Publication of notification under Section 3A NHAI

## Report on Land Acquisition for National Highway 39 Improvement Project (Uttar Pradesh) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a government notification concerning land acquisition for the purpose of building, widening (two lane with paved shoulder, four laning etc.), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway (NH) 39 in Uttar Pradesh. The core purpose, as derived from the text, is to acquire land for the enhancement of NH-39 between Km. 0 to Km. 76.3 in the Jhansi district. Key findings indicate a specific land parcel is targeted, and a process is outlined for affected parties to raise objections. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide information and analysis of a government notification related to land acquisition for improvements to National Highway 39 (NH-39) in Uttar Pradesh, based solely on the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** This appears to be a *new policy action* under the existing National Highways Act, 1956, rather than an amendment to an existing policy document. * **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objectives are to: * Acquire land necessary for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of NH-39. * Facilitate improvements (two-lane with paved shoulder, four-laning) on NH-39 between Km. 0 and Km. 76.3. * Provide a mechanism for affected parties to voice objections to the land acquisition. **4. Background and Rationale:** This appears to be a *new policy action* under the existing National Highways Act, 1956, rather than an amendment to an existing policy document. The policy addresses the need to improve transportation infrastructure by upgrading a section of NH-39. The intention to "build, widen (two lane with paved shoulder, four laning etc.), maintenance, management and operation" suggests that the existing highway infrastructure is inadequate or requires modernization to meet current or projected transportation demands. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is a *new policy action,* therefore the below provisions apply to the *entire* text provided. * **Land Acquisition:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the stated purpose of highway improvement. A specific land parcel is identified. * **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with interest in the land have 21 days from the notification's publication to object to the land acquisition. * **Competent Authority:** Objections must be submitted to the Special Land Acquisition Officer (S. L. A. O.), Jhansi, who is designated as the Competent Authority. * **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority must provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard (in person or via legal representation). * **Final Decision:** The Competent Authority's decision on objections is final. * **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and further details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office. * **Specific Land Parcel Details:** The provided text also includes specific information about the acquired land, including its location and area. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are: * Landowners and individuals with interests in the land identified for acquisition, specifically within the Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh and more specifically within the Village: Phutera Baruwa Sagar and particularly the Survey Plot Number 1534, defined as private agricultural land * Residents and businesses potentially impacted by the highway construction/upgrade in the area. * The Special Land Acquisition Officer (S. L. A. O.), Jhansi, as the Competent Authority. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** * Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (issuing the notification). * Special Land Acquisition Officer (S. L. A. O.), Jhansi (handling objections and land acquisition). * Central Government (ultimately responsible for the acquisition). * **Timelines and Procedures:** * 21-day window for landowners to submit objections following the notification's publication. * The Competent Authority must provide a hearing to objectors. * The Competent Authority must make a decision to allow or disallow the objections. * **Location:** the notification indicates that the project encompasses the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 76.3 of NH39. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes based on the provided text are: * Acquisition of the necessary land for the NH-39 improvement project. * Upgrading and modernization of NH-39, leading to improved transportation efficiency, safety, and connectivity. * Potential economic benefits for the region due to improved infrastructure. * Resolution of landowner objections through the established process. **9. Conclusion:** The government notification analyzed outlines the intention to acquire land for the improvement of National Highway 39 in Uttar Pradesh. The notification establishes a process for affected parties to raise objections and provides details regarding the land in question. This policy action is a crucial step in upgrading infrastructure and potentially improving economic growth.

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