## Report on Land Acquisition for National Highway 161 Expansion in Maharashtra
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways concerning land acquisition for the building, widening/four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 161 in the state of Maharashtra. The notification declares the intention to acquire land within a specific stretch (Km. 20.200 to Km. 40.100) of the Nanded-Hingoli-Washim-Akola Section in the Akola district. Key findings indicate that affected landowners have a 21-day window to object to the acquisition, with a designated Competent Authority responsible for hearing and deciding on these objections. This policy aims to facilitate the expansion and improvement of the national highway, impacting landowners in the specified area.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a notification published in the Gazette of India regarding land acquisition for National Highway No. 161 in the Akola district of Maharashtra. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This appears to be a new policy declaration, specifically an intention to acquire land.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective is to acquire land for the building, widening (potentially four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 161 within the defined stretch.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a declaration of intent to acquire land, it can be inferred that the current infrastructure is insufficient to meet current or projected needs. This suggests that there is a need to improve transportation efficiency and connectivity along the Nanded-Hingoli-Washim-Akola Section of National Highway 161.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
Since this is a new declaration of intent, the key provisions are as follows:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the stated purpose.
* **Land Description:** The land to be acquired is described by survey/plot number, type of land, nature of land, and area in hectares, specifying locations in the Taluk Patur villages of Chinchkhed, Jirayat Patur, and Sawarkhed Kh.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals interested in the land have 21 days from the notification's publication date to object to the land's use for the stated purpose.
* **Competent Authority:** The Sub-Divisional Officer/Land Acquisition Officer, Balapur, Dist. Akola, is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and adjudicate objections.
* **Objection Process:** Objections must be in writing, state the grounds, and provide the objector an opportunity to be heard (either in person or through a legal practitioner). The Competent Authority can allow or disallow the objections.
* **Finality of Order:** The order made by the Competent Authority is final.
* **Availability of Details:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The directly affected target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners within the specified stretch of National Highway No. 161 (Km. 20.200 to Km. 40.100) in the Akola district of Maharashtra.
* Residents and businesses reliant on transportation within that region.
* The Competent Authority (Sub-Divisional Officer/Land Acquisition Officer, Balapur, Dist. Akola).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Central Government), Competent Authority (Sub-Divisional Officer/Land Acquisition Officer).
* **Timelines:** A 21-day window is provided for landowners to submit objections following the publication of the notification.
* **Procedures:** Landowners must submit written objections to the Competent Authority, who will then provide an opportunity for a hearing. The Competent Authority will make a final decision on the objections. Landowners can view land plans and other relevant documents at the Competent Authority's office.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy declaration are:
* Facilitation of land acquisition for the expansion and improvement of National Highway No. 161.
* Improved transportation infrastructure in the Nanded-Hingoli-Washim-Akola Section, potentially leading to reduced travel times and increased economic activity.
* Potential displacement and disruption for landowners whose property is acquired, necessitating fair compensation and resettlement (though compensation is not discussed in the provided text).
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents the government's intention to acquire land for the improvement of National Highway No. 161. The key aspects include the identification of the land to be acquired, the process for landowners to raise objections, and the designation of a Competent Authority to oversee the process. This declaration is a significant step towards upgrading the highway and potentially improving regional connectivity, but also carries implications for affected landowners who should be aware of their rights and the objection process. The impact on the affected industry will be an increase in logistical efficiency.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An Indian legislation related to national highways, referenced in the context of land acquisition.
Central Government: The Government of India, responsible for declaring the intention to acquire land for public purposes related to national highways.
National Highway No. 161: A specific national highway in India, the subject of the notification concerning building, widening, maintenance, management and operation.
Nanded-Hingoli-Washim-Akola Section: A section of National Highway No. 161, specifically from Km. 20.200 to Km. 40.100, that is the subject of land acquisition.
AKOLA: A district in the state of Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place.
MAHARASHTRA: The state in India where the land acquisition for National Highway No. 161 is taking place.
Competent Authority: The Sub-Divisional Officer Land acquisition officer, Balapur, Dist. Akola, responsible for handling objections related to the land acquisition.
Balapur: A taluka in Akola district in Maharashtra, where the office of competent authority is located.
Patur: A taluka in Akola district in Maharashtra where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
Chinchkhed: A village in Patur taluka of Akola district, Maharashtra where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
Jirayat: A village in Patur taluka of Akola district, Maharashtra where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
Sawarkhed Kh.: A village in Patur taluka of Akola district, Maharashtra where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director whose name is mentioned in the document.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 5258] नई ददल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, नवम्ब र 24, 2022/अग्रहायण 3, 1944
No. 5258] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2022/AGRAHAYANA 3, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 24 नवम् बर, 2022
का.आ. 5487(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 क की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक महाराष्ट्र राज्य के अकोला जिले म ें राष्ट्रीय रािमागग संख्या 161 के 20.200 दक.मी. स े 40.100
दक.मी. तक के भूखण्ड (नांदडे –हहगोली- वाजिम- अकोला सेक्िन) का (बाइपासों सजहत) जनमागण (चौड़ा करने/चार लेन का
बनाने, आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रबंध और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह,ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े
अनुसूची म ें ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करन े के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा करती ह;ै
कोई व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उपधारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त प्रयोिन
के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसुचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े इक्कीस ददन के भीतर आक्षेप कर
सकेगा;
ऐसा प्रत्यके आक्षेप सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत् उपजवभागीय अजधकारी तथा भूसंपादन अजधकारी, बालापुर, जिला
अकोला, महाराष्ट्र को जलजखत रूप म ें दकया िाएगा और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंगे और सक्षम प्राजधकारी,
आक्षेपकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजध व्यवसायी द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर दगे ा और ऐसे सभी आक्षपे ों की
सुनवाई करने के पश्चात् तथा ऐसी और िाच करने के पश्चात,् यदद कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझ,े आदेि
द्वारा या तो आक्षेपों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा;
7840 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3 ग की उपधारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई आदेि अंजतम
होगा;
इस अजधसुचना के अतं गतग आने वाली भूजम के भुरेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
अनसु चू ी
महाराष्ट्र राज्य के अकोला जिल ेम ेंराष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग सख्ं या 161 पर प्रस्ट्ताजवत (नादं ेड –हहगोली- वाजिम- अकोला सक्े िन)
के दक.मी. 20.200 स ेदक.मी. 40.100 तक प्रस्ट्ताजवत 4 लने म ेंजवस्ट्तारण के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना सजहत
अथवा सरं चना रजहत भजू म का संजक्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: महाराष्ट्र जिल ेका नाम: अकोला
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: पातरु
गावं का नाम: हचचखड़े
1 16/2 जनिी ऍग्रीकल्चर 0.0700000 (हक्े टेयर) 0.0700000
गावं का नाम: जिराईत पातरु
1 262/1A जनिी ऍग्रीकल्चर 0.2600000 (हक्े टेयर) 0.2600000
गावं का नाम: सावरखडे खु.
1 57/3 जनिी ऍग्रीकल्चर 0.0700000 (हक्े टेयर) 0.0700000
2 61/1 जनिी ऍग्रीकल्चर 0.0300000 (हक्े टेयर) 0.0300000
कुल 0.4300 0.4300
[फा. स.ं NHAI/NAGPUR/AMRAVATI/LA/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 24th November, 2022
S.O. 5487(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/four laning etc.,), maintenance, management and operation of
National Highway No. 161 in the stretch of land from Km. 20.200 to Km. 40.100 (Nanded-Hingoli-
Washim-Akola Section) in the district of AKOLA in the state of MAHARASHTRA, hereby declares its
intention to acquire such land.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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, Sub-Divisional Officer &
Land acquisition officer, Balapur, Dist. Akola 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 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 within the stretch of
land from Km. 20.200 to Km. of 40.100 (Nanded-Hingoli-Washim-Akola Section) of the National
Highway No. 161 in the district of AKOLA in the state of MAHARASHTRA.
State: MAHARASHTRA District: AKOLA
Sl. No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Patur
Village: Chinchkhed
1 16/2 Private Agriculture 0.0700000 (Hectare) 0.0700000
Village: Jirayat Patur
1 262/1A Private Agriculture 0.2600000 (Hectare) 0.2600000
Village: Sawarkhed Kh.
1 57/3 Private Agriculture 0.0700000 (Hectare) 0.0700000
2 61/1 Private Agriculture 0.0300000 (Hectare) 0.0300000
Total 0.4300 0.4300
[F. No. NHAI/NAGPUR/AMRAVATI/LA/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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