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Date: 24th August 2026 Category: Extra Ordinary Jurisdiction: India, Central Government

Publication of notification under Section 3a

Issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways · Deptt. of Road Transport and Highways

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

Executive Summary This gazette notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on August 24, 2026, authorizes the appointment of a competent authority for land acquisition on National Highway NH17. The authorization pertains to the stretch from Km. 0 to Km. 6.91 in West Bengal for the construction of a major bridge across the Teesta River and highway widening. The order is effective immediately from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Key Points / Main Content

  • Legal Authorization

    • The notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956.
    • It officially designates the "Competent Authority for Land Acquisition" (CALA) to perform functions necessary for the development of the specified highway stretch.

  • Project Scope and Infrastructure

    • The project involves building, widening, or four-laning the highway stretch from Km. 0 to Km. 6.91 of NH17.
    • A primary objective is the construction of an additional major bridge and its approaches across the river Teesta at Sevoke.
    • The authority covers the maintenance, management, and operation of this specific section.

  • Geographic Jurisdiction

    • State: West Bengal.
    • District: Jalpaiguri.
    • Taluk/Mandal: Mal.
    • Affected Areas: The land acquisition specifically impacts Paschim Totgaon (J.L. No. 1) and Elenbari Tea Garden (J.L. No. 4).

Impact Analysis

Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition) Impact This official is formally designated as the Competent Authority (CALA) under the National Highways Act, 1956. Action Required The officer must perform all statutory functions related to land acquisition, building, maintenance, and management for the defined stretch of NH17.

Landowners and Residents of Paschim Totgaon and Elenbari Tea Garden Impact Landholdings in these specific villages are now subject to the acquisition process for the construction of the Teesta River bridge and highway widening. Action Required Affected parties must engage with the Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition) regarding the acquisition proceedings for the NH17 project.

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways / National Highways Authority Impact The Ministry establishes the legal framework to proceed with the technical and administrative phases of the NH17 development in West Bengal. Action Required Coordinate with the newly authorized competent authority to initiate the construction, widening, and management of the bridge and highway stretch.

Key Entities Referenced

National Highways Act, 1956: The primary legislation under which the Central Government exercises powers to acquire land and authorize officials for highway development. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The central ministry responsible for issuing this notification and overseeing national highway infrastructure and management. NH17 (National Highway 17): The specific highway stretch (Km. 0 to Km. 6.91) designated for land acquisition, widening, and the construction of a major bridge across the Teesta River. Jalpaiguri, West Bengal: The primary geographical location, including the Mal taluk and Sevoke area, where the highway development and land acquisition are focused. Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition): The official designated as the competent authority to perform functions related to land acquisition for the specified highway stretch.
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रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-24082026-275718 CG-DxLx-xEG-I2D4H0x8x2x0 26-275718 xxxGIDExxx असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii) PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 4486] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, अगस्ट्त 24, 2026/भाद्र 2, 1948 No. 4486] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026/BHADRA 2, 1948 सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय अजधसचू ना नई दिल्ली, 24 अगस्ट्त, 2026 का.आ. 4669(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय राजमार् गअधिधियम, 1956 (1956 का 48) की िारा 3 के खंड (क) द्वारा प्रदत्त शधियों का प्रयोर् करत े हुए, िीच े दी र्यी अिुसूची म े यथा धिधिददष्ट 0 दकमी स े 6.91 दकमी के NH17 तक के भुखण्ड के संबंि म ें उि राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग के धिमागण (चोड़ाकरि े / चार लेि का बिाि,े आदद), अिुरक्षण,प्रबंि और प्रचालि हते ु उि अधिधियम के अिीि सक्षम प्राधिकारी के कृत्यो का पालि करि े के धलए इस अधिसचू िा के राजपत्र म े प्रकाशि दक तारीख स े सक्षम प्राधिकारी के रूप म ेप्राधिकृत करती ह।ै 6510 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] अिसु चू ी पधिम बंर्ाल राज्य म ेंतीस्ता िदी (सेिोके म)ें पर एक और बड़े पलु और उसके अप्रोच (पहुचं मार्ग) के धिमाणग के धलए िेशिल हाईि े NH 17 पर ज़मीि का अधिग्रहण। क्रधमक सक्षम भूधम का राज्य धजल े का िाम तालकु का िाम र्ािं का िाम सख्ं या प्राधिकारी धििरण 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 1 अपर धजला राष्ट्रीय पधिम जलपाईर्ड़ु ी मॉल 1 पधिम टोटर्ााँि (ज.े एल. मधजस्रेट (भू- राजमार्ग बंर्ाल ि.ं 1) अजगि) संख्या 2 एलेिबाड़ी चा बार्ाि NH17 (ज.े एल. िं-4) के दक.मी 0 स े दक.मी 6.91 तक [फा. स.ं 1089] िेख अमीनखान, जनििे क MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 24th August, 2026 S.O. 4669(E).— In exercise of powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956(48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby authorizes the officers mentioned in column (2) of the Schedule annexed here to as the competent authorities to perform the functions of such authorities under the said Act with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, in respect of the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 6.91 of the NH17 for building (widening / four-laning, etc.), maintenance, management and operation in the State of WEST BENGAL SCHEDULE Land acquisition on National Highway No. NH 17 for Construction of additional major bridge and approaches across river Teesta (at Sevoke) in the State of WEST BENGAL. Sl. CALA Stretch State District Taluk/Mandal Name of the Village No. 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 Additional NH17 WEST Jalpaiguri Mal 1 Paschim Totgaon (J.L District KM 0 TO BENGAL .No. 1) Magistrate KM 6.91 2 Elenbari Tea Garden (LA) (J.L. No.- 4 ) [F. No. 1089] SHAIKH AMINKHAN, Director Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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