## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 16 (NH16) Expansion in Odisha
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning land acquisition for the building, widening (two lane with paved shoulder, four laning etc.), maintenance, management and operation of National Highway 16 (NH16) in Odisha. The notification, published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, declares the government's intention to acquire land within a specified stretch of NH16 (Km. 136.5 to Km. 150) in the Balasore district. Key findings include the identification of specific land parcels to be acquired, the process for affected parties to object to the acquisition, and the assignment of the Tahasildar Simulia as the Competent Authority. This policy aims to facilitate infrastructure development along NH16.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides a detailed analysis of a notification published in The Gazette of India regarding the acquisition of land for the purpose of building, widening, maintenance, management and operation of National Highway 16 (NH16) in the state of Odisha. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative focused on land acquisition for highway development.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to acquire land for the building, widening (two lane with paved shoulder, four laning etc.), maintenance, management, and operation of NH16 within the defined stretch of Km. 136.5 to Km. 150 in Balasore, Odisha. This suggests an objective to improve and expand the existing highway infrastructure.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy initiative to acquire land for the purpose of building, widening (two lane with paved shoulder, four laning etc.), maintenance, management and operation of National Highway 16 (NH16). The policy likely addresses the need to improve transportation infrastructure and connectivity. The expansion and maintenance of NH16 could address issues such as traffic congestion, safety concerns, and the need for better road infrastructure to support economic activities in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As a new policy, the following provisions are established:
* **Declaration of Intention to Acquire Land:** The notification formally declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels along NH16 (Km. 136.5 to Km. 150).
* **Land Identification:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey/plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, and area in local units and hectares. These lands are located in the villages of Jamjhadi and Simulia in the district of Balasore, Odisha.
* **Right to Objection:** Individuals with an interest in the land have the right to object to the acquisition within twenty-one days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority (Tahasildar Simulia), stating the grounds for the objection. The Competent Authority is required to provide the objector with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority, after hearing objections and conducting any necessary inquiries, will either allow or disallow the objections. The decision of the Competent Authority is final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and other details related to the acquisition are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners and residents within the specified stretch of NH16 (Km. 136.5 to Km. 150) in the Balasore district of Odisha.
* The villages of Jamjhadi and Simulia.
* The local authorities (Tahasildar Simulia) responsible for implementing the land acquisition process.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (issuing the notification).
* Tahasildar Simulia (designated as the Competent Authority).
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* 21-day objection period from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
* The Competent Authority must provide an opportunity for objectors to be heard.
* The Competent Authority must make a decision (allow or disallow) on the objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this land acquisition policy are likely to include:
* Facilitation of the building, widening (two lane with paved shoulder, four laning etc.), maintenance, management, and operation of NH16.
* Improvement of transportation infrastructure, potentially leading to reduced travel times and increased safety.
* Economic benefits due to improved connectivity and accessibility.
* Potential displacement of landowners and residents, necessitating fair compensation and resettlement measures.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the government's intention to acquire land for the improvement and expansion of NH16 in Odisha. It establishes a clear process for land acquisition, including the right to objection for affected parties. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for enhancing transportation infrastructure, promoting economic development, and improving connectivity in the region. However, it is essential to ensure fair compensation and address the concerns of affected landowners and residents to minimize potential negative impacts.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Act under which the Central Government is exercising its powers.
Central Government: The governing body exercising powers under the National Highways Act, 1956.
NH16: National Highway 16, the road for which land acquisition is planned.
Balasore, Odisha: District and State where the land acquisition is taking place.
ODISHA: State where the land acquisition is taking place.
BALASORE: District in Odisha where the land acquisition is taking place.
Simulia: Area in Balasore district, Odisha where land acquisition is taking place.
Tahasildar Simulia: Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Jamjhadi: Village where land acquisition is planned.
New Delhi: Location of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for the notification.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director at Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
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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.ं 3424] नई ददल्ली, सोमवार, अगस्ट्त 1, 2022/श्रावण 10, 1944
No. 3424] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022/SHRAVANA 10, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 1 अगस्ट् त, 2022
का.आ. 3589(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 करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िान े के पश्चात ् दक उड़ीसा राज्य के बालेश्वर जिल े में NH16 के दक.मी. 136.5 स े दक.मी. 150 (एट/ पोष्ट/
जप. एस-जसमुजलआ, जडजस्ट्रक्ट-बालासोर, (ओजडिा)) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमाणग (चौड़ी करण/पव्े ड िोल्डर सजहत
2-लने /4-लेन का बनाना आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका
संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची म ें ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिनग 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 प्रत्यके आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत् तहसीलदार जसमुजलआ को जलजखत रूप म े प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और
उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएगं े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी जवजधक
पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर देगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िााँच करने के पश्चात,् यदद
कोई हो, जिस े सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर
सकेगा ।
5194 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आदेि
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 ी
उड़ीसा राज्य के बालश्वे र जिल ेम ेंNH16 के दक.मी. 136.5 स ेदक.मी.150 (एट/पोष्ट/जप.एस-जसमजु लआ,
जडजस्ट्रक्ट-बालासोर , (ओजडिा)) के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत
भूजम का सजं क्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: उड़ीसा जिल ेका नाम: बालश्वे र
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: जसजमजलआ
गावं का नाम: िामझाजड़ – 150
1 1611 जनिी घरबरी 0.0099999(एकर) 0.0040469
2 1613 जनिी घरबरी 0.0099999(एकर) 0.0040469
3 1617 सरकारी उन्नत िोिनयोग्य 0.0099999(एकर) 0.0040469
4 1618 जनिी घरबरी 0.0099999(एकर) 0.0040469
गावं का नाम: जसजमजलआ-137
1 60 जनिी चक 29 0.0900000(एकर ) 0.0364225
2 61 सरकारी मुख्य पाजणनाला 0.0499999(एकर) 0.0202347
कुल 0.1800 0.0728
[फा. सं. NHAI/BOT/11012/58/2005/Pt./LA/NH-16/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 1st August, 2022
S.O. 3589(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 NH16 in the
stretch of land from Km. 136.5 to Km. 150 (At/Po/PS-Simulia, Dist-Balasore, (Odisha)) in the district of BALASORE
in the state of ODISHA, 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, Tahasildar Simulia in writing and
shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall give the objector an opportunity of being heard,[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 NH16 in the stretch of land from
NH16 (At/Po/PS- Simulia, Dist- Balasore, (Odisha)) in the district of BALASORE in the state of ODISHA.
State: ODISHA District: BALASORE
Sl. Survey/Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Similia
Village: Jamjhadi-150
1 1611 Private Gharabari 0.0099999(Acre ) 0.0040469
2 1613 Private Gharabari 0.0099999(Acre ) 0.0040469
3 1617 Government Unnata Jojanajogya 0.0099999(Acre ) 0.0040469
4 1618 Private Gharabari 0.0099999(Acre ) 0.0040469
Village: Similia-137
1 60 Private Chaka 29 0.0900000(Acre ) 0.0364225
2 61 Government Mukhya Paninala 0.0499999(Acre ) 0.0202347
Total 0.1800 0.0728
[F. No. NHAI/BOT/11012/58/2005/Pt./LA/NH-16/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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