## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 144A (Jammu & Kashmir)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding land acquisition for the building, widening, maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No. 144A in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for the project and outlines the process for affected parties to raise objections. The key finding is that the notification provides details of specific land parcels intended for acquisition and a clear process for stakeholders to voice concerns.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the National Highway No. 144A project in Jammu and Kashmir. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a notification relating to an action taken under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to acquire land required for building, widening (2-Laning with paved shoulder), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 144A in the stretch of land from Km. 146700 to 162800 Km. Akhnoor to Poonch Road.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As the text does not refer to an amendment, we must assume that this is part of the initial implementation of the stated objectives under the National Highways Act, 1956. The notification suggests the existing infrastructure is inadequate, necessitating widening, maintenance, and improved management of the specified section of National Highway No. 144A. The underlying issue is likely to be traffic congestion, safety concerns, or the need for improved connectivity in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a notification of intent to acquire land. The core provisions of the text are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire specific land parcels for the National Highway No. 144A project.
* **Land Description:** A schedule details the specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey/plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, area in local units and hectares, Taluk, and Village. For example, Survey Plot Number 621 in Bhatta Dhurian is a private 'Nala' measuring 0.0013000 hectares.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with an interest in the specified land have 21 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette to object to the land acquisition.
* **Objection Process:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority (Deputy Commissioner Land Acquisition Poonch, Poonch District Poonch) stating the grounds for the objection. The Competent Authority is required to provide the objector an opportunity to be heard.
* **Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority, after hearing objections and conducting further inquiry, may allow or disallow the objections. The decision of the Competent Authority is final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** 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 are:
* Landowners in the District Poonch, Reasi, Rajouri and Jammu of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir whose land falls within the specified stretch (Km. 146700 to Km. 162800) of National Highway No. 144A.
* Residents and businesses in the affected areas who may be impacted by the construction and improvement of the highway.
* The Competent Authority (Deputy Commissioner Land Acquisition Poonch) responsible for managing the land acquisition process and addressing objections.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) and the Deputy Commissioner Land Acquisition Poonch are the key responsible bodies.
* **Timelines and Procedures:** A 21-day window is provided for affected parties to file objections after the notification's publication in the Official Gazette. The Competent Authority is responsible for hearing objections and making a final decision. Further timelines related to compensation and construction are not included in this document.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes based on the provided text are:
* Facilitating the acquisition of land necessary for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 144A.
* Providing a structured process for addressing concerns and objections from affected landowners.
* Enabling the improvement of transportation infrastructure in the Jammu and Kashmir region, potentially leading to improved connectivity, reduced travel times, and economic benefits.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification outlines the intention to acquire land for the development of National Highway No. 144A in Jammu and Kashmir. It provides a framework for affected landowners to raise objections and ensures a process for addressing those concerns. This notification is a critical step towards improving transportation infrastructure in the region, but its success hinges on fair compensation and transparent communication with all stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament regarding national highways. Specifically, sub section 1 of section 3A of this act is mentioned, granting powers related to land acquisition for highway purposes.
Central Government: The governing authority of India, which, according to the notification, is exercising powers conferred by the National Highways Act, 1956 for land acquisition.
National Highway No.144A: A specific national highway that is subject to building, widening, maintenance, management and operation as per the notification.
Akhnoor to Poonch Road: The specific section/stretch of National Highway No. 144A from Km. 146700 to 162800 Km that is subject to the notification.
Jammu District: A district within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India through which the specified stretch of National Highway No. 144A passes.
Reasi: A district within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India through which the specified stretch of National Highway No. 144A passes.
Rajouri: A district within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India through which the specified stretch of National Highway No. 144A passes.
Poonch: A district within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India through which the specified stretch of National Highway No. 144A passes.
Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir: A union territory in India where the land acquisition for the National Highway No. 144A is taking place.
Deputy Commissioner Land Acquisition Poonch: The Competent Authority designated to handle objections related to land acquisition in Poonch District.
Poonch District Poonch: The specific location of the office of the Deputy Commissioner Land Acquisition, in Poonch District.
Bhatta Dhurian: A village in Taluk Mendhar, District Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, where land is being acquired.
Mendhar: A Taluk (tehsil/sub-district) in District Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, where land is being acquired.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 4638] नई ददल्ली, बुधवार, अक्त बू र 12, 2022/आजश्व न 20, 1944
No. 4638] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022/ASVINA 20, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और राजमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 12 अक् तूबर, 2022
का.आ. 4848(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जजस े इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो जाने के पश्चात ् दक जम्मु और कश्मीर केंर िाजसत प्रदेि के जम्मुऺ, ररयासी, राजौरी एव ं पुुँछ जजले म े राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग
संख्या 144ए के दक.मी. 146+700 से 162+800 दक.मी. तक अखनूर स े पुुँछ रोड का जनमागण (चैडीकरण/दो लेन का
बनाने आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रबंध और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोजन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह,ै जजसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े
अनुसूची म ें ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अजगन करने के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा करती ह;ै
कोई व्यजक्त, जो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3 ग की उपधारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोजन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर राजपत्र में इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख से इक्कीस ददन के भीतर आक्षेप
कर सकेगा ;
ऐसा प्रत्येक आक्षेप सक्षम प्राजधकारी अथागत् जडप्टी कजमश्रनर भूजम अजधग्रहण अजधकारी- पुुँछ आदिस- पुुँछ जजला-
पुुँछ को जलजखत रूप में दकया जाएगा और उसमें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए जाएग ें और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आक्षेपकत्र्ता
को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी जवजध व्यवसायी द्वारा सुन े जाने का अवसर देगा और ऐसे आक्षपे ों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा
ऐसी और जाुँच करने के पश्चात्, यदद कोई हो, जजसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा या तो आक्षेपों को
अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननज्ञु ात कर सकेगा;
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3 ग की उपधारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई आदेि अंजतम
होगा ; और
6904 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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 जा सकता ह।ै
अनसु चू ी
जम्मु एण्ड कश्मीर केंर िाजसत प्रदेि के जजले पुुँछ म ें राष्ट्रीय राजमागग संख्या 144ए
के दक.मी. 146+700 स े 162+800 दक. मी. (अखनरु स े पुुँछ रोड़ सेक्िन-7) के जलए भू खण्ड अजगन की जाने वाली
संरचना रजहत अथवा संरचना भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: जम्म ूऔर कश्मीर जजल ेका नाम: पछूुँ
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे िल भूजम का क्षत्रे िल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: मढें र
गावं का नाम: बाटा धऊू ररया
1 621 जनजी नाला 0.0013000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0013000
2 622 जनजी ससजचत 0.0447000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0447000
3 623 जनजी अससजचत 0.0133000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0133000
4 835 जनजी अससजचत 0.0375000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0375000
5 838 जनजी अससजचत 0.0722000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0722000
6 839 जनजी अससजचत 0.1250000(हक्े टेयर) 0.1250000
कुल 0.2940 0.2940
[िा. स.ं 7/3A]
राजेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 12th October, 2022
S.O. 4848(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (1) of section 3A of the National
Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956)(hereafter 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/2-Laning with paved shoulder), maintenance, management and operation of the National Highway
No.144A in the stretch of land from Km. 146+700 to 162+800 Km. Akhnoor to Poonch Road in the District-
Jammu, Reasi, Rajouri & Poonch in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, 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 3 C of the said act;
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority, namely, the Deputy Commissioner Land
Acquisition Poonch, Poonch District Poonch, in writing and shall set out the grounds there of 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 3 C 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.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure falling within the stretch of land from
Km. 146+700 to Km. 162+800 (Akhnoor to Poonch Road Section - 7) Road of the National Highway No. 144A in
the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir
State: JAMMU & KASHMIR District: POONCH
Sl.No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Mendhar
Village: Bhatta Dhurian
1 621 Private Nala 0.0013000(Hectare ) 0.0013000
2 622 Private Irrigated 0.0447000(Hectare ) 0.0447000
3 623 Private Non-irrigated 0.0133000(Hectare ) 0.0133000
4 835 Private Non-irrigated 0.0375000(Hectare ) 0.0375000
5 838 Private Non-irrigated 0.0722000(Hectare ) 0.0722000
6 839 Private Non-irrigated 0.1250000(Hectare ) 0.1250000
Total 0.2940 0.2940
[F. No. 7/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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