to Km. 95/620 (existing chainage Km.84.00 to
Km.97.177) (Goa/Karnataka border to Mollem section ) in the state of Goa (for 3A)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 Official Gazette, object to use 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 Special Land Acquisition
Officer, PWD-National Highways, Altinho, Panaji – Goa, 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 lands covered under this notification are available and can be inspected by
the interested person at the aforesaid office of the competent authority.
SCHEDULE
Brief notification for the Land to be Acquired for building (widening / four laning , etc) Maintenance,
Management and operation of NH-748 on the stretch of land from Design change Km. 84.000 to
Km. 95.620 (Existing Chainage Km. 84.000 to km.97.177) (Goa / Karnataka Border to Mollem
Section) in the state of Goa (For 3A).
State: GOA District: SOUTH GOA
Sl. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Dharbandora
Village: Molem
1 22/1 Part Private Dry 2,050.0000000 (Square meter) 0.2050000
2 31/14 Part Common Dry 140.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0140000
3 31/5 Part Common Dry 5,180.0000000 (Square meter) 0.5180000
4 32/1 Part Common Dry 260.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0260000
5 32/2 Part Common Dry 350.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0350000
6 32/3 Part Common Dry 550.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0550000
7 33/3 Part Common Dry 590.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0590000
8 33/4 Part Private Dry 550.0000000 (Square meter) 0.05500004 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
9 33/5 Part Common Dry 1,850.0000000 (Square meter) 0.1850000
10 33/6 Part Common Dry 610.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0610000
11 33/7 Part Government Dry 90.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0090000
12 34/1 Part Common Dry 190.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0190000
13 35/1 Part Government Dry 3,050.0000000 (Square meter) 0.3050000
14 36/26 Part Private Dry 550.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0550000
15 38/1 Part Private Dry 80.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0080000
16 62/2 Part Private Dry 430.0000000 (Square meter) 0.0430000
17 67/1 Common Dry 2,900.0000000 (Square meter) 0.2900000
18 69/1 Common Dry 8,098.0000000 (Square meter) 0.8098000
Total 27,518.0000 2.7518
[F. No. RW/NH/37014/14/2/2016/NHDP-IV A/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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